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Ricky Sapp and Shawn Nelson Rumored to Have Signed with the New York Jets
October 26th, 2011 at 11:53 AM
The Twitter age certainly makes things interesting. When players aren't getting themselves into trouble by tweeting about controversial topics or tweeting during games, they're breaking their own signings. The New York Jets brought in a bunch of players yesterday for workouts after opening some roster and practice squad spots by...
New York Jets Head into Their Bye: Will It Help or Hurt? (Part 1)
October 26th, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Coming off their best game of the season, the Jets will take a week off before heading to Buffalo for a divisional clash with the 4-2 Bills. After building momentum with a great second-half performance against San Diego, is hitting their bye week a good or bad thing for the...
New York Jets Vs. San Diego Chargers: Week 7 Wrap-Up
October 25th, 2011 at 8:00 AM
This game was a tale of two halves, with the New York Jets playing much better during the second half, shutting out Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers during the half and winning at home, 27-21. Interceptions by both Darrelle Revis and Kyle Wilson helped key the Jets defense,...
Darrelle Revis: New York Jets Cornerback Making an Early Case for Defensive Player of the Year
October 24th, 2011 at 4:51 PM
New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has established himself as the most dominant player at his position in the NFL. Now in his fifth season, he draws the most dangerous receiving threat the opposition has to offer every week and shuts them down week in and week out. He's a...
New York Jets Add Martin Tevaseu to Active Roster; Logan Payne Placed on Injured Reserve
October 22nd, 2011 at 5:39 PM
A few transactions later, Martin Tevaseu is back in the same spot: on the New York Jets active roster for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers. After playing against the Miami Dolphins on Monday, Tevaseu was waived to make room for new wide receiver Eron Riley. With questions about...
New York Jets Defense Vs. San Diego Chargers Offense: Key Matchups
October 22nd, 2011 at 8:00 AM
The New York Jets defense is looking to build some momentum after a solid performance against the hapless Miami Dolphins resulted in only six points surrendered on Monday Night Football. The San Diego Chargers are different in almost every way, especially since they have an established quarterback and a thriving...
Is the New York Jets Defense Elite?
October 21st, 2011 at 3:29 PM
Off to a 3-3 start, the 2011 season hasn't been what the New York Jets hoped it would be up to this point. A sputtering offense has once again left the onus on the defense to be the backbone of the team, as it has been throughout Rex Ryan's tenure...
New York Jets Cornerback Darrelle Revis Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
October 20th, 2011 at 12:00 PM
For the second time this season a New York Jet has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. This time it goes to Darrelle Revis based upon his two interception performance, one run back 100 yards for touchdown, on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins. It was nice to...
New York Jets Sign Martin Tevaseu to Practice Squad
October 20th, 2011 at 8:00 AM
The New York Jets have signed defensive tackle Martin Tevaseu to the practice squad. The name rings a bell? That's because Tevaseu made his first appearance in an NFL game Monday night against the Miami Dolphins, logging an assisted tackle. The Jets waived him and released offensive lineman Dennis Landolt...
LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio Cromartie, and Donald Strickland: New York Jets Players Face Former Team
October 19th, 2011 at 7:32 PM
When the New York Jets host the San Diego Chargers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, there will be a few former Chargers on their sideline. A lot of the focus this week has been on LaDainian Tomlinson facing his former team, and rightfully so considering he was the face of...
Antonio Cromartie and Nick Mangold Sit Out Practice: New York Jets Injury Update
October 19th, 2011 at 1:31 PM
As expected, New York Jets center Nick Mangold and cornerback Antonio Cromartie sat out of practice today. Mangold continues to play through a high ankle sprain that forced him to miss the better part of three games before he made his return against the New England Patriots. Cromartie suffered a...
New York Jets Vs. Miami Dolphins: Week 6 Wrap-Up
October 19th, 2011 at 8:00 AM
After the New York Jets were able to win by a comfortable margin, 24-6, on Monday night versus the division rival Miami Dolphins, there are still some lingering issues for the team as a whole. Most especially, the offensive three-and-outs that need to be addressed quickly if they are to...
New York Jets Defensive Tackle Kenrick Ellis Won’t Face Trial Until After 2011 Season
October 18th, 2011 at 9:06 PM
New York Jets defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis won't have to stand trial to face a malicious wounding felony charge until after the 2011 NFL season. The charge is from an incident Ellis was involved in on the campus of Hampton University while he was enrolled there. It was an addition...
New York Jets’ Antonio Cromartie and Donald Strickland Expected to Play Sunday
October 18th, 2011 at 5:05 PM
As the time ticked down on the first New York Jets win since they last played at MetLife Stadium nearly a month ago, there was an alarming sight. With Donald Strickland already out due to a concussion, Marquice Cole was on the outside at cornerback for the last few drives....
New York Jets Vs. Miami Dolphins: Preview
October 17th, 2011 at 8:00 PM
The New York Jets take the field tonight at MetLife Stadium hoping to end a three-game skid with a win over the rival Miami Dolphins. This is the second AFC East game of the season for the Jets, already 0-1 in the division after last week's loss to the New...
New York Jets Defense Vs. Miami Dolphins Offense: Key Matchups
October 16th, 2011 at 3:00 PM
The New York Jets defense has a great opportunity to put forth a dominant performance Monday against the Miami Dolphins. Miami's offense has been anemic in its last three games and after three straight games with opposing teams scoring 30-plus points(though not all on the defense), the Jets will be...
Ropati Pitoitua and Donald Strickland Out: New York Jets Injury Update
October 16th, 2011 at 9:00 AM
The New York Jets defense has taken some hits heading into Monday's matchup with the Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. The team will be missing defensive end Ropati Pitoitua and cornerbacks Donald Strickland and Isaiah Trufant. Pitoitua has a knee injury, Strickland a head injury, and Trufant a hamstring injury. Center...
New York Jets Vs. Miami Dolphins: Coaching Matchups
October 15th, 2011 at 2:42 PM
For the second time this season the New York Jets will host a team with a coach on the hot seat. The Miami Dolphins come to MetLife Stadium sporting an 0-4 record in 2011, his fourth season as the Head Coach. In the offseason the Dolphins made it clear they...
