Jets football news and links.
Brett Favre has announced that he is not returning for another season with the NY Jets and is retiring; for good, so he says. Favre gave the Jets a good ride and some thrills, especially in the first half of the season. But whatever Brett does now, its time for the Jets to move forward and let their young up and coming quarterbacks go out there and prove they can get the job done. For more on this story, see this article.
The NY Jets will have many options in the free agent market this off season. The Jets were a much improved team over 2007 and accordingly have fewer gaps to fill. This article reviews some of the defensive players available and each would fit into the teams plans.
Erik Ainge has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL’s drug policy. For more, see this story.
Brett Favre was named the offensive player of the week on the strenght on his six touchdown passes last Sunday. For more details, see this story.
Brett Favre injured his left ankle during Mondays game with the San Diego Chargers. Favre is participanting in this weeks practices and is not expected to miss Sundays game with Arizona. For more, see this story.
Brett Favre continued to practice with the NY Jets in preparation for his start in tomorrows preseason game with the Washington Redskins. However, he has reported that his arm is feeling somewhat fatigued but that it’s nothing to be concerned about. For more on todays practice, see this report.
Ben Graham looks to be set to take over as the NY Jets punter this season. For more, see this story.
Its official. The NY Jets aquired Bret Favre from the Green Bay Packers for future draft picks, depending on how often he plays and if the Jets make the playoffs. Chad Pennington was immediately given his unconditional release. I think most will agree the Jets not only got a bargain, but can only improve. For more, see this story.
The NY Jets fined tight end Chris Bkaer $3,000.00 and placed him on the PUP list. For more, see this story.
The NY Jets signed Joe Smith, formerly a punter with Central Washington University, to a free agent contract. For more, see this article.
