New to the game or just brushing up? These plain-English guides explain the NFL concepts that come up most often when you’re following the New York Jets — from how a depth chart is built to the salary-cap mechanics behind every roster move. Each one is kept evergreen and updated as the rules change.

NFL Rules & Roster Explainers

• What Is an NFL Depth Chart? How to Read One — How teams stack players by position and what the ordering really tells you.
• What Is NFL Injured Reserve? IR Rules Explained — The IR designations and when a player is eligible to return.
• What Is the NFL Franchise Tag? How It Works and What It Costs — How a team keeps a key free agent, and the cap hit that comes with it.
• What Is the NFL Practice Squad? A Complete Guide — Practice-squad rules, roster limits, and how call-ups to the active roster work.

Latest Explainers

New guides and explainers as they publish.

FAQs

What are the JetsInsider Guides?

JetsInsider Guides are evergreen resources that explain every aspect of the New York Jets, from roster construction and player positions to NFL rules, schedules, injuries, salary cap topics, and game-day information.

What topics do the New York Jets guides cover?

Our guides cover team history, current roster, depth charts, schedules, game-day preparation, NFL Draft, injuries, salary cap concepts, football rules, and strategy explanations.

Are the guides updated during the NFL season?

Yes. Many guides are updated throughout the season to reflect roster moves, injuries, schedule changes, coaching decisions, and other developments affecting the New York Jets.

Are these guides written for new Jets fans?

Absolutely. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just starting to follow the New York Jets, these guides explain football concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language.

Where can I find New York Jets roster and player information?

Our roster and player guides include position breakdowns, depth charts, player profiles, and analysis to help fans understand the team’s current roster.

Do the guides explain NFL rules?

Yes. We publish easy-to-follow explainers covering NFL rules, penalties, roster rules, salary cap basics, waivers, injured reserve, the draft, and more.

How are the guides different from news articles?

News articles focus on current events, while our guides are evergreen reference resources that explain how things work and provide lasting information for Jets fans.

Are JetsInsider guides free?

Yes. All JetsInsider guides are available free and are designed to help fans better understand the New York Jets and the NFL.