New York Jets name six team captains for the 2026 NFL season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The New York Jets have announced their six team captains for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The roster of leaders includes quarterback Geno Smith, offensive lineman Joe Tippmann, defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, linebacker Demario Davis, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, and special teams player Isaiah Williams. The selections were determined by a player vote within the team locker room. Notable by his absence from the list is wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who remains a central figure for the offense. The team opens the regular season on September 13 against the Tennessee Titans. Coaching staff and observers suggest the omission of Wilson was likely a tactical decision to balance leadership representation across the trenches, special teams, and core positions.
- •The New York Jets selected six captains through a team locker room vote.
- •Captain selections include Geno Smith, Joe Tippmann, Harrison Phillips, Demario Davis, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Isaiah Williams.
- •Wide receiver Garrett Wilson was not named as a captain for the 2026 season.
- •The Jets begin their regular season schedule on September 13 against the Tennessee Titans.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Jets name six captains for the 2026 season
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers name 5 team captains for 2026 season
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jets name 6 captains for the 2026 NFL season with a curious exclusion
"The Jets have chosen six captains for the season. The Jets have announced six players as season-long captains for the 2026 regular season. The leadership group selected by teammates is represented by QB Geno Smith and RG Joe Tippmann on offense; LB Demario Davis, S Minkah Fitzpatrick and DT Harrison Phillips on defense; and WR-KR Isaiah Williams on special teams. It seems worth noting the rapid […]
"Here are your 2026 New York Jets captains (with one curious name missing).
"The Panthers will be going into the 2026 season with five team captains.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 8:17 PMJets name six captains for the 2026 season
The Jets have chosen six captains for the season. The Jets have announced six players as season-long captains for the 2026 regular season. The leadership group selected by teammates is represented by QB Geno Smith and RG Joe Tippmann on offense; LB Demario Davis, S Minkah Fitzpatrick and DT Harrison Phillips on defense; and WR-KR Isaiah Williams on special teams. It seems worth noting the rapid […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 12:14 AMPanthers name 5 team captains for 2026 season
The Panthers will be going into the 2026 season with five team captains.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:30 PMJets name 6 captains for the 2026 NFL season with a curious exclusion
Here are your 2026 New York Jets captains (with one curious name missing).
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