Intent on improving an offensive line unit that was one of the team's major deficiencies in 2004, the New York Giants made a bold move on Friday afternoon, and didn't have to go very far to do it. The Giants signed unrestricted free agent right tackle Kareem McKenzie away from the New York Jets. The…
March 6, 2005
According to Newsday, CB Ray Mickens had a second MRI test, which revealed a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a season-ending injury. Third-round pick CB Derrick Strait will now most likely play nickel, while undrafted free agent CB Roderick Bryan will be involved in the dime package. It seems likely that the Jets will…
September 8, 2004
The New York Jets announced that they have re-signed OT Kareem McKenzie to an undisclosed deal. McKenzie, the starter at right tackle, is a 4-year veteran that started in all 16 games last season. Also, the Jets have waived RB Chad Brinker. UPDATE: It now appears that McKenzie signed a 1-year tender worth $1.3M.
May 10, 2004
The New York Jets gave OT Kareem McKenzie $1.37M qualifying offer, ensuring the Jets a 1st round draft pick as compensation if he McKenzie to another team. LB Jason Glenn, DB Jamie Henderson, and DT James Reed received the standard $628K offer, which means the compensation is based on the player's draft position.
March 2, 2004
The Gang Green made another free agent acquisition on Saturday, as they lured DT Larry Webster away from the Ravens and Redskins, and signed him to a one year $675K contract. The deal also includes a $25K signing bonus. Webster is 33 years old, 6'5", 288 lbs. He has spent 9 seasons in the NFL,…
April 27, 2002
According to profootballtalk.com, OT Kareem McKenzie reported for the Jets' off-season workouts with 20 pounds of extra weight. He even fell down during one of the basic drills. Recently acquired SS Sam Garnes also arrived out of shape. "Garnes is so far out of football condition that he specifically was told to take it easy".
March 31, 2002