Jets to bring training camp back to Cortland

The Jets announced Wednesday that they will return to SUNY Cortland for training camp.

The Central New York campus has served as the site for Jets training camp every year since Rex Ryan became coach (2009) except one. In 2011, the team was forced to use their practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., because of the NFL lockout.

"I love the fact that we are going back to Cortland," Ryan said in a statement. "Everyone knows how I feel about going away. I think it is a big part of building our team camaraderie. The community, the school and the people of Cortland have been outstanding and we are all excited to be going back this summer."

Added general manager John Idzik: "The school and the community have joined together to continually provide a terrific backdrop for our team to come together at a critical stage of our season. I am pleased that we are returning to Cortland for training camp again this summer."

According to a source, the Jets also will host a family event on Long Island during training camp and players are expected to attend. The date and location have not been finalized, however.

Being that 2014 was an option year for the Jets, the team had the choice of re-upping with SUNY Cortland or finding a new location for camp. They also could have chosen to remain in New Jersey and use their state-of-the-art practice facility.