Tag: vlad ducasse

  • Editorial

    Jets offensive line: from best to worst

    The Gang Green's offensive line was considered to be one of the best in the league just a few years ago. The unit that featured once a perennial Pro Bowler C Nick Mangold and his fellow first round draft pick OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson was young and fearsome, capable of both pass protecting and run blocking.…

    January 13, 2014

  • Injuries

    Jets to sign David Nelson to replace injured Holmes

    The New York Jets are expected to sign WR David Nelson, formerly of the Buffalo Bills, to replace injured WR Santonio Holmes. Holmes suffered a hamstring injury in the last game against the Tennessee Titans and is going to miss at least a few weeks. WR Stephen Hill sustained a concussion and his status is…

    October 1, 2013

  • NFL Draft

    Jets select guard in third round, acquire Chris Ivory

    After selecting QB Geno Smith in the second round, the New York Jets filled a hole in their offensive line, as they picked OG Brian Winters from Kent State in the third round. The 6-4, 320-pound Winters played both tackle positions in college (34 starts at LT, 16 starts at RT), but he will compete…

    April 26, 2013

  • Jets Regular Season

    Jets vs. Redskins final injury report and game notes

    Rookie NT Kenrick Ellis will start in place of injured DT Mike DeVito who will miss Sunday's game due to a knee injury he suffered last week against the Buffalo Bills. Rookie WR Jeremy Kerley will be back in action returning punts and playing in the slot receiver position. RB LaDainian Tomlinson will be back…

    December 2, 2011

  • Injuries

    Tomlinson and Kerley practice, while DeVito sits out

    Both RB LaDainian Tomlinson and WR Jeremy Kerley practiced earlier today and looked ready to go. Rex Ryan expects both players to be active for Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins. DT Mike DeVito and OL Vlad Ducasse both sat out today's session. DeVito has been ruled out for Sunday's game. Ducasse is expected to…

    December 1, 2011

  • Injuries

    Rob Turner breaks leg, will have surgery

    OL Rob Turner broke his right leg in last night's preseason loss against the Houston Texans and will require surgery. Turner is a versatile player who can play basically every position on the offensive line, as well as tight end. He's expected to miss 8-10 weeks. The Jets now have pretty much no solid reliable…

    August 16, 2011