Nose tackle Sione Pouha, the Jets' top free agent, is not expected to be tagged, per a person with knowledge of the team's strategy per Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger. The Jets are tight on salary cap space -- they are about even with the cap as of today, ESPN reported -- so tagging Pouha does not make sense from a financial standpoint. Working on a multi-year deal before free agency opens on March 13 makes more sense, though Pouha's age, 33, would likely be a factor in the length of the deal.
In the wake of some very ugly finger-pointing after the season, several New York Jets veterans are trying to find ways to improve team chemistry. Starting left guard Matt Slauson recently learned about the possible team bonding activities while talking to members of the Jets’ developmental department. Slauson has not spoken to fellow players about the activities, but he welcomed anything that would help bring the team closer after the drama following an 8-8 season. “Absolutely we are all focusing on next year now,”... [Read More]
Guard Matt Slauson, one of four Jets to attend yesterday’s Wrestlemania announcement at MetLife Stadium, revealed that the surgery he had on his left shoulder after the season was much more extensive than anyone originally reported. Slauson, describing his level of pain last season as "quite a significant amount," said he was playing with a torn labrum, rotator cuff and biceps muscle and he had all three repaired in a recent surgery. "I knew something was wrong, but I was like, OK, I'll keep on playing... [Read More]
On Wednesday, Rex Ryan made his first public appearance since the Giants won their fourth Lombardi trophy. “I’m the only one (in my family) with only one Super Bowl ring,” Ryan said according to Kevin Armstrong of the New York Daily News. “But I’m planning on getting another one, and I’m planning on getting it quickly.” “We got some scars this year from this,” Ryan said. “Anybody who doesn’t have scars is either lying to you or never dared. One thing about us: We dare. We put it out there — I put it out there — that... [Read More]
At a press conference announcing that Wrestlemania will be held at MetLife Stadium in April of next year, New York Jets guard Matt Slauson disclosed that he played the entire 2011 season with a torn labrm, rotator cuff and biceps in his left arm, Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger reports. According to Vrentas, Slauson already underwent surgery to repair those injuries, which he believes occurred in December of 2010. Though he faces a five-to-six month recovery process, Slauson expects to be ready for training camp.... [Read More]
Giants running back Brandon Jacobs made it very clear Monday that he hopes to help defend the team’s Super Bowl title next season according to Sam Borden of the New York Times. But Jacobs also said that he has no plans to retire if the Giants choose not to keep him and would not rule out considering the Jets if he ends up on the open market. “I want to be a Giant,” said Jacobs, who is due a $500,000 bonus in March that may force a decision from the Giants. As for possibly playing for Jets coach Rex Ryan, Jacobs told... [Read More]
Jets linebacker Bart Scott had an offseason elbow scope to clean out aggravating bone chips according to Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger. This per two people with knowledge of the procedure said. The procedure was minor and has a recovery time of just a few weeks, the people said, so it will not affect his readiness for the team's offseason program, scheduled to begin April 16. Scott did not have any structural damage to ligaments or bones.
The New York Jets retained quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh after considering their options, including David Lee. Cavanaugh and quarterback Mark Sanchez had drawn criticism for a subpar season. Cavanaugh previously spent four seasons as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Pittsburgh. Cavanaugh played 14 NFL seasons for four teams (Patriots, 49ers, Eagles, Giants) and has 14 years of NFL coaching experience, serving as an offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens and the Chicago... [Read More]
Now that Randy Moss has expressed a desire to return to playing in the NFL, the question is where will he land? Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports reports that according to a source close to Moss, the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets are at least curious and the San Francisco 49ers could look to fill a hole if they let go of Josh Morgan in free agency. A source with one of those teams conveyed via text it would be “intriguing” to see what Moss has left in the tank after a year away from the game.
Karl Dunbar is in place as the Jets' new defensive line coach, a person with knowledge of the move confirmed according to Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger, while Mark Carrier, who previously held the role, has been hired as the Cincinnati Bengals' new defensive backs coach, the Bengals announced today. Dunbar interviewed with the Jets last month, and the team was very interested in bringing him on board. He spent the past six years as the Vikings' defensive line coach, working with standouts like Jared Allen,... [Read More]
Plaxico Burress spent last season, his first since being released from prison, playing in New York, but instead of playing for his former team, the Giants, Burress signed on to play one season with the rival Jets. Burress told WCAU-TV while in Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI that he wants to play for the Philadelphia Eagles. It was thought the Eagles would take a hard look at Burress last offseason following the successful return of Michael Vick from a prison sentence. The Eagles reportedly had some interest, although... [Read More]
Jets right tackle Wayne Hunter's$2.45 million base salary became guaranteed Wednesday according to Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger. The Jets had written a loophole in Hunter's 2011 contract which would have gotten them out of guaranteeing his salary if they released him on the Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday after the Superbowl. Since they took no action, Hunter gets the money. The 30-year-old Hunter was a media whipping boy in his first year as a starter. Nevertheless, given his salary it would appear the Jets... [Read More]
After their season ended with three consecutive losses and wideout Santonio Holmes planted on the bench during the season finale, the Jets promised that their disgruntled captain wasn't going anywhere. The Jets made good on that promise Wednesday morning, and their wallet is a lot lighter because of it. The New York Post reported that Holmes was due $7.5 million of his $11 million 2013 salary if he remained on the Jets' roster Wednesday morning. The newspaper also reported the Jets now owe Holmes $15.25 million... [Read More]
The Jets signed wide receiver Patrick Turner to a one-year deal worth $650,000, according to a source.Turner was scheduled to become a restricted free agent. The 24-year-old had eight catches for 96 yards and a touchdown for the Jets last season. Turner was drafted by the Dolphins in 2009 out of USC. The Jets picked him up off waivers in 2010 and he bounced between the active roster and practice squad for that season.
The trial of Jets defensive lineman Kenrick Ellis for malicious wounding has been postponed until May 22, according to court documents. The trial, to be held in Hampton, Va., was scheduled to begin Tuesday after being pushed back twice before. Ellis, who was drafted a year ago in the third round by the Jets, is charged with attacking a fellow student while at Hampton University. Ellis reportedly faces deportation if convicted of a felony because he’s not a U.S. citizen.
