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Category: ‘NFL Free Agency’

New York Jets Sign Safety LaRon Landry
March 19th, 2012 at 5:09 PM
After striking out on Reggie Nelson, the New York Jets signed LaRon Landry to a one year deal worth $4 million today. Landry was expected to make other visits after stopping in to see the Jets over the weekend, but jumped at the offer the Jets gave him. Landry should...

Oshiomogho Atogwe: New York Jets Moving Down the List of Available Safeties
March 19th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
After being turned down by Reggie Nelson, the New York Jets are moving through the list of free agent safeties as they attempt to patch up their secondary. The Jets are still waiting on LaRon Landry to make a decision, but Landry is expected to wait until making all of...

New York Jets Still Looking for Safety Help as Reggie Nelson Stays with Cincinnati Bengals
March 18th, 2012 at 7:26 PM
After a two-day flirtation session at their facility in Florham Park, Reggie Nelson chose not to sign with the New York Jets, instead choosing to return to the Cincinnati Bengals. That decision leaves the Jets with just Eric Smith and Tracy Wilson on the roster at safety, turning up the...

Reggie Nelson to Decide Today, LaRon Landry to Visit
March 18th, 2012 at 9:00 AM
The New York Jets have been focused on fixing their issues at safety this weekend, and those efforts will spill into today. Free agent safety Reggie Nelson, formerly of the Cincinnati Bengals, visited the Jets Friday and Saturday, and is expected to make a decision on his 2012 team today....

New York Jets: Strategy to Build Through the NFL Draft?
March 17th, 2012 at 5:09 PM
The NFL free agency period started on Monday and so far the New York Jets have re-signed two of their own players, and saw two sign with other teams, but have only made two minor moves their own needs as yet. Several players are visiting the Jets this weekend, so...

New York Jets Try for LaRon Landry and Reggie Nelson in Continued Free Agent Search
March 17th, 2012 at 10:26 AM
The New York Jets really kicked off free agency yesterday, inking backup quarterback Drew Stanton and also signing wide receiver Chaz Schilens to a cheap deal that could turn into a major steal. While those are under the radar moves that could turn into nice finds, Jets fans are still...

New York Jets Sign Wide Receiver Chaz Schilens
March 16th, 2012 at 3:58 PM
The New York Jets have continued their bust Friday by agreeing in principle with former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Chaz Scilens on a deal that will being the 6-4, 225 weapon to the Jets. Schilens played for Jets wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal in Oakland. He has 72 career receptions...

New York Jets Sign Quarterback Drew Stanton
March 16th, 2012 at 3:33 PM
The New York Jets have found their backup quarterback for Mark Sanchez, signing former Detroit Lions backup quarterback Drew Stanton. The Jets were hot on Stanton from the outset of free agency, convinced that he's the guy to backup Sanchez. Stanton was a highly-touted quarterback at Michigan State, but injuries...

New York Jets: Quiet Week Could Lead to a Loud Weekend in Free Agency
March 16th, 2012 at 12:49 PM
All week, everyone's been wondering what the New York Jets are up to. Uncharacteristically quiet so far in free agency, some thought the Jets were playing it cool and letting the market play out, while others thought they were plotting some kind of big splash behind the scenes. It might...

New York Jets’ Antonio Cromartie: Free Agent Recruiter
March 16th, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Most NFL players sit back and let the front office handle free agency, tweeting out congratulatory messages to players once they've signed. New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie has bucked that trend, taking to Twitter to campaign for who he wants the Jets to sign, while also recruiting the individual...

Brandon Meriweather Spurns New York Jets: Other Safety Options
March 15th, 2012 at 2:49 PM
The New York Jets were planning on hosting free agent safety Brandon Meriweather today as they continue to try to upgrade the back end of their defense. Meriweather has cancelled that visit and is no longer a free agent after signing with the Washington Redskins for two years. The safety...

Chaz Schilens, Brandon Meriweather and Drew Stanton: New York Jets Hosting Visits Today
March 15th, 2012 at 10:40 AM
The New York Jets have multiple free agent visits set up today, as it looks to be their most active day of the NFL Free Agency period so far. The Jets will be hosting backup quarterback Drew Stanton, wide receiver Chaz Schilens and safety Brandon Meriweather today. Stanton is slated...

Nick Folk, Chaz Schilens and Jerricho Cotchery: New York Jets Free Agency Update
March 14th, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Free Agency continues to roll on for the New York Jets, as they continue to put out feelers for upgrades at need positions and take care of their own. The Jets kicked off day two of NFL Free Agency by re-signing kicker Nick Folk. Folk has two seasons with the...

New York Jets: Day 1 of Free Agency is Done, Now What?
March 14th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
We are now into the second day of NFL Free Agency, and a plan is starting to come together for the New York Jets. The Jets have taken care of their own first, also touching base with some free agents of interest. Anticipated names like LaRon Landry, Reggie Nelson and...

New York Jets’ Woody Johnson: “We Passed” on Peyton Manning
March 14th, 2012 at 8:00 AM
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson sat down with Neil Cavuto of FOX Business Network last night and addressed the Peyton Manning situation. While most seemed to believe that the Jets decided to move forward with Mark Sanchez only after the Manning camp gave some indication that they weren't interested,...

New York Jets Re-sign Bryan Thomas
March 13th, 2012 at 5:42 PM
The New York Jets have re-signed outside linebacker Bryan Thomas, as announced by the team shortly after the start of free agency. Thomas missed most of the 2011 season due to an Achilles injury. The deal is for one year. The Jets have been relatively quiet so far in free...

NFL Free Agency is Officially Open: Let the Madness Begin
March 13th, 2012 at 4:00 PM
It's 4 p.m., do you know where your free agents are? It's officially time to kick off NFL Free Agency, which is always an interesting time. it won't be quite the same blitz we experience last August, as free agency was packed into just one week, but with some of...

New York Jets’ Sione Pouha: Contract Details
March 13th, 2012 at 12:51 PM
This time of year in the NFL it's all about money and cap space. The details of Sione Pouha's three-year contract have been revealed, giving us a clearer picture of the salary cap situation for the New York Jets. Pouha received a three-year, $15 million deal with $9.5 million in...

New York Jets: Top Five Potential Free Agent Additions
March 13th, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Now that the NFL has set the 2012 salary cap at $120.6 million for almost of the 32 clubs, plus $1.6 million more due to the NFL fining Dallas and Washington for front loading contracts, the New York Jets now know they will have more or less $14.4 million available...

New York Jets Will Have an Extra $1.6 Million in Cap Space Thanks to Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins
March 12th, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Are a New York Jets fan? Do you like salary cap space? Of course you do. It's time to say "Thank you," to Jerry Jones and Daniel Snyder. The NFL has heavily penalized the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for not heeding their warning about the uncapped year in 2010....