Tag: lito sheppard

  • Jets Free Agent Signings

    Jets looking to add depth to secondary

    The New York Jets are hosting their first free agents this offseason - S Brodney Pool (Browns) and CB Marlin Jackson (Colts). The Jets, who have recently gotten rid of S Kerry Rhodes, CB Donald Strickland and CB Lito Sheppard, lack depth in their secondary and we should expect more free agent defensive backs in Florham…

    March 10, 2010

  • Trades

    Jets acquire Cromartie from San Diego

    The New York Jets have traded their 2011 3rd round draft pick that could turn into a 2nd round pick to San Diego for CB Antonio Cromartie. Cromartie has one year left on his contract and there are no plans for his deal to be redone now. Cromartie, who was an All-Pro in 2007, will…

    March 5, 2010

  • Jets Player Release

    Jets release Lito Sheppard

    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. Backup QB Kellen Clemens received an original-round tender (second). But…

    March 4, 2010

  • Jets Front Office

    Schottenheimer turns down Bills

    According to ESPN.com, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer declined the chance to interview for the Buffalo head coaching job this week or after the season. Schottenheimer has remarked throughout the season how much he enjoys working with new Jets head coach Rex Ryan, rookie QB Mark Sanchez, and how truly content he is with his current…

    January 13, 2010

  • Jets Playoffs

    Revis finishes second. Edwards, Sheppard miss practice

    CB Darrelle Revis finished second in The Associated Press 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting with 14 votes. CB Charles Woodson of the Green Bay Packers won the award with 28 votes. Despite shutting down elite wide receivers all season long, Revis just did not put up the stats impressive enough to challenge…

    January 12, 2010

  • Jets Regular Season

    Sanchez practices again, but still no decision from Rex

    QB Mark Sanchez practiced again with the first team this morning. He looked fine, showing no signs of the injury that sidelined him last week against Tampa Bay. Head coach Rex Ryan once again did not name Sanchez as the starter for Sunday's game against Atlanta but said that he was optimistic about the rookie's…

    December 17, 2009

  • Jets Front Office

    49ers drop tampering charges, Lowery doubtful

    According to ESPN, San Francisco 49ers president Jed York is dropping the team's tampering charge against the New York Jets over WR Michael Crabtree. The 49ers filed tampering charges with the NFL regarding their negotiations with 1st round draft pick Crabtree. Deion Sanders, a former All Pro cornerback, said he knew two teams that were…

    November 23, 2009

  • Injuries

    Jets vs. Jaguars final injury report

    CB Lito Sheppard will not start on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars despite being able to fully participate in all practice sessions this week. Head coach Rex Ryan said that "Even though he’s practiced fully, I don’t think Lito’s all the way back yet. We’ll evaluate and see how much he plays. I think we’ll…

    November 13, 2009

  • Jets Regular Season

    Jets declare inactives for week 8

    The New York Jets have declared CB Ahmad Carroll, WR Brad Smith, QB Erik Ainge, QB Kevin O'Connell, CB Lito Sheppard, LB Marques Murrell, CB Marquice Cole, OG Matthew Slauson inactive for Week 8. Erik Ainge will be #3 emergency quarterback. CB Lito Sheppard will miss today's game due to a quadriceps injury. CB Dwight…

    November 1, 2009

  • Injuries

    Jets vs. Dolphins final injury report

    All Jets players practiced for the second consecutive day this morning, although WR David Clowney (ankle), WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring), DE Shaun Ellis (knee, ankle), LB Bart Scott (knee), CB Lito Sheppard (quadriceps), WR Brad Smith (quadriceps) were limited. All are expected to play on Sunday against Miami with the exception of Sheppard, who will…

    October 30, 2009