Dennis Agapito

The NFL announced compensatory draft selections today.  The criteria for awarding these extra draft picks, of which the Jets got none, are explained below: A total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2013 NFL Draft have been awarded to 16 teams, the NFL announced today. Under the rules for compensatory draft selections, a team losing… Read more

The Jets have addressed one of their biggest offseason needs by signing former San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Antwan Barnes: Jets signed OLB Antwan Barnes, formerly of the Chargers. 28-year-old Barnes is a situational defender and special teamer, but he has 14 sacks over the past two seasons and gives the Jets much-needed juice as… Read more

The Jets have continued to make moves during free agency today signing running back Mike Goodson, offensive lineman Willie Colon and now defensive tackle Antonio Garay to a one-year deal: https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/312695384961069056 Garay appeared in eight games having 16 tackles and one sack for the San Diego Chargers during the 2012 season. With the Jets releasing… Read more

The New York Jets and general manager John Idzik have made another free agent roster move today.  After signing running back Mike Goodson to a three-year $6.9 million contract they also picked up offensive lineman Willie Colon who got a one-year $1.2 million deal. Colon, age 30, was a fourth round pick of the Pittsburgh… Read more

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter the New York Jets have signed former Oakland Raiders running back Mike Goodson: https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/312567993123078144 This marks the first major signing for new Jets general manager John Idzik.  Goodson was a fourth round draft pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2009.  His best year with Carolina came in 2010 having 452… Read more

With the NFL new league year upon us the rumor mill is churning about trade offers for New York Jets star cornerback Darrelle Revis.  There are reports the team already has a trade offer in place along with a long term contract for Revis since he becomes a free agent in 2014 unable to be… Read more

According to reports Antonio Cromartie has restructured his contract to allow for 2013 salary cap relief: https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/311680184812191746 Cromartie signed through 2014 and was scheduled to make $9.5 million in 2013.  He allowed the Jets to change base salary into a roster bonus of $8.46 million which Cromartie was paid then the Jets converted the roster… Read more

On this week’s episode of JetNation Radio Dennis Agapito and Tyson Rauch take a look at the start of the NFL free agency period and moves made by the Jets. They took Jets fans phone calls on a variety of topics ranging from the job general manager John Idzik has done so far, to Antonio… Read more

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter the Jets will release long time defensive tackle Sione Po’uha: https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/311491683198062592 Po’uha (34) coming off a down year which he struggled with injuries was a prime candidate for release given the team’s tight salary situation as the Jets have saved $3.834 million against the salary cap. With the Jets signing veteran… Read more

The New York Jets have made the signing of quarterback David Garrard official: https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/311227083902824448 Garrard was a fourth round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2002 and played there through 2010.  During his nine year career with the Jaguars Garrard started 76 games threw for 16,003 yards, 89 touchdowns, 54 interceptions and had a… Read more

The NFL’s 2013 league year begins Tuesday, March 12th at 4:00pm (EST) and marks the opening of free agency.  The Jets have made a few contract moves before the new year begins. Restricted free agent tight end Jeff Cumberland was given a “qualifying offer” or tender, which is an unconditional contract offer.  The Jets had… Read more