posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Jets Free Agent Signings
According to various sources, the New York Jets placed highest-level tenders (1st and 3rd rounders) on WR Santonio Holmes and CB Antonio Cromartie. While the moves temporarily secure the players' rights, it's unclear what their status will be under a new CBA. The current CBA expires Thursday night. If unrestricted free agency reverts to four years if and when a new CBA is reached, these tenders would be moot. But with the agreement set to expire, and no new labor deal yet in place, teams have to cover their bases.
posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Jets Playoffs
The New York Jets will be without WR/KR Brad Smith today, as the Gang Green's versatile weapon is inactive today due to an injury suffered last week against the Colts. This is a major loss, as besides losing their star kickoff returner, the Jets also lost their wildcard formation. CB Antonio Cromartie will replace Smith as the kickoff return man. CB Drew Coleman, who was questionable for this game, is active. The other inactive players are FB John Conner, DE Vernon Gholston, DT Jarron Gilbert, TE Matt Mulligan, TE Jeff Cumberland and DT Marcus Dixon. QB Kellen Clemens is #3 emergency quarterback.
posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Jets Free Agent Signings
The New York Jets signed DE Trevor Pryce, who was waived on Wednesday by the Baltimore Ravens, to a 1-year deal. Pryce ranks third in sacks among active players but has only one tackle this season. The 35-year-old has not started any of Baltimore's three games. Pryce started his career in Denver where he spent the first 9 seasons. He joined the Ravens in 2006 and recorded 13.0 sacks in that season.
posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Player Contracts
All Pro C Nick Mangold has reportedly reached an agreement to sign a 7-year contract extension worth $55M. The amount of guaranteed money was still being negotiated but is expected to be more than the $20M Rams C Jason Brown received last year.
posted by: Site Admin | 2 comments | Jets Free Agent Signings
Restricted free agent QB Kellen Clemens signed his tender contract offer from the Jets on Monday afternoon. Clemens received a 3rd round tender despite being drafted in the 2nd round, as the Jets used 2nd round tenders on RB Leon Washington and WR Brad Smith. Clemens will make $1.176M this season.
According to ESPN.com, the New York Jets released CB Lito Sheppard, who was signed as a free agent before the last season. Sheppard was due a $10M roster bonus, so this move was pretty much expected, considering that Sheppard had a subpar season at best.
As it's been reported earlier both CB Lito Sheppard (quadricep) and CB Donald Strickland (ankle) are going to miss Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. They were also out last week against the Titans. CB Dwight Lowery will start in place of Sheppard, while CB Drew Coleman will play nickel.
posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Injuries
Head coach Rex Ryan has announced that both CB Lito Sheppard and CB Donald Strickland are going to miss Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Both players got injured two weeks ago against the Patriots. Sheppard has a quadriceps injury, while Strickland is out with a high ankle sprain.
posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Injuries
It's now official that both CB LIto Sheppard and CB Donald Strickland will not play on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. CB Dwight Lowery will start in place of Sheppard, while CB Drew Coleman will replace Strickland at nickel.
The New York Jets injury report keeps filling up, as the team now has 14 players on the list. Both CB Lito Sheppard and CB Donald Strickland did not practice again this morning. Neither player has practiced this week at all. Strickland has been basically ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, while it looks like the availability of Sheppard will be a game time decision. Even if Sheppard plays, it's doubtful that he'll be able to start and play on most downs. CB Dwight Lowery, who started 10 games in his rookie season last year, would start and CB Drew Coleman would play the nickel.
posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Jets Regular Season
LB Keith Bulluck of the Tennessee Titans apparently took some lessons on trash talking from Jets players and guaranteed a victory against the Jets on Sunday. "We're definitely getting back after it," Bulluck told reporters. "We’re going against a rookie quarterback. We plan on showing him a bunch of different looks and to take what Kerry Rhodes said last week, we want to knock their quarterback around. We're not a team that’s desperate. We’re a team that knows how to win. And we’re a team that plans on going to New York this week and getting a win, our first win."
All eyes will be on QB Mark Sanchez tonight as he'll make his first start since being officially named the Jets' starting quarterback. Cross-town rivals, the New York Giants, will represent a formidable test for Sanchez, who struggled against the Ravens' starting defense on Monday. The Giants will be coming off a 17-3 loss to the Chicago Bears and will be obviously looking for some kind of redemption.
posted by: Site Admin | 4 comments | Jets Preseason
The Rex Ryan era officially began last night when the New York Jets took on the Saint Louis Rams in the first preseason game of 2009. Despite losing the game 23-20, the Gang Green played well and showed us plenty to look forward to both on defense and offense. The defense looked much more aggressive than in recent years, utilizing various blitzes and schemes that were unleashed from the get go.