Jet News

The New York Jets announced today they have signed defensive back Hank Poteat, who had previously been with New England. The announcement was made by Jets’ General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.  Poteat, 5-10, 195, was waived by the Patriots on August 29th. In his five professional seasons, the former Steelers’ third-round selection, has amassed 33 tackles… Read more

Various media outlets (KFFL, Pioneer Press) are reporting that the NY Jets have traded backup quarterback Brooks Bollinger to the Minnesota Vikings.  In exchange the Jets will reportedly receive Defensive Tackle C.J. Mosley.   The 6’2 314 lb Mosley is in his 2nd year out of Missouri.  In his rookie season he played in 12… Read more

The New York Jets announced Thursday they have acquired tight end Sean Ryan, from the Dallas Cowboys for an undisclosed draft pick, and claimed wide receiver Sloan Thomas off of waivers from Tennessee. The Jets also traded tight end Doug Jolley to Tampa Bay for an undisclosed draft pick. The announcements were made by Jets’… Read more

Head Coach Eric Mangini announced today that Chad Pennington has won the starting QB job.  Chad will not play vs. the Eagles.  The other three quarterbacks will play and Mangini stated the competition for the final two spots remains open.   In other news the Jets also announced that:   -Curtis Martin will be on… Read more

General Manager Mike Tannenbaum has announced that the Jets roster has been trimmed.  There were no surprising cuts announced today.  On September 2 rosters must be reduced to 54 players.      Defensive Backs:  Rayshun Reed, Jovon Johnson, Omowale Dada, D.J. Johnson, Mondoe Davis Linebacker:  Alonzo Jackson, Jamar Enzor Offensive Line:  Pete McMahon Running Back:  Terry Butler, Ben Moa Wide Receiver:  Mario… Read more

By Chris Gardella New York Giants (2-0) at New York Jets (1-1) KICKOFF: Friday, 8:00 ET GAMEDATE: 08/25/2006 TV: CBS-2 — Radio: 1050ESPN, 770 WABC   2005 RANKINGS: Giants: offense 4th (6th rush, 11th pass); defense 24th (12th rush, 27th pass). Jets: offense 31st (31st rush, 28th pass); defense 12th (29th rush, 2nd pass)  … Read more

The New York Jets announced Monday they have signed tight end Walter Rasby. The Jets also announced they have released wide receiver Curtis Williams and defensive end Val Barnaby. The announcements were made by Jets’ General Manger Mike Tannenbaum. Rasby joins the Jets after spending the 2005 season with the New England Patriots. He originally… Read more

The San Francisco 49ers have announced that they traded RB Kevan Barlow to the NY Jets for an undisclosed draft pick.  Barlow will have to travel to NY and pass a physical before the trade is official.  Barlow is a former 3rd round pick who has played his entire career with the 49ers.  His best season was… Read more

Lee Suggs failed his physical and is property of the Cleveland Browns.  Derrick Strait is once again a New York Jet.   The trade which was announced yesterday has been voided. Stay tuned for more details as the Jets will continue their search for a running back.  Discuss this and more in the JetNation forums… Read more

The Jets today traded CB Derrick Strait to the Cleveland Browns for RB Lee Suggs.  The former fourth round pick is entering his fourth NFL season.  His best year was in 2004 when he rushed for 744 yards. Discuss this trade in our forums… Read more

IT MUST BE GETTING EARLY —- By JetCane We’re seventeen days into training camp, on the outside looking in, or at least trying to look inside Eric Mangini’s green crystal test tube. We’re still four weeks away from the official opening kickoff in Tennessee, and that means one thing: it is still early. Now don’t… Read more