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free agency
NFL Free Agency will start today at 4PM ET with about 600 free agents hitting the open market. The New York Jets currently have around $14M of salary cap space, following the contract restructures of QB Mark Sanchez and OT D’Brickashaw Ferguson, and quite a few needs that have to be filled this offseason.
According to the New York Daily News, the Jets are meeting with free agent OLB Tully Banta-Cain today. Banta-Cain is an 8-year veteran who spent his career with the Patriots and 49ers. He was released by New England this summer. Banta-Cain passed a physical for the Raiders recently and is believed to be fully healed from off-season abdominal surgery. There are a few other teams interested in the 31-year-old free agent, who registered 14.5 sacks in his last 31 games.
August 7, 2011Plaxico Ready For Practice, Shaun Ellis Signs With Pats
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WR Plaxico Burress seemed fine in the team's morning walkthrough and it looked like the recently signed wide receiver would be finally ready to practice. Burress sprained his left ankle, missing Thursday and Friday practice sessions (the Jets had a day off yesterday).
August 6, 2011Derrick Mason Chooses Jets
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After a couple of days of deliberating between the Jets, Titans and Ravens, WR Derrick Mason chose to sign with the Gang Green. Mason, 37, who hasn't missed a game since 2002, will join WR Santonio Holmes and WR Plaxico Burress as the team's top 3 wide receivers. He was cut last week by the Ravens who wanted him back at a reduced price, but Mason decided to join Rex Ryan whom he knows since their days in Baltimore.
August 4, 2011Ihedigbo Will Not Be Back, Woody To Officially Retire
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According to an AP report, hard-hitting S James Ihedigbo, who mostly played on special teams and is currently a free agent, will not be back with the Jets this season. Ihedigbo has been with the Jets since 2007, when they signed him as an undrafted free agent. He was a key contributor as a backup in Rex Ryan's secondary, setting a career high with 3.0 sacks last season, and was second on the Jets with 27 special teams tackles.
August 4, 2011Jets Release Cotchery, Sign Derrick Mason
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The New York Jets signed free agent WR Derrick Mason who was released last week by the Baltimore Ravens. Mason, 37, caught 61 passes for 802 yards and 7 touchdowns last season. In order to free up a roster spot for Mason, the Gang Green released WR Jerricho Cotchery. Cotchery, 29, spent his entire career with the Jets. Last season was the worst one of his 8-year career, as he was plagued by injuries and caught just 41 passes for 433 yards, 2 TDs. Cotchery started this training camp on the PUP list, as he was still recovering from offseason surgery.
August 3, 2011Brodney Pool Is Back, Jets Target Derrick Mason
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The New York Jets re-signed another member of last year's secondary - S Brodney Pool, who started in 12 regular games last season and in all 3 playoff games. Last year Pool, 27, registered 53 tackles (39 solo), 1 sack, 1 interception and defended 11 passes. The Dallas Cowboys showed late interest in Pool, which may have motivated the Jets to get a deal done. So, the Gang Green quickly signed him to a 1-year deal. Pool got off to a slow start last season as he learned a new system, but he improved late in the year.
August 3, 2011Jets Offer Shaun Ellis 1-Year Deal, McKnight Struggles
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According to DE Shaun Ellis' agent, the Jets have offered Ellis a 1-year deal for veteran's minimum $910K. Ellis, 34, has spent his entire career with the Jets after being drafted in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He missed only 6 games in 11 seasons, registering 343 tackles, 72.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles and 1 interception. Ellis' agent indicated that his client is currently weighing his options but would like nothing more than to end his career as a New York Jet.
August 1, 2011Jets Re-sign Cromartie, Put Cotchery On Trade Block
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Earlier today the New York Jets finally re-signed CB Antonio Cromartie whom they acquired last season from the San Diego Chargers. Cromartie, 27, will sign a 4-year contract worth $32M. Last season Cromartie registered 42 tackles (41 solo), defended 17 passes and intercepted 2. As we all know, the Jets wanted to sign CB Nnamdi Asomugha but the latter chose to join the Eagles, so the Jets had to settle for Cromartie instead.
July 31, 2011Jets Sign Last Draft Pick, Closing In On Cromartie
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All six draft picks are now under contract and will be in camp, as the New York Jets agreed on a deal with NT Kenrick Ellis. Ellis, 6'5", 345 lbs, was drafted to eventually replace retired NT Kris Jenkins. Many expected him to be drafted earlier but Ellis' legal problems put some teams off. The Gang Green, as it's been the case lately, took a chance and grabbed Ellis in the 3rd round (#94 overall).
July 31, 2011Jets Land Burress, Heap Comes To Visit
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The New York Jets signed WR Plaxico Burress who spent last two years in jail and hasn't played since 2008. It's a 1-year deal worth $3,017,000. Burress will turn 34 next month and it's a big question whether he can regain his form of 2007 when he scored 12 touchdowns for the Giants. This obviously means that WR Braylon Edwards will not be back with the Gang Green.
July 30, 2011Jets Sign First Round Pick, Make Offer To Ihedigbo
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The Gang Green reched a contract agreement with their first round draft pick (#30 overall), DE Muhammad Wilkerson. The deal is $7.4M for 4 years, which includes a $3.9M signing bonus. The first three years of contract are guaranteed.
July 30, 2011Jets Bring Back Strickland, Might Get Plaxico Burress
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The New York Jets signed CB Donald Strickland to a 1-year deal. Strickland played for the Gang Green in 2009, registering 26 tackles (22 solo), 2 pass defenses, 2 sacks and 1 forced fumble. Last season Strickland played for the Chargers who released him 2 days ago. Strickland, however, is no more than just a role player. So, the Jets still need a starter at CB, which means that they will still try to re-sign CB Antonio Cromartie or trade for CB Asante Samuel of the Philadelphia Eagles.
July 30, 2011Eric Smith Stays With Gang Green
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According to several reports, S Eric Smith has agreed to terms on a 3-year deal with the New York Jets. Keeping Smith was very important for the Jets who already failed to secure the services of CB Nnamdi Asomugha and lost WR/KR Brad Smith, a very important special team player for the Gang Green. Special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff reached out to Eric Smith several times since the free-agency negotiating period opened.
July 28, 2011Nnamdi Asomugha: Clock Is Ticking
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Another day of free agency is almost over but there's still no decision from CB Nnamdi Asomugha whom the New York Jets are desperately trying to sign. Their patience seems to be getting pretty thin though. According to SNY, the Gang Green asked Asomugha to make his decision tonight.
July 28, 2011Brad Smith Expected To Sign With Buffalo
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According to various sources, WR/KR Brad Smith, who played an essential role in the Jets' wildcat offense, is going to sign a contract with the Buffalo Bills. The Jets did make a late offer to Smith, but the Bills reportedly offered more in guaranteed money.
July 28, 2011It's Jets vs. Texans For Asomugha
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It looks like it's the Jets vs. the Texans in the battle to sign CB Nnamdi Asomugha. There are several reports that Houston is going all-out to land the top prize of this year's free agency. They are offering Asomugha a contract with an average of $12-14M a year, which is more than the Jets are paying CB Darrelle Revis. The Gang Green are about $10M under the salary cap and it might be problematic to match or beat Houston's offer.
July 27, 2011Jets Bring Back Nick Folk, Make Offer To Asomugha
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According to PK Nick Folk's agents, the kicker is coming back to the New York Jets. Folk, 26, signed with the Jets prior to the 2010 season after spending the previous three seasons in Dallas. He converted 30 of 39 field goal attempts (76.9%) and all 37 extra points. Last year Folk also scored the longest field goal of his career - a 56-yarder against the Broncos.
July 27, 2011Jets Re-sign Santonio Holmes, Clemens Joins Redskins
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According to various sources, the New York Jets came to an agreement Wednesday morning with WR Santonio Holmes, who was their #1 free agent priority. The deal is reportedly for 5 years but Holmes won't officially sign until Friday, which is the first day of free agent signings.
July 27, 2011No Jail Time For Braylon Edwards, Jets Want Randy Moss
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Free agent WR Braylon Edwards will not serve any jail time for violating his probation. Edwards could have been sentenced to up to six month in jail, but instead he will serve 100 hours of community service and receive one year of active probation. Braylon has to report once a month, on the phone or in person and talk to a probation officer.
July 26, 2011Woody Decides To Retire, Jets Re-sign Wayne Hunter
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Earlier today we reported that the Jets made an offer to OT Damien Woody to come back for at least one more season. According to later reports, however, Woody decided to retire from the NFL, prompting the Gang Green to quickly re-sign OT Wayne Hunter. Hunter, 30, started at right tackle in the playoffs after Woody went down with an injury and performed admirably.
July 26, 2011Jets Want Damien Woody Back, Sign Undrafted Players
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The New York Jets have reportedly contacted OT Damien Woody, hoping to bring him back. Woody, who earlier stated that he would play either for the Gang Green or retire, suffered a torn achilles tendon in the playoffs against the Colts. He was then placed on injured reserve and later released. The Jets don't currently have a replacement for Woody, so bringing him back would be essential for the Jets O-line to remain one of the best in the league.
July 25, 2011Jets To Let Cromartie, Brad Smith and Eric Smith Leave
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According to some rumors, the Jets will not compete for the services of WR/KR Brad Smith, who's going to become an unrestricted free agent once the lockout is officially over. CB Antonio Cromartie, who recently stated that the Gang Green will receive "no hometown discount" if they try to re-sign him, will be let go as well. The team also will not re-sign S Eric Smith.
