Jet News

Last week the Jets waived Punter Ben Graham.  They also signed Reggie Hodges to replace him and added a backup punter, Waylon Pranther, a rookie to the practice squad.  Some media reports had Pranther off to a rocky start in practice.  Later in the week it was revealed that Hodges had a thigh injury. Hodges… Read more

According to Dave Hutchinson the Jets have waived the punter from down under.  Ben Graham was sent packing after a shaky start to the 2008 season.  The fourth year pro has a 43.7 yard career average.  This season his punts seemed to have less hang time.  Last year he was inconsistent and there were rumblings… Read more

The New York Jets lost to the New England Patriots by a score of the Meadowlands today by a score of 19 to 10.  Matt Cassel made his first start for the Patriots  and was productive (16/25 – 165 yards).  The biggest thing he did was avoid mistakes (0 Interceptions). For the Jets, Brett Favre… Read more

The Jets made some roster moves today.  To fill the roster spot taken by newly signed Kicker Jay Feely , Kenwin Cummings was waived. Chris Baker received a three year contract extension.  He will receive guaranteed money if he takes 50% of the offensive snaps in 2008.  The extension is for 12.2 million dollars.  The… Read more

The Jets held an open casting call for kickers today.  Then ended up signing 32 year old Jay Feely after auditioning him along with Dave Rayner and Aaron Elling. Feely played college football at Michigan and has had stints with the Falcons, Giants and Dolphins.  He also was in camp with the Chiefs this year… Read more

Tom Brady injured his knee against the Chiefs today.  Here are several media reports discussing his current status: Yahoo Sports:  Brady is out for the year with a torn ACL InsideBayArea.com reports that Brady is out for the year PFT: ACL tear takes Brady out for the year More news to follow once the Patriots… Read more

It was well documented that Brett Favre only knows 75% of the Jets playbook.  Note to Mangini and Schott, sometimes less is more.  The Jets offense looked sharp in the first game of the 2008 season, beating the Miami Dolphins 20 to 14 in Miami.  The Jets hung on for the win, despite losing their… Read more

Jets inactives: QB Brett Ratliff (3rd), QB Erick Ainge, WR Marcus Henry, WR David Clowney, CB Justin Miller, LB Kenwin Cummings, OL Robert Turner, DL Kareem Brown. Dolphins inactives: QB John Beck (3rd), WR Ernest Wilford, CB Michael Lehan, RB Jalen Parmele, G Shawn Murphy, DE Lionel Dotson, T Nate Garner, DE Rodrique Wright. Jets… Read more

Erik Boland from Newsday is reporting that the Jets have finalized their practice squad.  Eric Mangini has a press conference at 6pm.  Here are the players that have been signed. WR Larry Brackins RB Jehuu Caulcrick OL Stanley Daniels DB James Ihedigbo OL Matt McChesney DE Ropati Pitoitua WR Paul Raymond LB Brandon Renkart You… Read more

The NY Jets announced the cuts they made to get down to the 53 man roster limit.  The biggest surprises on the list were: TE Jason Pociask, OL Jacob Bender and DB Hank Poteat. Also after a wild day of rumors and speculation surrounding Jesse Chatman, it was announced that Chatman was suspended by the… Read more

Dave Hutchinson of the Newark Star Ledger reported last night that Jesse Chatman has been waived. In a stunning move, the Jets released veteran RB Jesse Chatman, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown on Thursday night against the Eagles and led the team in rushing this preseason with 164 yards and a touchdown… Read more