Glenn Naughton
Jets Waive TE Neal Sterling, Setting up Possible Return of Jalin Marshall
The Jets were granted a roster exemption for wide receiver Jalin Marshall but it looks like they’ve made a move that will clear the way for his return by cutting ties with tight end Neal Sterling. A local product, Sterling was singed after being let go by the Jacksonville Jaguars and had just one catch… Read more
Jets add Familiar Face to Practice Squad in LB Freddie Bishop
Continuing to tweak the bottom of the roster and practice squad, not only did the Jets sign a couple of defensive players to their active roster, but they brought back linebacker Freddie Bishop. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/915588152307453952 Bishop has been on and off the Jets’ practice squad last season after being imported from the CFL by GM… Read more
Jets add Pair of Free Agent Defenders to Front Seven; Donahue to IR
With the apparent switch from the defensive line to fullback for Lawrence Thomas and placing Dylan Donahue on IR, the Jets had a couple of vacancies to fill in the front seven and they did so by adding former Arizona Cardinals lineman Ed Stinson and former New Orleans Saints linebacker Obum Gwacham. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/915587073570168832 Head coach… Read more
Lawrence Thomas Officially Makes Switch to Fullback
When Jets defensive lineman Lawrence Thomas lined up at fullback early in the teams match up with the Dolphins two weeks ago, nobody knew if it was a gimmick, a wild experiment, or a tryout. Whatever you want to call it, the Jets obviously liked what they saw as Thomas got more looks at fullback… Read more
Jets Release Tight End Will Tye, Practice Squad RB Marcus Murphy
In a move likely set up to make room for suspended wide receiver Jalin Marshall, the Jets have released tight end Will Tye who was added to the team’s 53-man roster after being let go by the New York Giants in their final round of pre-season cuts. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/915312097743065088 In 3 games with the Jets, Tye… Read more
JetNation Tuesday Tidbits; Mo Wilk’s Declining Production, Vastly Improved Secondary
A few notes, thoughts and links to previous articles on Gang Green to pass along: Shared this stat in discussing outstanding performances here against the Jaguars but it’s worth repeating. After giving up 7 passing touchdowns of 40 yards or more last season, the longest passing TD the Jets have allowed this season was the… Read more
Mac’s “Scraps” Continue to Impress
When you’re the general manager of a team universally viewed as the worst in the NFL, last-second trades that involve “throw in” or “fringe” players will garner more laughs than praise. Putting in waiver claims for players let go by franchises who are run by far more accomplished football people shouldn’t register a blip on… Read more
For Second Week in row, Jets Youngsters Shine
Coming off the heels of a 20-6 victory against the Miami Dolphins in a game that some felt could end up being their only win of the season, the Jets came out and looked fantastic on defense once again, while their suddenly explosive offense did enough to get them a 23-20 win in overtime. We… Read more
Playing With Heavy Heart, Jets’ Ealy Dominates on D-Line
Eariler this week, Jets defensive lineman Kony Ealy was missing from practice for what the team was only call an excused absence. After a stellar effort that saw Ealy swat down three Blake Bortles passes, intercepting one of them, the team revealed why the lineman was away, and it’s a heartbreaking situation. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/914609493098553345 The team’s… Read more
Pair of Jets Recognized for Outstanding Performances vs Dolphins
After what was easily the Jets’ best defensive effort of the season against the Miami Dolphins, defensive back Terrance Brooks was named AFC defensive player of the week for his two interception performance in the team’s home opener, and pro football focus has now recognized linebacker Demario Davis as their top defensive player of the… Read more
Jets vs. Jaguars Week 4 Preview
Coming off of what may have been the best performance Todd Bowles has gotten out of his team since taking over in a 20-6 win over the Miami Dolphins, the Jets host the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jets may have a hard time dominating on defense the way they did against Jay Cutler and the Dolphins… Read more
Jets Place Charone Peake on IR
Jets wide receiver Charone Peake has been placed on season-ending injured reserve. https://twitter.com/BrianCoz/status/913091738482470913 Peake being put on the shelf cleared the way for Gang Green to officially sign running back Travaris Cadet… Read more