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  • Jets Release Lito Sheppard
    March 4, 2010

    Jets Release Lito Sheppard

    posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Jets Player Release

    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.

  • Jets Place Larry Izzo On IR
    December 10, 2009

    Jets Place Larry Izzo On IR

    posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Injuries

    The New York Jets placed special teams ace LB Larry Izzo on injured reserve, ending his season and probably career as well. The 14-year veteran, one of Mike Westhoff's favorites, was in his first season with the Jets after spending 8 seasons with New England and 5 with Miami. He recorded 7 tackles for the Gang Green this season and forced one fumble.

  • Jets Getting Spanked By Pats
    November 22, 2009

    Jets Getting Spanked By Pats

    posted by: Site Admin | 2 comments | Jets Regular Season

    The Jets are trailing 24-7 at halftime after what was probably the worst half played by the Gang Green this season. The Jets have gained only 34 yards thus far, while New England has racked up 272 yards against Rex Ryan's heralded defensive unit. New York has only 2 first downs and QB Mark Sanchez has thrown an equal number of completed passes and interceptions - two apiece. The Jets rookie is 2 of 9 for 15 yards, 0 TD, 2 INT.

  • Leonhard Misses Practice, Will Not Play On Sunday
    November 18, 2009

    Leonhard Misses Practice, Will Not Play On Sunday

    posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Injuries

    S Jim Leonhard, who had surgery on his broken thumb earlier this week, missed today's practice and will not play on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Leonhard was injured when he tried to tackle Jags running back Maurice Jones-Drew on his 33-yard first-quarter touchdown in the Jets’ 24-22 loss last Sunday. He left the game briefly but returned and finished the game, recording seven tackles and a sack. S Eric Smith is expected to start in his place. Smith played an important role in the Week 2 win over the Patriots, blitzing Tom Brady a total of 17 times.

  • Smith Suspended For Hit On Boldin
    September 29, 2008

    Smith Suspended For Hit On Boldin

    posted by: Site Admin | 0 comments | Suspensions

    New York Jets S Eric Smith was suspended for one game by the NFL on Monday for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin. Additionally, Smith was fined $50,000 for a flagrant violation of player safety rules. In a statement, the league said Boldin was in a defenseless position at the time contact was made.