Tag: nnamdi asomugha

  • Jets Preseason

    Flight boys no more

    After a couple of rather hectic weeks of free agency, the Jets find themselves in a bit of trouble at one position where they were among the strongest in the NFL last season - wide receiver. Only one member of last season's "Flight Boys" is still with the Jets, Santonio Holmes. The other two, Braylon…

    August 5, 2011

  • Player Contracts

    Jets sign last draft pick, closing in on Cromartie

    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…

    July 31, 2011

  • Jets Free Agent Signings

    Eric Smith stays with Gang Green

    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…

    July 30, 2011

  • Jets Free Agent Signings

    Asomugha saga seems to be finally over

    According to a report on the NFL Network, the New York Jets are out of the race to sign CB Nnamdi Asomugha. So, it looks like the 3-day saga is finally over and the Gang Green can move on to address their other needs. There's still an unresolved situation with the other starting wide receiver.…

    July 29, 2011

  • Player Contracts

    Jets redo multiple contracts, sign two draft picks

    According to the latest reports, the Jets have restructured the contracts of LB Calvin Pace, OG Brandon Moore, LB Bart Scott and RB LaDainian Tomlinson. We don't know the numbers yet, but the main purpose of these moves is definitely to create more salary cap room to sign CB Nnamdi Asomugha. It also seems like…

    July 29, 2011

  • Jets Player Release

    Jets release two QBs to create more cap room

    The New York Jets released two quarterbacks earlier this morning - QB Mark Brunell and QB Kevin O'Connell. O'Connell was scheduled to make $480K this year. Brunell was due to make $1.25M this season. Brunell is expected to be signed back once the situation with CB Nnamdi Asomugha is resolved. By cutting Brunell now the…

    July 29, 2011

  • Jets Free Agent Signings

    Nnamdi Asomugha: clock is ticking

    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. Earlier in the day we reported…

    July 28, 2011

  • Jets Free Agent Signings

    Brad Smith expected to sign with Buffalo

    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. UPDATE: Brad Smith's move to Buffalo is now official. It's…

    July 28, 2011

  • Jets Free Agent Signings

    It's Jets vs. Texans for Asomugha

    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…

    July 28, 2011

  • Jets Free Agent Signings

    Jets bring back Nick Folk, make offer to Asomugha

    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…

    July 27, 2011