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Jets stay busy, release Faneca, trade Washington

24 April 2010

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Prior to this off-season, the Jets weren’t exactly known for their propensity to wheel and deal during the draft. But after blockbuster free agent period netted them Antonio Cromartie, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Jason Taylor, New York mad yet another splash in the pool this morning with their release of Pro Bowl guard Alan Faneca and [...]

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Jason Taylor headed to Big Apple, signs with Jets

20 April 2010

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In a deal that was bound to happen sooner or later, the New York Jets have agreed in principle to a contract with free agent defensive end Jason Taylor. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal is for two seasons and is worth an estimated $13 million. If things do not work out as planned, [...]

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Pre-Draft Team Needs: AFC East

14 April 2010

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The AFC East has been a hotbed of activity this off-season, with just about every team upgrading its roster via trade or free agency. The only club that hasn’t done much is Buffalo, but they’re expected to make headway with their draft picks next week, so in the long run, every team in the division [...]

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Jets go all in, get Santonio Holmes via trade

12 April 2010

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In a move that can only be described as a shocking, the New York Jets acquired wide receiver Santonio Holmes from Pittsburgh earlier late last night. According to ESPN New York, the Jets will send their fifth round pick in this year’s draft to the Steelers, in return for Holmes, who had seemingly established himself [...]

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LaDainian Tomlinson Headed To New York Jets

14 March 2010

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Earlier this afternoon, we posted that sources close to former Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson were saying he would playing in New York next fall.  That speculation has officially become a reality this evening, after ESPN reported that Tomlinson and the New York Jets have agreed on a two year contract. Tomlinson had previously visited [...]

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New York Jets to land LaDainian Tomlinson soon?

14 March 2010

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Shocking as it may seem at first glance, future Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson is on his way to New York City to sign with the Jets, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Acee did caution that the deal is not final as of yet, but sources close to Tomlinson [...]

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Thomas Jones inks two year deal in Kansas City

9 March 2010

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Hurt feelings can be a powerful motivator, and this afternoon free agent running back Thomas Jones exemplified that in a big way, signing a contract with the Chiefs, after being unceremoniusly dumped by New York. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jones has agreed to a two year deal for $5 million, with $500,000 in incentives. Cut [...]

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San Francisco interested in adding Leon Washington?

9 March 2010

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Mark this down as conjecture at this point, but based on various reports around the league, the 49ers have begun to show interest in signing restricted free agent running back Leon Washington (Jets) to a offer sheet in the near future. Washington was only tendered with a second round offer, and as such he could [...]

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With Rolle out the door, Cards turn to Rhodes

6 March 2010

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Heading into the free agency period yesterday, Arizona knew they were going to have problems next year at safety if they didn’t make a move. But after watching their offer to bring back Antrel Rolle fall by the wayside, the Cards wasted little time in striking a deal with the Jets to get Kerry Rhodes [...]

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Jets make it official with Jones

5 March 2010

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The news of running back Thomas Jones’ departure from New York hit the wire earlier this week, but it didn’t become official until today with the Jets filing the necessary paperwork with the league to make Jones a free agent. Jones is thought to be coveted by several teams, including San Diego, New England, and [...]

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Jets fire opening salvo; get Cromartie via trade

4 March 2010

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With the league’s best cornerback in Darrelle Revis locking down one side of the field every Sunday, New York’s opponents tend to throw the other way more often than not. According to Fox Sports’s Jay Glazer, those days are all but over, as the Jets are on the verge of landing Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie [...]

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Seymour set for big payday; Asomugha on the way out?

24 February 2010

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The Raiders took a big gamble at the start of last season by trading away their top pick in 2012 to the Patriots to obtain Pro Bowl defensive End Richard Seymour, who was initially unwilling to play in Oakland, but eventually has warmed to the idea of sticking it out if the money is right. [...]

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