Jet News
Jets ink Pennel to 3-Year Deal
Continuing to solidify their depth in the trenches, the Jets have signed defensive lineman Mike Pennel to a 3-year deal after the big nose tackle hit free agency days ago. https://twitter.com/andysimms/status/974753520162402306 Pennel had a slow start to the 2017 season, rarely seeing double-digit reps, but when the reps went up (and the penalties went away)… Read more
Jets Re-Sign Ijalana
After cutting ties with reserve offensive lineman Ben Ijalana just weeks ago, the Jets are re-signing the veteran to a one-year deal according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/974733740638339073 Ijalana’s presence gives the Jets depth at a couple of different spots as he’s well versed at both left and right tackle… Read more
Jets Continue Bolstering Secondary; Re-sign Claiborne
Last year the Jets signed Morris Claiborne to a one-year deal to be the top cornerback on the roster. He played well and only missed one game with a foot injury. His injury history was a concern heading into the season. This year the Jets have re-signed Claiborne to a one year 7 million dollar… Read more
Jets Sign Kicker Cairo Santos
One day after the Jets lost kicker Chandler Cantanzaro, they have signed Cairo Santos. The moment I stepped in the door, I was sold, Santos said. I wanted to sign here because what a beautiful complex. It just keeps getting better as you meet the people from top to bottom. I’m so excited to be… Read more
Davis to Saints; Cantanzaro to Bucs
The Jets had three of their own free agents sign with other teams today. Demario Davis (Saints), Chandler Catanzaro (Tampa Bay Bucs) and Julian Stanford (Bills). https://twitter.com/DarrylSlater/status/974028347473833984 https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/974056841629102082 https://twitter.com/diannaESPN/status/974001907558764544 According to Mike Rodak of ESPN, Stanford’s contract is a two-year deal worth up to $3 million but only $550,000 of that money is guaranteed. The Jets… Read more
Rapoport: Jets to Sign Center Spencer Long
Continuing to fill some of the gaping holes on their roster, the Jets have reportedly come to terms with Redskins free agent center Spencer Long. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/973924784538079233 Long will step in and take over for Wesley Johnson who struggled throughout all of last season and was mentioned as a potential target here by JetNation.com. Here is… Read more
Report: Jets Place RFA tag on Rontez Miles
In hopes of retaining one of their top special team’s performers, the Jets have placed the right of first refusal RFA tender according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/973879864615989248 Miles is one of Gang Green’s better special teams player and a fan favorite. Should he sign elsewhere, the Jets would receive… Read more
Jets Set to Sign Avery Williamson
The Jets are reportedly set to sign inside linebacker Avery Williamson. The 26 year old linebacker is entering his 5th year in the NFL. He has played all 4 seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He is 6’1, 245lbs and has 11.5 career sacks. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/973731691729694722 No official word, but the signing seems to indicate that free… Read more
Schefter: Jets set to Land CB Trumaine Johnson
In a bit of news that’s sure to excite Jets fans, the team has reportedly come to terms with cornerback Trumaine Johnson. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/973695322277994497 The story was broken by NFL insider Adam Schefter with no terms included, but Johnson was always viewed as a good fit with the Jets whose defensive backs coach, Dennard Wilson was… Read more
Jets Reportedly set to Sign RB Isaiah Crowell
The Jets are reportedly set to sign running back Isaiah Crowell, formerly of the Cleveland Browns. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/973677821120991239 Crowell will likely take on the role that was vacated by Matt Forte… Read more
Report: Jets Tell McCown he’s Starter for ’18
It’s deja-vu all over again. Calvin Watkins of Newsday is reporting that a source claims the Jets have told Josh McCown he’ll be the teams starting quarterback after signing him to a one-year deal with $10 million guaranteed. https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/973666947907969024 Whether or not McCown is the starter when the season rolls around in September remains to… Read more
Jets Re-Sign McCown to 1-Year Deal
Ian Rapoport of NFL network is reporting that the Jets have come to terms with quarterback Josh McCown to return on a one-year deal for the 2018 season. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/973659269152301057 McCown played most of the 2017 season as the Jets starting quarterback before being placed on inured reserve during the final month of the season. Prior… Read more