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New York Jets news, commentary and insider info from beat writer Kimberley A. Martin.
Jets waive Jones and Smith
The Jets announced on Tuesday that they have waived LB Eddie Jones and S DeAngelo Smith.
Jones (6-3, 260) played in one game for the Jets, at New England (10/9/11), and spent time on both the Jets and Rams practice squads in 2011. He was brought back to the team as a reserve/future free agent in January.
Smith (5-11, 200) spent time with the Cowboys, Browns, Bears, and Lions, and saw...
Ellis to serve 45 days in jail
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Kenrick Ellis was sentenced to 179 days in jail, with 89 suspended, according to Hampton Circuit Court records.
But, per Virginia law, he only will have to serve half of that (i.e., 45 days) because it's a misdemeanor charge, according to a court clerk. The clerk also confirmed Ellis will report to jail on June 15.
With the Jets heading up to Cortland on July 26, he could...
Bauer named as Clinkscales' replacement
Jeff Bauer has been named the Jets new director of college scouting, the team announced Friday evening.
The position previously was held by Joey Clinkscales, who recently left the organization to become the director of player personnel for the Oakland Raiders.
Bauer had served as the Jets' Midwest area scout the past 11 seasons. Prior to joining the organization, he was a high...
Jets sign UFDA Campbell
On the heels of the Yeremiah Bell news, the Jets announced they have signed G Terrence Campbell as an UDFA.
The 6-3, 296-pound Campbell was one of 37 players invited to the Redskins three-day rookie mini-camp on a tryout basis.
He originally was recruited as a defensive lineman coming out of high school, but was switched to offense before his first game for South Carolina. Campbell went...
Yeremiah Bell is a Jet
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Veteran SS Yeremiah Bell has agreed to a one-year contract with the Jets, according to a source.
The former Miami Dolphin has agreed to a $1.4 million deal -- $1.3M of which is fully-guaranteed. He will receive a $1.1M base base salary (fully-guaranteed), plus a $200,000 signing bonus and a $100,00 workout bonus.
The Jets have yet to confirm the signing, but are expected to do...
Ellis agrees to plea agreement
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Kenrick Ellis reportedly pled to a lesser charge of assault and battery (a misdemeanor) during a pre-trial hearing Thursday afternoon in Hampton (Va.) Circuit Court.
The Jets nose tackle had been facing a felony malicious wounding charge -- which carried a maximum sentence of 20 years.
The Commonwealth’s attorney’s office could not be reached for comment, but by accepting a plea agreement,...
Sources: Coples, Allen sign deals
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**Updated @ 6:30 p.m.**
Sources confirmed Thursday that first-round pick Quinton Coples has agreed to a fully-guaranteed four-year deal with a team option for a fifth. The DE from UNC -- who was taken 16th overall in April's draft -- is expected to earn just shy of what No. 15 pick Bruce Irvin agreed to: a $9.3M deal (with a $5.2M signing bonus).
The Jets signed S Antonio...
T-shirt site shuts down after Tebow threatens to sue [Updated]
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**Updated Sun., May 20 **
Looks like www.cubbytees.com is up and running again.
The site appeared to be shut down a month after receiving a "cease and desist" letter from Tebow's representation. But it turns out, the T-shirt company isn't scared of the Jets backup quarterback.
In an email to the Associated Press, Kevin Doolan of CubbyTees.com said his company will...
Could Jets be "mystery team" for S Bell?
Agent Drew Rosenhaus told Miami radio WQAM that his client, safety Yeremiah Bell, could sign with one of four teams in the next 24 hours.
And the Jets are one of them.
“I’m on my way to a mystery team, and I don’t want to give away the negotiations.” Rosenhaus said. “They’re all great situations because they need help at the safety position. He’s certainly looking to continue as a starter,...
Jets notes: Thomas on schedule, plus Mangold talks waxing
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For Bryan Thomas, just being able to run alongside his teammates is a feat in and of itself.
The Jets linebacker, who had Achilles surgery last year, was beaming in the locker room Wednesday as he spoke about his latest “milestone” – keeping pace with his teammates during drills.
“It was like a celebration out there,” Thomas said with a smile.
During the rehab process, he started...
