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Folk Wins Kicking Competition as Brown Is Cut

The Jets have made a decision on who will be kicking the ball for the green and white this season.  Incumbent Nick Folk has apparently won the training camp competition over veteran Josh Brown as he was released by the team today: https://twitter.com/BrianCoz/status/240095545237049345 Folk went 19-of-25 in field goal attempts last season, a 76% average… Read more

Jets Camp Report: 8/23

The Jets held training camp practice at their facility in Florham Park today here’s a recap of what went on: The news of the day was given by Coach Rex Ryan in his pre-practice press conference that Austin Howard would be taking the starting right tackle position from the embattled Wayne Hunter.  Coach Ryan said… Read more

Tackle Hunter Out As Starter

Head Coach Rex Ryan said in his pre-practice press conference today that embattled right tackle Wayne Hunter is out for now as a starter.  Ryan went on to say that Austin Howard will replace Hunter as the starter, who will be used as the “sixth” linemen in “jumbo” packages. More to come on the Hunter… Read more

2012 NFL Cut-Down Dates And Roster Size – Clarifying Misconceptions

There has been lots of confusion regarding the roster cut dates and number of active players allowed.  The following is in conjunction with a recent JetNation article which laid out the roster changes, dates and numbers for the 2012 season. Before the new CBA, NFL bylaws called for a year round roster size of 80… Read more

Jets Release Offensive Linemen Heyer

The Jets made a roster move today as they released OT/OG Stephen Heyer.  A 21 game starter for the Washington Redskins in 2009 and 2010, Heyer played with the Oakland Raiders last season appearing in 12 games, starting two. Heyer was the most experienced back-up offensive linemen on the Jets roster but it looks like… Read more

Injury Update 8/16: WR – Jordan White

Round seven pick rookie wide receiver Jordan White has swelling in his knee and may not play in the upcoming preseason game (9/18) against the Giants. Rookie Jordan White developed knee swelling and might not play Saturday night against the Giants. White led college football Division 1-A in receptions and yards during his final season… Read more

Jets Considering Olympic Sprinter/Florida Running Back Jeff Demps

According to Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger the Jets have “reached out” to Olympic silver medalist sprinter Jeff Demps (4 X 100 relay). Demps played running back for the University of Florida recording 569 yards rushing with 5.8 yards-per-carry along with 25 yards-per-return on kickoffs in 2011.  Going undrafted, as he chose to pursue… Read more

Injury Update 8/15: Po’uha, Holmes, Hunter, Schilens

Defensive linemen Sione Po’uha is going to miss the remainder of the preseason with a lower back problem.  Po’uha was absent from practice yesterday for an examination on his back but an MRI showed no structural damage.  While needing time away from practice the Jets and Po’uha believe he will be available for opening day. https://twitter.com/BrianCoz/status/235768800488857600… Read more

NY Jets Training Camp Report 08/15

Here are some highlights of Jets training camp practice from Cortland this morning: It was another tough day for Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow as the defense piled up the interceptions. https://twitter.com/KMart_LI/status/235737636923396096 https://twitter.com/JennyVrentas/status/235737550013206528 There were some positives from the offense as Sanchez hits rookie Royce Pollard for a big gain against All-Pro CB… Read more

Injury Update 8/14: Stephen Hill and Sione Po’uha

Jets wide receiver Stephen Hill injured a finger today at training camp practice but x-rays were negative so it seems he should not miss much time. Defensive linemen Sione Po’uha has been sidelined with a cut on his forehead and a lingering back injury.  He missed practice today to get an examination on the aching… Read more

Jets Waive DB Torrance

According to newyorkjets.com the Jets have released DB – Devon Torrence placing him on waivers: The New York Jets have waived cornerback Devon Torrence. The announcement was made by general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Torrence (6’0″, 190) joined the Jets as a free agent on Aug. 1. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free… Read more

NY Jets Training Camp Report 08/14

The Jets held training camp practice this morning in Cortland.  Here’s a recap of what happened: Ex-Jets and Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington was invited to practice by General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.  Pennington had worked with Mark Sanchez in the offseason helping him learn coordinator Tony Sparano’s offense since Pennington played under Sparano with the Dolphins… Read more

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