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Team Notebook: New York JetsJets | Unlikely to sign Burress Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports the New York Jets likely will not sign unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants), according to ESPN's John Clayton. Jets | Ryan believes Gholson can be big part of defense Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he believes LB Vernon Gholston can be a big part of the team's defense this season. "He realizes now that this is it. We all know he's strong. He's all that kind of stuff. Now lets see it on the field. I think he's starting to show that. I just know he's going to be a big part of what we do and a big part of our success," Ryan said. Jets | Murrell, Trusnik could see more time while Pace out Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets LB Marques Murrell and LB Jason Trusnik could see more playing time while LB Calvin Pace serves his four-game suspension. Jets | Gholston could start while Pace out J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets LB Vernon Gholston may start at outside linebacker while LB Calvin Pace serves his four-game suspension. Jets | Pace suspended four games Eric Allen, of NewYorkJets.com, reports New York Jets LB Calvin Pace has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performing enhancing substances. Pace said in a statement that the violation occurred because he used an over-the-counter dietary supplement that contained a substance banned by the league that he did not know about. Jets | Fladell waived The New York Jets have announced they have waived OG Mike Fladell. Jets | Fladell claimed The New York Jets have announced they have claimed OG Mike Fladell (Giants) off waivers. Jets | Sanchez has sights set on starting Eric Allen, of NewYorkJets.com, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said he is confident of earning the team's starting quarterback job. Sanchez is competing with QB Kellen Clemens for the spot. "For me, I feel like I'm going to be on the field and that's what you always want to do. You don't grow up dreaming of being a backup, so I'm going to go for it," Sanchez said. "I know Kellen's going to do the same thing, and it's going to be a great competition and I'm excited to compete with him." Jets | Urrutia claimed Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the New York Jets have claimed WR Mario Urrutia (Bengals) off waivers. Jets | Barksdale claimed The New York Jets have announced they have claimed CB Rashad Barksdale (Giants) off waivers. Jets | Waiting to see what happens with Burress' legal issues ESPNews reports New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said during an interview on Boomer Esiason's radio show that the Jets are waiting to see what happens with unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress' (Giants) legal situation before deciding on whether to pursue him. Jets | Waiting on deal for naming rights to new stadium Tom Canavan, of the Associated Press, reports the New York Jets are willing to wait for the right price before reaching a deal on the naming rights to their new stadium. New York Giants chief executive John Mara said the teams have had recent negotiations with several companies and that interest in the naming rights has been renewed. Mara said a deal is not close and emphasized the Giants and Jets would not reach an agreement just to have one in place for the 2010 season. Jets | Christopher signs The New York Jets have announced they have signed unrestricted free-agent LB Brock Christopher (Falcons). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Jets | Losing interest in Burress Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets' interest in unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) is not as high as it once was, according to a source. Jets | Greene signed The New York Jets have announced they have signed third-round draft choice RB Shonn Greene. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Jets | Cotchery thinks team has talent at receiver The Associated Press reports New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery said all of the doubts about the Jets' receivers is extra juice for the team's receivers to pick up their game. Cotchery, who has 260 career receptions, is the team's only proven receiver on roster. "I want everybody to understand that I'm really not blowing smoke, but we have a lot of talented guys at wide receiver," Cotchery said. Jets | Wright impressive during minicamp The Associated Press reports New York Jets WR Wallace Wright was one of the team's top performers during their recent minicamp. He was on the receiving end of a pretty touchdown pass from QB Mark Sanchez. Jets | Smith injured Thursday Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets FS Eric Smith (hamstring) pulled a hamstring during practice Thursday, June 11. Jets | Ryan says Murrell, Wright had great minicamps Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he was impressed with the performances of LB Marques Murrell and WR Wallace Wright during the team's minicamp. Jets | Milner waived The New York Jets have announced they have waived TE Martrez Milner. Jets | Sanchez deal allows him to compete right away in training camp Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez will be able to continue his battle for the starting quarterback position when training camp resumes now that he has signed his contract with the team. "It's not in my makeup to hold out like that," Sanchez said. "That would have just been terrible for me. But this just eliminates that whole factor. I'll be there Day One, ready to go and ready to compete." Jets | Greene only unsigned draft pick Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets rookie RB Shonn Greene, a third-round draft choice, is the only remaining member of the 2009 Jets' draft class that remains unsigned. Jets | Sanchez deal worth as much as $60M Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez's five-year contract with the team will pay him as much as $60 million with incentives. He pocketed $28 million guaranteed. Jets | More on Sanchez's contract Updating previous reports, ESPNews reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez's five-year deal is worth $50 million overall. Jets | Sanchez contract update Updating a previous report, Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez signed a five-year deal that includes $28 million in guaranteed money. The other financial terms were not disclosed. Jets | Jenkins has seen time at end Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets DT Kris Jenkins has lined up at defensive end during offseason workouts but will spend much of his time at nose tackle this season. Jets | Ryan impressed with E. Smith Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan has been impressed with FS Eric Smith during the offseason workouts. "He has really taken off for us," said Ryan. "He's really improving. He's a veteran guy who came in and I don't know if he was disgruntled with where he was initially on the depth charts. He just keeps getting better." Jets | Sanchez agrees to terms Randy Lange, of NewYorkJets.com, reports the New York Jets have agreed to terms with first-round draft choice QB Mark Sanchez. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Jets | Could use Wildcat this season Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets could use the Wildcat formation on offense this season after practicing in the formation the last two days. RB Leon Washington and WR Brad Smith have lined up behind center in the formation during practice. Jets | Hodges signed The New York Jets announced Wednesday, June 10, that they have signed free-agent P Reggie Hodges (Jets). Jets | Wilbur released The New York Jets announced Wednesday, June 10, that they have waived P Eric Wilbur. Jets | Ryan believes Westerman can make team Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he believes DE Jamaal Westerman can make the team's final roster. "We think he's got a future for us," Ryan said. "The way he's going, it could be sooner than later." Jets | Franks, Harris miss morning practice Tuesday Roderick Boone, of Newsday, reports New York Jets TE Bubba Franks (knee) and LB David Harris (mouth) did not participate in morning practice Tuesday, June 9. Jets | Preliminary contract negotiations begin for Sanchez Rich Cimini, of The New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets have begun preliminary contract negotiations with rookie QB Mark Sanchez's agent. Jets | Quarterback competition will be fierce Rich Cimini, of The New York Daily News, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said the quarterback competition is going to be "fierce." QB Kellen Clemens continued to work with the first team Tuesday, June 9, and outperformed rookie QB Mark Sanchez. Sanchez has the stronger arm, and was throwing lasers in a one-on-one drill, but he has to avoid mistakes. He threw an interception during 7-on-7 drills, which was returned for a touchdown. Ryan wants Sanchez to also improve his voice, as he wants Sanchez to be louder and more inflective with his cadence. Jets | L. Washington could hold out of training camp if new deal isn't in place Rich Cimini, of The New York Daily News, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington strongly hinted he won't show up for training camp if his contract situation isn't taken care of. He is set to make $535,000 this year. He wants to be paid "fair-market value." While he said he wasn't angry or frustrated, when Cimini asked him if he would be a camp holdout if negotiations were still dragging, Washington said: "You figure it out." Jets | Waive two players Randy Lange, of NewYorkJets.com, reports the New York Jets have waived LB Nate Harris and DT Brian Schaefering. Jets | Kobel signed Randy Lange, of NewYorkJets.com, reports the New York Jets have signed free-agent DL Craig Kobel (Eagles). Jets | Still interested in Burress Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets are still interested in unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants). Jets | Clemens outperforming Sanchez Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets QB Kellen Clemens has outperformed QB Mark Sanchez during the team's offseason practices. Jets | Clemens helping Sanchez adjust Bob Glauber, of Newsday, reports New York Jets QB Kellen Clemens said he is trying to help QB Mark Sanchez adjust to the NFL even though the two are competing for the starting quarterback job. Jets | Greene dealing with sore ribs Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said RB Shonn Greene (ribs) is dealing with tender ribs after a hit during practice. Jets | Rhodes very confident in defense Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets FS Kerry Rhodes said on his Twitter page that he believes the Jets will have the best defense in the league. "We will be the best defense in the league this year. I feel for the offenses we're gonna face," Rhodes wrote. Jets | A. Harris waived The New York Jets have announced they have waived DT Anthony Harris. Jets | Harris to be held out for a few weeks Dave Hutchinson, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports the New York Jets will keep LB David Harris (lip, mouth) away from contact for the next few weeks because he received stitches for his lip and suffered some loose teeth after colliding with FS Jim Leonhard. |
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