Fri 21 Mar 2014

Jets release Sanchez, sign Vick (The SportsXchange)

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The New York Jets made a change at quarterback on Friday, signing free-agent Michael Vick and releasing Mark Sanchez. Vick and the Jets reached agreement on a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, according to reports. He leaves the Philadelphia Eagles after being replaced as the starter last season by Nick Foles. "We are excited to acquire Michael Vick," said Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, who coached Vick from 2009 to 2012 with the Eagles.
 

Thu 20 Mar 2014

Idzik: Jets have been “productive” in free agency (The Associated Press)

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NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Jets general manager John Idzik says the team is taking a ''judicious and selective'' approach in free agency, but adds that he thinks ''we've been productive.''
 

Fri 14 Mar 2014

Lions re-sign TE Pettigrew for $16 million (The SportsXchange)

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The Detroit Lions re-signed tight end Brandon Pettigrew to a four-year, $16 million contract Friday with half of the money guaranteed. Pettigrew had an off year in 2013, making 41 catches for 416 yards with two touchdowns, his lowest numbers in each category since his rookie season in 2009. Pettigrew said he wanted to stay with the Lions because he is in "a groove" with his teammates, including quarterback Matthew Stafford. Before re-signing, Pettigrew tested the free-agent market including interest from the New York Giants and New York Jets.
 

Mon 23 Sep 2013

New York, New York: Jets Flip Script on Giants (Yahoo Contributor Network)

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COMMENTARY | On the eve of the NFL season, if someone had said a New York team would fall victim to woeful quarterback play, a questionable pass rush, no semblance of a running game, and a shaky offensive line, you'd likely shake your head and say, Well, that's the New York Jets.
 

Sun 22 Sep 2013

NFL-Highlights of Sunday’s National Football League games (Reuters)

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(Adds later games) (The Sports Xchange) - New York Jets 27, Buffalo Bills 20 Geno Smith's second long touchdown pass of the day, a 69-yarder to Santonio Holmes with 9:23 left, snapped a tie and lifted the New York Jets to a win over the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. The Jets survived a franchise-record 20 penalties to remain a game behind the unbeaten Patriots and Dolphins in the AFC East. The Bills might have suffered an even bigger loss when running back C.J. Spiller exited in the third quarter with a knee injury and did not return. ...
 

Sat 14 Sep 2013

NFL-National Football League roundup (Reuters)

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Sept 14 (The Sports Xchange) - The New York Jets placed quarterback Mark Sanchez on short-term injured reserve, the team announced on Saturday. Sanchez, who has a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder, can be activated after the 10th game of the season. He must miss at least six weeks of practice and eight games. He was injured in the fourth quarter of the Jets' third preseason game against the New York Giants when he was hit by defensive tackle Marvin Austin. ...
 

Sat 14 Sep 2013

NFL roundup: Jets’ Sanchez on IR, designated to return (The SportsXchange)

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The New York Jets placed quarterback Mark Sanchez on short-term injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.
 

Sat 14 Sep 2013

Jets put Mark Sanchez on IR-designated to return, just another act in the circus (Shutdown Corner)

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A New York Jets franchise looking to change its image just can’t get out of its own way. On Saturday, the Jets made a rather unspectacular move, placing quarterback Mark Sanchez on injured reserve with a designation to return. But the transaction was precipitated by a comedy of errors that only underscores that this franchise is still operating under a big tent canopy and is still a circus. [ Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football is open for business ] Rewind to Aug. 24 and the Jets third preseason game against the New York Giants. Rookie quarterback Geno Smith, the Jets' second-round pick and the supposed replacement for Sanchez, played into the second half in his first start of preseason. Smith underwhelmed and threw three interceptions along with a safety and was mercifully pulled from the game.
 

Sat 14 Sep 2013

Jets’ Sanchez placed on short-term IR (The Associated Press)

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Mark Sanchez has his sights set on returning to the field this season - as the New York Jets' starting quarterback.
 

Sat 14 Sep 2013

Jets put Sanchez on short-term IR (The SportsXchange)

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The New York Jets placed quarterback Mark Sanchez on short-term injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.
 

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