The New York Jets have waived defensive tackle Simi Toeaina. The announcement was made by general manager Mike Tannenbaum. ‬‪‬‪ Toeaina (6’4", 292) played four years for the University of Oregon after redshirting in 2005. He played in 21 games and recorded 14 tackles during his career with the Ducks.

There’s an island attitude floating around the Jets locker room, and it’s not because they’re on vacation in July at various luxurious destinations before the start of training camp. For three players, there is a pervasive presence that ties the locker room together. Veteran offensive tackle Wayne Hunter, rookie tackle Aaron Kia and rookie linebacker [...]

The New York Jets and second-round draft pick Vladimir Ducasse have agreed to terms, according to SNY, who spoke to a league official. Ducasse, the offensive lineman from Massachusetts, is the third of four Jets draft picks to be signed and will now be able to focus on competing for the open left guard slot. [...]

Last week in Carlsbad, Calif., four New York Jets newcomers joined the rest of their draft class at the NFL Rookie Symposium, four days of learning for the league’s freshest faces. The 252 players who attended (only three draft choices were excused for medical reasons) were given an introduction to life in the pros. “I [...]

A traditional college football rivalry will resume in 2013 when the Syracuse University Orange and the Penn State Nittany Lions face each other at the New Meadowlands Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants. Syracuse director of athletics Dr. Daryl Gross, Penn State director of athletics Tim Curley and New Meadowlands [...]

This offseason the New York Jets overhauled their running back position. During OTAs and minicamp, the Jets’ feelings are clear that second-year man Shonn Greene can replace Thomas Jones’ production as the starter. And to fully reproduce the impressive stats that last year’s running game put together, the Jets also brought in future Hall of [...]

The New York Jets have signed fourth-round draft selection running back Joe McKnight and waived kicker Jared Ballman, safety Brannon Condren and defensive tackle Mick Williams. The announcements were made by general manager Mike Tannenbaum. McKnight (5’11", 194) was selected 112th overall by the Jets in the April draft. He played in 36 games, including [...]

Last season opposing wide receivers were more stranded on Darrelle Revis’ “island” than Kate and Jack were on the hit television show “Lost.” This year, rival offenses will have new cornerbacks to contend with in the ultra-athletic Antonio Cromartie and first-round draft pick Kyle Wilson. And the fourth man who will play a part in [...]

Jerricho Cotchery never ceases to take care of business. It could be in regard the Cotchery Foundation that he and his wife run, but for most fans of No. 89, it’s most obvious on the field. We stopped by J-Co’s locker this past week to check in with him about his game and his foundation, days before [...]

The Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge, in its 15th consecutive year, will highlight the brightest football talent from New York City and Long Island in an effort to raise money and awareness to fight cystic fibrosis and support youth football in the New York metropolitan area. Boomer Esiason, former NFL quarterback, CBS analyst, and chairman for [...]

Jets fans have something new to toast today. The team announced today it is creating a limited-release Jets Uncorked, a 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, made from the finest grapes California has to offer. The team made the announcement at a reception in The Tiffany Green Room at the new stadium at the conclusion of the [...]

As head coach Rex Ryan confidently strode from the locker room to the turf of New Jets Stadium, a wide grin suddenly emerged. Behind him, the same reaction took hold of the Jets players. This morning, the Green & White held their first football event on the field at the Home of the Jets. Throughout [...]

Transcript of Jets head coach Rex Ryan’s midday news conference after Tuesday’s morning minicamp practice:    On first-round rookie CB Kyle Wilson… Well, because we haven’t signed him yet, Kyle is an average player [laughter]. See, I’ve learned. You guys told me that I need quit praising guys [smiling]. No, Kyle looks terrific. The thing I’m [...]

When covered one on one by a linebacker, tight end Dustin Keller’s eyes light up, just like they did during Tuesday’s practice when he continually beat linebackers in drills. Defenses can’t cover him with a cornerback or a safety either — he’s just too big. Someone who knows all too well about trying to cover [...]

The Green & White will take the field for the first time at the Home of the Jets on Wednesday morning. Gates will open to public at 9:30 a.m. and head coach Rex Ryan will officially commence the final 2010 minicamp practice at 11:30. “It’s very nice. I think it blows the old stadium away,” [...]

Jets head coach Rex Ryan honored a New York City high school student before addressing the media at today’s news conference when the Jets and the Public Schools Athletic League announced the winner of the first ,000 Play Like a Jet college scholarship winner. Ryan was all smiles as he presented the award and check [...]

Calling ALL Jets fans. Beginning today at 10 a.m., those recently announced PSL price cuts at New Jets Stadium are in effect for all wearers of the green and white. The cuts of up to 50 percent in three PSL zones at the new Home of the Jets were announced last Friday. Here again are [...]

Originally posted: 6/7/10 The Jets announced today that fans are invited to watch them take the field for the first time at their new stadium on Wednesday, June 16. During this historic practice, players will suit up and step out of the tunnel to get ready for a new season of Jets football. The practice, [...]

Transcript of Jets head coach Rex Ryan’s midday news conference following Monday’s morning minicamp practice: First off, it’s going to be a great game against New England this week [laughter]. It’s the start of mandatory minicamps. It’s good to see everybody here. We had it open to the public, so it was good to see [...]

Number 6 is back in the saddle again. After watching the majority of the Jets’ OTA team drills this spring, Mark Sanchez today took snaps during the 11-on-11 portions of practice for a second consecutive workout. It was the first time this offseason that the media had seen the second-year passer lead the first unit [...]