Glenn Naughton

By Glenn Naughton   With plenty of holes to fill, the New York Jets hosted several options today. With the likely departure of outside linebacker Calvin Pace, the Jets are in need of an edge-setting presence in his absence which is why they had Ravens linebacker Courtney Upshaw in for a face to face. Upshaw… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   The Jets will be without two more defensive players who have departed via free agency. Inside linebacker Demario Davis and defensive back Antonio Allen signed with the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans respectively after the Jets showed mild interest in bringing the pair back. https://twitter.com/MaryKayCabot/status/710099193365450752   Davis’ departure comes as less… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Okay, this time it’s for real. Following rumors of his signing last week that came from multiple sources repeatedly contradicting one another, the agents for defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins confirmed today that he has in fact agreed to terms with the Jets. https://twitter.com/_SportsTrust/status/710129077332615169 Jenkins, a Clemson product, has appeared in 59… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Kimberly Martin of Newsday is reporting the Jets are expected to sign free agent nose tackle Steve McLendon. https://twitter.com/KMart_LI/status/709870178922696704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw McLendon, a six-year veteran out of Troy University has appeared in 79 career games, starting 32.  Over the course of his career, McLendon has 58 tackles and 5 sacks.  A dramatically different… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   NFL Insider Adam Schefter is reporting that the New York Jets hosted former Rams and Ravens wide receiver Chris Givens. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/709854327444283393 The 5′ 11′ 198 lb Givens has experience as both a receiver and kick returner. In four pro seasons, Givens has piled up 107 receptions for 1,779 yards and 5… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Kimberly Martin is reporting that New York Jets wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins has signed his 1-year tender with the team, giving him a salary of  $1.67 million for the upcoming season. https://twitter.com/KMart_LI/status/709474659415277568 An in-season addition, Thompkins had respectable production given his lack of opportunities on game day.  Thompkins played sparingly in… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   The NFL released its list of players who received performance-based bonuses today, and Jets Wide Receiver/H-Back Quincy Enunwa was at the top of the list for Gang Green (9th in the NFL), pocketing an extra $297,00 while guard Brian Winters picked up an extra $204,000. https://twitter.com/domcosentino/status/709457238260379648 Of those who received bonus… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Multiple media outlets are reporting that the Jets have re-signed tight end Kellen Davis to a one-year deal. https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/709483670969552896 Davis’ return comes as somewhat of a surprise following an unproductive 2015 in which he posted just 3 receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown. More of a blocking tight end, Davis… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Despite having just over $2 million in salary cap space, Jets General Manager Mike Maccagnan doesn’t appear to be the least bit deterred in acquiring missing pieces to round out his roster. According to Connor Hughes of USA Today, one recent attempt came up short as the Jets offered Cardinals free… Read more

By Glenn Naughton Could it be possible for the New York Jets to enter the season with both Robert Griffin III and Ryan Fitzpatrick under contract if RG III’s current meeting with the Jets leads to a deal? While the premise seems absurd, it may be worth giving some thought.  As the Jets’ meeting with… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Faced with the prospect of paying left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson $14 million next season, the Jets appear to be exploring other options. https://twitter.com/jasonlacanfora/status/708342256185507841 Jason La Canfora is reporting that Gang Green will host free agent left tackle Kelvin Beachum who has played each of the last four seasons with the Pittsburgh… Read more