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It was an action-packed Sunday practice for the New York Jets.
In addition to a highlight-reel pass, fans saw further fights following the multiple altercations during Saturday’s training camp.
A scrimmage was highlighted by a touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson.
The catch was an encouraging sign for Jets fans. Their team’s chances of ending the longest playoff drought in American sports hinge in large part on the connection between the Jets’ new starting quarterback and their 2022 first-round pick.
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Amazing catch by Wilson pic.twitter.com/r8Cxivbmkj
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I take it back…THIS is the play of the day. Rodgers to Wilson again! Poor camera work my b 😢 #jets pic.twitter.com/D89OapVRUR
Not every teammate connection went as smoothly as Rodgers and Wilson’s. For the second day in a row, practice was broken up by fights.
One altercation involved defensive end Solomon Thomas, defensive tackle Al Woods and offensive guard Laken Tomlinson, per SNY’s Connor Hughes.
“This won’t be last one, I guess,” Hughes wrote about the fight.
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Fight! Big one! Solomon Thomas & Al Woods from defense. Looked like Laken Tomlinson (I believe) too. It’s very hot today l. This won’t be last one, I’d guess #Jets
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Things getting chippy again. Quickly broken up pic.twitter.com/PBbwdmJJWp
Fights during training camp are becoming increasingly common in the NFL. Altercations occurred with at least 10 teams in 2022, including fellow AFC East members Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots.