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New York Jets Select Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia: Sports Media 101 Mock Draft
April 23rd, 2013 at 4:42 PM
Georgia outside linebacker Jarvis Jones has been a hot topic this entire offseason leading up to the 2013 NFL Draft. Once projected a top five selection, Jarvis Jones has started sliding down the board due to concerns about his diagnosis of spinal stenosis. A lackluster Pro Day didn't help his...

Calvin Pace Returns to New York Jets on One Year Deal
April 16th, 2013 at 8:58 PM
The new York Jets cleaned house early on this offseason, cutting Calvin Pace, Bart Scott, Eric Smith and Jason Smith. Now the Jets have brought one of those salary cap casualties back into the mix, signing Calvin Pace to a one year deal. Calvin Pace will bring depth and experience...

New York Jets NFL Draft 2013: Spotlight on Pass Rushers
April 5th, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Since things have become very quiet in the area of signing free agents for the New York Jets, we can now shift our focus towards the 2013 NFL Draft that is about three weeks away. This will be the first part of a total six-part series, the first of which...

New York Jets NFL Draft 2013 Sleeper: Quanterus Smith of Western Kentucky
April 4th, 2013 at 11:25 AM
Quanterus Smith from Western Kentucky isn't the first name that pops up when talking about edge rushers in the 2013 NFL Draft. But maybe it should be. The New York Jets are in the market for an edge rusher in this year's NFL Draft and Quanterus Smith might be the...

New York Jets Sign Antwan Barnes: New Life for Pass Rusher with Rex Ryan?
March 19th, 2013 at 10:10 AM
The New York Jets have officially signed outside linebacker Antwan Barnes away from the San Diego Chargers, hoping he can regain his 2011 form when he recorded 11 sacks. Antwan Barnes is familiar with Rex Ryan and his defense, having played for Rex Ryan with the Baltimore Ravens in 2007...

New York Jets Close to Deal with Antwan Barnes
March 18th, 2013 at 4:38 PM
New York Jets general manager John Idzik continues to hunt for bargains, looking to sign outside linebacker Antwan Barnes. Antwan played for Rex Ryan as a member of the Baltimore Ravens in 2007 and 2008. He will join Antonio Garay as the second free agent from the San Diego Chargers...

New York Jets Re-Sign Linebacker Josh Mauga; Tender Jeff Cumberland
March 10th, 2013 at 5:23 PM
The first domino of the 2013 free agent period for the New York Jets fell on Saturday, albeit a small domino, as they re-signed Josh Mauga, a linebacker and special teamer who missed the last 11 games of the 2012 season. They also made a $1.32 million tender offer to...

New York Jets Should Make a Play for James Harrison
March 9th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Earlier today, it was announced that the Pittsburgh Steelers have released linebacker James Harrison.  With a lot of positions that need tune ups on the New York Jets roster, John Idzik and company may want to make a great sales pitch bring him to New York. ***PHOTO1*** Outside linebacker is a...

2013 NFL Draft: New York Jets Set to Grab a Pass Rusher in the First Round?
February 26th, 2013 at 7:23 AM
After seeing the putrid offensive production the team put forth in 2012, a lot of people are assuming the New York Jets need to use their first round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft on the offense. On the contrary, the Jets might be better served to grab a rare...

Former New York Jets Bart Scott and Calvin Pace to the Buffalo Bills?
February 20th, 2013 at 7:58 PM
The New York Jets cut Bart Scott, Calvin Pace and a few others yesterday to clear up some cap space. In the NFL one team's trash is another team's treasure, or at least helpful for a new coach trying to establish a defensive philosophy. When Rex Ryan became head coach...

New York Jets Cut Bart Scott, Calvin Pace, Eric Smith and Jason Smith
February 19th, 2013 at 3:45 PM
The New York Jets cuts have begun. Eric Smith, Bart Scott, Calvin Pace, Jason Smith and Josh Baker are no longer members of the New York Jets. Four of these moves - the cuts of Bart Scott, Calvin Pace, Eric Smith and Jason Smith - are part of a major...

Bart Scott Says Getting Cut “Part of the Business”
February 7th, 2013 at 3:25 PM
New York Jets inside linebacker Bart Scott knows that his time with the team is running thin and has accepted that as part of being a player in the NFL. NFL players and coaches know that it's rare to stay in one spot for long and everyone reaches the end...

Bart Scott, Calvin Pace Among New York Jets Expected to Be Cut as Soon as Possible
January 7th, 2013 at 2:30 PM
The New York Jets are saddled with salary cap issues heading into this offseason, while also in need of some major upgrades throughout the roster. To make strides towards solving both of those issues, the Jets are expected to cut some veterans that have been familiar faces around Florham Park...

New York Jets’ Bart Scott not Worried About Unruly Fans
November 29th, 2012 at 10:23 AM
New York Jets inside linebacker Bart Scott isn't worried about the unhappy Jets fans that reigned down verbal abuse on the team before halftime last Thursday. As the Jets entered halftime down 35-3 after an unreal scoring barrage by the New England Patriots in the second quarter, fans let the...

New York Jets Sign Running Back Kahlil Bell, Release Aaron Maybin
November 14th, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Late on Tuesday the New York Jets had a flurry of roster activity. After working out two running backs earlier in the day they signed former Chicago Bear Kahlil Bell, to give them another healthy back with Bilal Powell suffering a concussion and Joe McKnight still recovering from an ankle...

New York Jets: Demario Davis Ready to Start at Inside Linebacker?
October 24th, 2012 at 12:43 PM
The New York Jets made an effort to get younger and faster over the offseason, especially through the 2012 NFL Draft. Part of that was the selection of Demario Davis, an inside linebacker with blazing speed from Arkansas State. The Jets grabbed Demario Davis in the third round of the...

New York Jets Release Fullback John Conner, Promote Marcus Dowtin from Practice Squad
October 18th, 2012 at 9:51 AM
The New York Jets have released fullback John Conner, reaching an injury settlement with their fifth round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. John Conner earned the nickname "The Terminator" for his big hits, but in the end his production and ability to contribute in other ways didn't add up...

New York Jets: Bryan Thomas and Patrick Turner Re-signed
September 24th, 2012 at 9:50 PM
On Monday they New York Jets made several roster moves including the re-signing of the longest tenured Jet, outside linebacker Bryan Thomas, as expected. They also brought back wide receiver Patrick Turner and released several players including for the second time in three weeks, defensive end Marcus Dixon. ***PHOTO1*** The ACL tear...

New York Jets Release Linebacker Bryan Thomas
September 22nd, 2012 at 2:19 PM
The New York Jets have released outside linebacker Bryan Thomas today, ending his run with the team that drafted him. Bryan Thomas is in his 11th season in the NFL, all with the Jets. Bryan Thomas had been dealing with a hamstring injury and was doubtful for Sunday's game against...

New York Jets 101 Roundtable: 2012 Defense Statistical Predictions
September 16th, 2012 at 12:15 PM
In part one we looked at the offensive side of the ball, plus two offensive players who contribute on special teams. Now we will look into our own crystal balls yet again to see how the defensive side of the New York Jets will fair statistically in 2012. ***PHOTO1*** DEFENSE: DE Muhammad Wilkerson:...