We are now a quarter of the way into the 21st century.

It has been a disappointing first 25 seasons for the Jets in this century. It started off fairly strong with six trips to the playoffs in the first 11 seasons, including two AFC Championship Games.

We are now staring at 14 seasons without a playoff appearance for the Jets. It is a cloud that hovers over the organization, even as <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/what-were-learning-about-the-new-look-jets-from-otas/">they start fresh with Aaron Glenn as the head coach</a>. The playoff drought is always there and never far from the psyche of the Jets.

The playoff drought is always there for the Jets, but there have been good times, moments and players in the past 25 years.{ai:summary}<p>The New York Jets have struggled significantly in the 21st century, with only six playoff appearances in the first 11 seasons, including two AFC Championship Games. They are now facing a 14-season playoff drought, which looms over the organization despite a fresh start with new head coach Aaron Glenn. </p><p>#sports</p>

From Pennington to Sauce: Who makes the cut for my Jets All-21st century team

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