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NFL Rule Changes

by Kristine Gammer on March 20, 2013

The NFL voted to change three rules today before ending their winter meeting in Phoenix. The first rule change was more of a rule elimination, as the NFL voted 29-1 to eliminate the tuck rule with the New England Patriots and Washington Redskins abstaining. The most infamous instance of the tuck rule benefited Tom Brady [...]

The New York Jets should consider bringing Moses on as a consultant; because they are experiencing a pretty serious Exodus right now.  Laron Landry and Shonn Greene are gone.  Yeremiah Bell is also an ex-Jet as he signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Cardinals announced they have agreed to terms with S Yeremiah Bell and LB [...]

The Jets lost Shonn Green to the Tennessee Titans in free agency.  According to Adam Schefter, Greene signed a 3 year 10 million dollar contract. Titans reached agreement on a three-year, $10 million deal with former Jets RB Shonn Greene. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2013 #TwitNewsNow Shonn Greene joining Tennessee Titans’ backfield dlvr.it/34hXXr [...]

The list of Jets free agents has some names on it that Jets fans won’t be sad to see leave.  That is not the case for Laron Landry who had a pro bowl season and was very popular for his hard hitting style.  Landry has signed with the Colts, although the Jets wanted to keep [...]

Here is a brief recap after day one of free agency on some ex-Jets.  We also included some players that are possibly soon to be ex-Jets: Leon Washington is no longer a Seattle Seahawk Mike Devito traveled to Kansas City.  EDIT:  Devito is now a Chief. Thank you for everything #Jets fans. I appreciate all [...]

NFL Free Agency Updates

March 13, 2013

We will keep you updated on all the latest Jets news right here on the Jet Nation blog.  For those that want to keep track of what is going around in the NFL, there is a live tracker in our football forum.  The NFL Free Agency News & Rumors thread has the big moves from [...]

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Female Soccer Player To Try Out For The NFL

March 1, 2013

After Danica Patrick’s entrance into NASCAR and after Manon Rhéaume’s attempt to play in the NHL, we have a woman who is trying to break the gender barrier into the NFL. Lauren Silberman, 28 a former Wisconsin soccer player will be at the NFL regional scouting combine at Florham Park trying to become the first ever female player to [...]

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Roger Goodell Made $29.49 Million In 2011

February 16, 2013

From the “It is good to be the King” department comes a report from YES Network.com stating that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made over 29 million dollars in 2011. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s compensation reached $29.49 million in 2011, nearly tripling his previous salary. As reported by Sports Business Daily, NFL owners likely made Goodell the [...]

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Thomas Jones To Donate Brain To Science

January 17, 2013

ESPN reported last week that Junior Seau suffered from a brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Seau’s ex-wife, Gina, and his oldest son, Tyler, 23, told ABC News and ESPN in an exclusive interview they were informed last week that Seau’s brain had tested positive for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative disease that can [...]

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NY Jets Sign 8 Players

January 1, 2013

The New York Jets signed 8 players to reserve/future contract.  Here is the press release from the team. December 31, 2012 – The New York Jets have signed eight players to reserve/future contracts.  Reserve/Future Contracts: Name                          Pos.       Ht.            Wt.           College                                        Hometown Dickson, JoJo             LB           6-1           245           Idaho                                            Wailuku, HI Finau, Tevita               DT          6-5           288           Utah                                              [...]

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