On the field, the New York Jets haven’t sported the best teams throughout the past decade. They have, however, been among the best for their humanitarian efforts off the field.
ESPN has announced that the Jets are among four finalists for the Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award – for transforming their respective communities on and off the field. The award will be a part of the 2023 ESPYS.
Since 2011, the Jets have launched high school flag football leagues for girls in the NYC area. The team has been active in 60 schools throughout the five boroughs, with 175 high school flag football teams for girls.