The NFL has announced that the New York Jets will get four compensatory draft picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Gang Green received one extra pick in the 4th round (#132 overall), and three extra picks in the 7th round (#234-236). These picks were given for the free agents the Jets lost last offseason:…
March 30, 2004
The New York Jets signed OL Tom Nutten, a free agent from the Saint Louis Rams. The 6-year veteran will replace Randy Thomas in the starting line-up. Nutten signed a 4-year deal worth $5.6M, which includes a $600K signing bonus plus incentives. In 6 seasons with the Bills and the Rams Nutten have played in…
March 7, 2003
OG Randy Thomas signed with the Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent. The four-year veteran, who spent his entire previous career with the New York Jets, agreed to a blockbuster seven-year, $28 million contract which includes a $7 million signing bonus.
February 28, 2003
Tonight at 8:00 PM EST the New York Jets will take on the Baltimore Ravens in the second preseason game. Both RG Randy Thomas and LB Sam Cowart, who missed last week's game against the Steelers, are expected to return. We'll also see more of RB Curtis Martin (only 1 carry last week), and QB…
August 15, 2002
LB Sam Cowart and OG Randy Thomas both returned to practice on Saturday and will most likely play against the Baltimore Ravens. WR Ataveus Cash had a rather strong practice session, and considering that he also made two catches against the Steelers, he definitely looks like the primary candidate to be the fifth wide receiver.
August 11, 2002
Jets Confidential reports that QB Vinny Testaverde returned to practice this morning and looked inconsistent. He will not participate in the afternoon practice. LB Marvin Jones and LB Jason Glenn both returned to practice. OG Randy Thomas and WR Laveranues Coles both practiced but without pads and only in non-contact drills.
August 2, 2002
Jets Confidential reports that the doctors gave QB Vinny Testaverde a positive diagnosis today, but he still might miss the first preseason game vs. the Steelers. Both LB Sam Cowart and WR Laveranues Coles missed the morning practice. OG Randy Thomas and C Kevin Mawae practice without pads and only in non-contact drills. OG David…
July 31, 2002
The New York Jets waived WR Brian Scott and OT Michael Curry. The team also signed WR Jerris Evans. Evans is 5'11", 187 lbs, rookie from Missouri Western, he was waived in June by the Chicago Bears. In other news, OG Randy Thomas had to sit out today's practice due to a sore shoulder. QB…
July 30, 2002
Jets Confidential reports that LB Sam Cowart pulled his right hamstring and was held out of the afternoon practice. OG Randy Thomas injured his shoulder and will be re-evaluated on Monday.
July 27, 2002
According to profootballtalk.com, OG Randy Thomas injured his shoulder during a practice session last week. The injury appears to be rather serious and Thomas might even require surgery. As we remember, the other starting offensive guard, Dave Szott, tore an ACL last month and is most likely out for the season.
June 12, 2002