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On YouTubeNew York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13
Jets Release DE Takkarist McKinley
The New York Jets have released DE Takkarist McKinley from their practice squad, per the transaction wire. McKinley, 29, is a former first-round pick by the Falcons out of UCLA in the 2017 NFL Draft.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / October 26
Jets release Takk McKinley to make room for Haason Reddick on 53-man roster 
The end of Haason Reddick's holdout meant the end of Takk McKinley's time on the team's roster. The Jets announced that they released McKinley on Saturday to make room for the veteran edge rusher on the 53-man roster.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / August 27
From First Round Draft Pick to ‘Has Been’ New York Jets Comeback Kid
From first-round draft pick to has-been status in the span of five years. Defensive end Takk McKinley found himself without an NFL job for the entire 2023 season.
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New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 26
Takk McKinley describes journey to rebounding with NY Jets
One of the New York Jets’ preseason standouts had a chance to talk about his football journey. After Saturday’s game against the New York Giants, edge rusher Takk McKinley spoke about what pushed him to keep playing football after so much adversity.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
NFL News / New York Jets on SI / August 25
Former First-Rounder Shines, New York Jets Roster Spot Likely Awaits
Takk McKinley capped off an impressive training camp with a dominant performance against the Giants on Saturday night, likely securing his spot on the New York Jets roster.
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 25
2 NY Jets players finish preseason ranked 1st at position in key stat
The NFL preseason is all about discovering diamonds in the rough who can strengthen the back end of your depth chart. This year, it seems like the New York Jets have found quite a few of those at a position group where they value depth immensely: the defensive line.
'McKinleys ain't no quitters!' - Takkarist McKinley has a strong showing in the Jets preseason finale
Don’t call it a statement game for Takkarist McKinley, even though Saturday’s preseason win was just that for the New York Jets defensive lineman. McKinley had four total tackles and 2.5 sacks for the Jets in a 10-6 win over the New York Giants.
New York Jets News / Men's Journal / August 25
Jets Roster Bubble Players Take Stock in Preseason Finale
The New York Jets have a difficult decision to make over the next 72 hours. After securing a 10-6 preseason victory over the cross-town rivals, the New
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 20
NY Jets must face the music and make obvious EDGE move
When it was announced in June that former 2017 first-round pick Takkarist “Takk” McKinley was invited to the New York Jets’ mandatory minicamp on a tryout basis, it was an afterthought in the news cycle.
New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / August 1
Takk McKinley and the possible storybook comeback
Jets edge rusher may be earning a roster spot in training camp As the expression goes “everyone loves a comeback.” Perhaps that expression is why I took some note of a New York Jets’ offseason move that is of low relative importance compared to many others; that move being the signing of edge rusher Takkarist (Takk) McKinley.
New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / July 29
Scouting Jets DE Takk McKinley
Taking a look at a Jets pass rusher With training camp getting underway, we’re taking an in-depth look at some of the Jets’ recent additions, continuing today with former Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 29
AFC: One potential fast riser on every team's depth chart
Yardbarker NFL writers identify one potential fast riser on the depth chart for all 16 AFC teams.
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / July 28
NY Jets head coach talks up two overlooked free agent additions
Robert Saleh is high on two overlooked veteran free-agent additions. During his Saturday media availability, the New York Jets’ head coach spoke highly of edge rusher Takk McKinley and running back Tarik Cohen.
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / July 26
Could Takk McKinley resurrect his career with the New York Jets?
With Haason Reddick holding out, the New York Jets’ edge rusher room is receiving heightened scrutiny. On the first day of OTAs, Micheal Clemons took Reddick’s place on the first-team defense.
New York Jets News / Gang Green Nation / July 22
Jets 2024 Roster Countdown: Number 94 Takk McKinley
The veteran defensive end hasn’t played in the NFL since 2022. Through the summer, we will be counting down the Jets roster player by player. We continue the series by discussing Takk McKinley.
New York Jets News / Jets Wire / June 17
Jets' current roster heading into summer, pre-training camp
The Jets are into their summer break after wrapping up minicamp last week. The next time we’ll see the team is when they report for training camp on July 23, with the first practice set for July 24.
New York Jets News / Last Word On Sports / June 15
Jets Sign Former First Round Pick for Defensive Depth
The New York Jets have begun their mandatory minicamp; with their future Hall of Fame quarterback & Haason Reddick absent on day one. While absences have been seen across the league, it’s not an encouraging sign when your 40-year-old quarterback displays such a lack of accountability to miss a mandatory practice.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 13
Jets bolster defense with signing of this former first-round pick
With Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams, C.J. Mosley and others already in tow, the New York Jets are adding yet another ex-first-round draft pick to their defense.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 10, 2022
Could Takkarist McKinley become Green Bay's new No. 3 edge rusher?
The Packers need to find a capable No. 3 edge rusher that would round the group and the entire defense into form.
Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2021
Former first-round bust Takkarist McKinley vows to be better with Browns
Both sides stand to benefit if McKinley matches his output from his first 31 regular-season games.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11, 2020
Bengals claim DE Takkarist McKinley off waivers
Atlanta waived McKinley on Monday, ending a relationship that began in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft and ended both strangely and publicly.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 4, 2020
Falcons' Takkarist McKinley 'will definitely be held accountable' after trade tweets
After notching 13 sacks across his first two seasons, McKinley tallied 3.5 last season and has only one quarterback takedown across four games this year.
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