Jets 2026 team captains

By Al Iannazzoneal.iannazzone@newsday.com Al_IannazzoneSeptember 3, 2026 10:51 am

The Jets 2026 team captains as voted on by the players:

OFFENSE

Quarterback Geno Smith

Right guard Joe Tippmann

DEFENSE

Linebacker Demario Davis

Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips

Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick

SPECIAL TEAMS

Returner Isaiah Williams

By Al Iannazzone

al.iannazzone@newsday.com Al_Iannazzone

Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets.

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