Glenn Naughton

By Glenn Naughton   After hosting veteran linebacker Bruce Carter last week, it appears a deal may be imminent between the Jets and the former second-round draft pick. https://twitter.com/JennaLaineBucs/status/716263517633048576 Jenna Laine of Sports Talk 1040 in Tampa is reporting that Carter is expected to sign with Gang Green “barring any unforeseen circumstances”. Carter could be… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   As the New York Jets contract saga continues to drag out with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, several reports have surfaced stating Jets GM Mike Maccagnan has begun exploring multiple options to add a veteran signal caller, and if Jason Cole of bleacher report is accurate, we know exactly why, if we hadn’t… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   While Buffalo Bills Head Coach Rex Ryan is no longer patrolling the sidelines for the New York Jets, it doesn’t mean he’s not keeping up with the latest goings on of his former employer, and according to Rich Cimini of ESPN New York, Ryan was asked about the Jets current contract… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   According to his personal twitter account, inside linebacker Erin Henderson is preparing to return to the Jets next season. https://twitter.com/50ErinHenderson/status/712727436832559104 The team’s interest in retaining Henderson was never a secret, but in recent weeks it has been reported that the Oakland Raiders and at least two other teams were in pursuit… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   With plenty of holes to fill, the New York Jets hosted several options today. With the likely departure of outside linebacker Calvin Pace, the Jets are in need of an edge-setting presence in his absence which is why they had Ravens linebacker Courtney Upshaw in for a face to face. Upshaw… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   The Jets will be without two more defensive players who have departed via free agency. Inside linebacker Demario Davis and defensive back Antonio Allen signed with the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans respectively after the Jets showed mild interest in bringing the pair back. https://twitter.com/MaryKayCabot/status/710099193365450752   Davis’ departure comes as less… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Okay, this time it’s for real. Following rumors of his signing last week that came from multiple sources repeatedly contradicting one another, the agents for defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins confirmed today that he has in fact agreed to terms with the Jets. https://twitter.com/_SportsTrust/status/710129077332615169 Jenkins, a Clemson product, has appeared in 59… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Kimberly Martin of Newsday is reporting the Jets are expected to sign free agent nose tackle Steve McLendon. https://twitter.com/KMart_LI/status/709870178922696704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw McLendon, a six-year veteran out of Troy University has appeared in 79 career games, starting 32.  Over the course of his career, McLendon has 58 tackles and 5 sacks.  A dramatically different… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   NFL Insider Adam Schefter is reporting that the New York Jets hosted former Rams and Ravens wide receiver Chris Givens. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/709854327444283393 The 5′ 11′ 198 lb Givens has experience as both a receiver and kick returner. In four pro seasons, Givens has piled up 107 receptions for 1,779 yards and 5… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Kimberly Martin is reporting that New York Jets wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins has signed his 1-year tender with the team, giving him a salary of  $1.67 million for the upcoming season. https://twitter.com/KMart_LI/status/709474659415277568 An in-season addition, Thompkins had respectable production given his lack of opportunities on game day.  Thompkins played sparingly in… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   The NFL released its list of players who received performance-based bonuses today, and Jets Wide Receiver/H-Back Quincy Enunwa was at the top of the list for Gang Green (9th in the NFL), pocketing an extra $297,00 while guard Brian Winters picked up an extra $204,000. https://twitter.com/domcosentino/status/709457238260379648 Of those who received bonus… Read more