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New York Jets Trade Fourth Round Pick to New Orleans Saints for Chris Ivory
April 27th, 2013 at 1:39 PM
The New York Jets have still managed to make quite a splash in the first NFL Draft for John Idzik as general manager. The 2013 NFL Draft has brought the Jets two high-profile defensive talents, Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner and Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith,...

New York Jets 2013 NFL Draft: Spotlight on Running Backs and Receivers
April 20th, 2013 at 8:21 PM
This will be the final in our draft spotlight series focusing on running backs and wide receivers. The New York Jets definitely need more playmakers on offense, and there is one that we will mention here that would certainly add that to the roster. Just before the 2013 NFL Draft...

New York Jets Make Trade Offer for Chris Ivory of New Orleans Saints
April 19th, 2013 at 7:53 PM
The New York Jets have made a trade offer for Chris Ivory, currently with the New Orleans Saints. Chris Ivory visited the Jets last week before the deadline to sign an offer sheet as he hit restricted free agency this offseason. That visit set off some speculation, but the Jets...

New York Jets 2013 Roster: Running Backs
April 15th, 2013 at 11:57 AM
The 2013 NFL season is sneaking up on us, with offseason workouts beginning today for the New York Jets and the 2013 NFL Draft just 10 days away. This is a good chance to take stock of the current New York Jets roster and evaluate where they currently stand in...

New York Jets Interested in Trading for New Orleans Saints Running Back Chris Ivory
April 13th, 2013 at 5:48 PM
The New York Jets apparently aren't finished retooling their offensive backfield after the signing of Mike Goodson. The Jets are interested in trading fro running back Chris Ivory of the New Orleans Saints, who has shown flashes of great potential but hasn't gotten enough touches to truly cement what kind...

Darrelle Revis Takes on Rob Gronkowski: Madden 25 Cover Vote
March 24th, 2013 at 7:56 PM
Darrelle Revis barely survived the first round of the Madden 25 Cover Vote, now moving on to face Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots in the second round. A pair of former New York Jets running backs also found themselves in the Madden 25 Cover Vote, with Curtis Martin...

New York Jets Going After Ahmad Bradshaw?
March 21st, 2013 at 1:00 PM
After being cut by the New York Giants, Ahmad Bradshaw made it clear that he would have no problem staying local and joining the New York Jets. That was quickly shot down by a report that the Jets had no interest in adding Ahmad Bradshaw at running back. Wen the...

Mike Goodson: New York Jets Sign Free Agent Running Back
March 15th, 2013 at 11:36 AM
The New York Jets are officially active in NFL Free Agency. The Jets have signed free agent running back Mike Goodson, who spent last season with the Oakland Raiders. Mike Goodson is a good fit for Marty Mornhinweg as a good receiver out of the backfield and has some big...

Michael Turner a Possibility at Running Back for the New York Jets?
February 25th, 2013 at 4:00 PM
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to release running back Michael Turner and have actually been pointed to as a possible destination for New York Jets running back Shonn Greene when he hits free agency. Could it end up being a free agent swap, with Michael Turner joining the Jets? As...

NFL Combine 2013: New York Jets Interested in Marcus Lattimore?
February 25th, 2013 at 12:00 PM
South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore won't be participating in any drills at the 2013 NFL Combine, but he might make the biggest splash. After a bed leg injury seemingly threatened his playing career this past season, Dr. James Andrews has Marcus Lattimore in a position to rock the boat...

New York Jets not Interested in Ahmad Bradshaw
February 12th, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Ahmad Bradshaw might be interested in the New York Jets, but the team doesn't have any interest in the former New York Giants running back. Ahmad Bradshaw admitted to thinking about playing for the Jets in a radio appearance this morning, but it has since been reported that the Jets...

Ahmad Bradshaw not Opposed to Joining New York Jets
February 12th, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Another day, another former New York Giants player who would be open to staying in the New York area by joining the New York Jets. Previously Osi Umenyiora made public comments about being open to signing with the Jets and now recently cut running back Ahmad Bradshaw has been mulling...

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’ Joe McKnight Has High Ankle Sprain, Bilal Powell Has Dislocated Shoulder
October 15th, 2012 at 6:14 PM
The New York Jets cannot seem to get away from the injury bug, with running backs Joe McKnight and Bilal Powell the latest victims. Joe McKnight suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Indianapolis Colts, while Bilal Powell dislocated his shoulder. It was the best rushing performance...

New York Jets: Week of Roster Moves
October 4th, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Well it's only mid-week and the New York Jets have seemingly made as many roster moves as usually occurs right at the time the roster is trimmed down to 53. We will tally up all the comings and goings, which includes the already mentioned signing of wide receiver Jason Hill...

New York Jets’ Joe McKnight Practicing at Cornerback, not Very Happy About It
September 27th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
New York Jets kick returner and running back Joe McKnight has been playing some cornerback in practice this week. It's not the first time Joe McKnight has ventured over to the defensive side of the ball - he played a little cornerback in last season's loss to the Baltimore Ravens...

New York Jets: Sunday’s Game Against the Pittsburgh Steelers a Must-Win?
September 13th, 2012 at 12:31 PM
Wow. That is all anyone can say about what the New York Jets did against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. If Gang Green can defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend, the fans and critics will be saying that again. ***PHOTO1*** The Pittsburgh Steelers are a tough team that plays at a higher...

New York Jets Set to Honor Curtis Martin at MetLife Stadium on Sunday
September 8th, 2012 at 11:22 AM
The New York Jets are set to honor one of the best players to ever don the green and white tomorrow when they retire the No. 28 jersey that belonged to Curtis Martin. The Jets will honor Curtis Martin at MetLife Stadium on Sunday as they open their 2012 regular...

New York Jets’ Bilal Powell Wins Third Down Running Back Job Over Joe McKnight
September 5th, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Heading into training camp, many were quick to anoint Bilal Powell as another busted draft pick from Mike Tannenbaum and the New York Jets front office. Bilal Powell had a very limited role last season and with Terrance Ganaway being drafted, many assumed Powell was on his way out. Instead,...

Maurice Jones-Drew not Being Targeted by the New York Jets
August 22nd, 2012 at 9:24 PM
The New York Jets are not negotiating with the Jacksonville Jaguars about running back Maurice Jones-Drew, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. The price tag is ultimately too high, with the Jaguars looking for players and draft picks, plus the Jets would need to satisfy the...