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Team Notebook: New York Jets News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Jets | Sanchez would like to play Dallas in Mexico Gerry Fraley, of The Dallas Morning News, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said Friday, Feb. 5, that one of his career goals is to play against the Dallas Cowboys in Mexico City. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said he wants to be "first in line" when the NFL schedules its next game in Mexico. Jets | Purdum agrees to terms Mark Cannizzaro and Paul Schwartz, of the New York Post, report the New York Jets have agreed to terms with free-agent LS Tanner Purdum (Chiefs). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Jets | Sanchez would welcome Pennington returning Gary Myers, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said Friday, Feb. 5, he would welcome the return of Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington to the team, should Pennington sign in the offseason. Pennington has expressed interest in signing with the Jets. "That is awesome," Sanchez said. "Chad is a guy who knows so much about playing in this league and hopefully he doesn't get tired of me asking questions." Jets | Pennington would be open to signing Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington, who is an impending free agent, said he would listen if the New York Jets were interested in signing him. However, Pennington said he is a little upset at how his first run with the Jets ended. "I'd be crazy not to be interested. Once you think you're too big where you can't entertain every opportunity, you'd better be careful because you'll be looking from the outside in," Pennington said. Jets | Ryan apparently provoked when he made obscene gesture ESPN.com reports FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer said during a radio interview that a fan heckled and spit on New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, which promoted Ryan to use an obscene gesture toward the fan. Ryan was fined $50,000 for the incident. Jets | Carrier hired Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the New York Jets have hired Baltimore Ravens assistant coach Mark Carrier as their defensive line coach. Jets | May not bring Green back next season Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets may not bring back restricted free-agent DE Howard Green next season. Jets | Will try to re-sign Douglas Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets will try to re-sign unrestricted free-agent DE Marques Douglas during the offseason. Jets | Ellis may need offseason surgery Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets DE Shaun Ellis (knee) may need offseason surgery on a knee injury that bothered him during the season. Jets | Sanchez believes team can make Super Bowl Updating a previous report, Mark Cannizzaro and Steve Serby, of the New York Post, report New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said he believes the Jets have the talent and coaching to make the Super Bowl next season. "We're ready to go. We'll be ready to go next year. I feel like we have the talent. We have the coaching staff, we have the management to make it to this game. It's going to require a lot of hard work in the offseason by each player and we'll be ready to go. Do we think it can happen next year? Absolutely. That's the way we feel," Sanchez said. Jets | Sanchez comments on surgery Updating a previous report, Mark Cannizzaro and Steve Serby, of the New York Post, report New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (knee) said he will have surgery on his knee within the next two weeks and has been told he will be back for training camp and for as many organized team activities as possible. He said the procedure is a patellar-stabilizing surgery. Jets | NFL will not punish Ryan The Associated Press reports the NFL will not additionally fine New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan for his obscene gesture at event in Miami last week. The Jets fined Ryan $50,000 for the incident. Jets | Timetable for Sanchez’s return from surgery unknown Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets announced Tuesday, Feb. 2, that QB Mark Sanchez (knee) has decided to have surgery on his left knee, but there seems to be gray area on the length of the recovery period. The team would not give a specific timetable, saying only that Sanchez will be ready before the start of training camp. When it was revealed last week that Sanchez was mulling surgery, the feeling close to the team was that it would be a two-month recovery. Sanchez will have the surgery, believed to be an arthroscopic procedure, in approximately two weeks. Jets | Ryan fined ESPN's Adam Schefter reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan was fined $50,000 Tuesday, Feb. 2, for saluting fans with his middle finger at a mixed martial arts event in South Florida. Jets | To meet with Foley Christopher Price, of WEEI.com, reports the New York Jets are scheduled to meet with free-agent LB Ricky Foley (CFL) in the next few days. Jets | Ryan may escape fine from NFL Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports if the New York Jets fine head coach Rex Ryan internally for saluting fans with his middle finger during a mixed martial arts event in South Florida, the NFL would not follow up with another fine, according to a league source. The Jets will likely impose a manageable fine on Ryan to keep the league out of it. Jets | Sanchez to undergo knee surgery Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (knee) has decided to undergo surgery on his left knee. Sanchez is expected to undergo surgery in the next two or three weeks to strengthen a patella-stabilizing ligament. The operation is believed to be an arthroscopic procedure, and it will be performed by the team's doctors. Sanchez's recovery time is expected to be about two months, and he is expected to be ready for the team's training camp. Jets | Have not talked to Faneca about restructuring Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets OG Alan Faneca said the Jets have not approached him about the possibility of restructuring his contract. He is scheduled to make at least $7.5 million in 2010. Jets | Mangold wants a new deal Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets C Nick Mangold said he hopes to sign a long-term contract extension prior to the start of the 2010 season. Mangold has only one year remaining on his current deal. "I know - and I hope - they'll do the right thing," Mangold said. "I'm not too worried about it right now." Jets | To talk contract extension with Revis Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the New York Jets will begin talking to CB Darrelle Revis about a long-term contract extension in the offseason. Jets | Will look into fining R. Ryan Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports the NFL said it would "look into" the possibility of fining New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan for flipping his middle finger at Miami Dolphins fans Saturday, Jan. 30. Jets | R. Ryan apologizes for gesture Saturday Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan apologized for flipping a middle finger at Miami Dolphins fans at a mixed martial arts event Saturday, Jan. 30. Ryan said, "It was stupid and inappropriate. I wouldn't accept that type of behavior from one of the coaches or players and its unacceptable from me. I apologize to the Jets organization, the National Football League and NFL fans everywhere." Jets | Tannenbaum believes Gholston has passion for game Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said he does not think LB Vernon Gholston has lost his love for playing football. "He's never missed a workout, doesn't miss practice. I have no objective information to say this guy doesn't like football. He may he quiet, but that doesn't mean he's not passionate," Tannenbaum said. Jets | Eight could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports New York Jets QB Kellen Clemens, CB Drew Coleman, WR Braylon Edwards, DT Howard Green, OT Wayne Hunter, WR Brad Smith, S Eric Smith and RB Leon Washington could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year. Jets | Gholston expected to return New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said during a press conference that he expects LB Vernon Gholston to be with the team next season. Jets | Sanchez would be ready for camp if he had knee surgery New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said during a press conference that QB Mark Sanchez (knee) would be able to return well before training camp if he needs the have a surgical procedure on his knee. Tannenbaum does not know if Sanchez would miss any offseason workouts. Jets | Will tender offer to Clemens New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said during a press conference that the Jets will tender a second-round offer to impending restricted free-agent QB Kellen Clemens. The Jets would get a second-round draft choice if another team signed Clemens and the Jets failed to match. Jets | Will tender offer to Washington New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said during a press conference that the Jets will tender a contract to impending restricted free-agent RB Leon Washington, but he does not know what tender level Washington will be offered. Tannenbaum said he is not sure if the team will talk to Washington about a long-term contract. Jets | Tannenbaum hopes Jones to return New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said during a press conference that he hopes RB Thomas Jones will return to the team next season. He said there are some economic issues the two sides have to work out in the next month. Jets | Sanchez having knee checked out Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (knee) is meeting with Dr. James Andrews to see if his injured knee will need any offseason surgery. If Sanchez does need surgery, it likely would be a minor procedure. Jets | Six signed to future contracts Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports the New York Jets have signed CB Brannon Condren, WR Britt Davis, FB Jason S. Davis, DT Matt Kroul, C Michael Parenton and DT Ty Steinkuhler to future contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Jets | T. Jones due roster bonus in March Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets RB Thomas Jones is due a $3 million signing bonus in March. Jets | Faneca owed hefty bonus in February Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets OG Alan Faneca is due a $7.5 million bonus if he is on the roster on Friday, Feb. 12. It is uncertain if the Jets will pay the bonus. Jets | Rhodes could ask for trade The New York Post reports New York Jets SS Kerry Rhodes said he wants to stay with the Jets but could ask for a trade during the offseason. Jets | Rhodes says teams showing interest in him Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets SS Kerry Rhodes said during a television appearance that he has been receiving calls from other teams inquiring about his status. Jets | Rhodes undergoes MRI for multiple ailments Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets SS Kerry Rhodes said via Twitter that he went for MRI exams on both shoulders, both feet and a knee. Jets | Teammates critical of Gholston Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports if the New York Jets opt to release LB Vernon Gholston in the offseason, he would not be missed in the locker room. "I don't see the passion," said one of Gholston's teammates, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "He plays stiff and he just doesn't seem to have that love for the game. I've never seen any emotion at all." Jets | Gholston's future uncertain Dave Hutchinson, of The Star Ledger, reports New York Jets LB Vernon Gholston's future with the team is uncertain this offseason even though the team owes him roughly $11 million in guaranteed money. Jets | Leaning toward releasing Strickland Dave Hutchinson, of The Star Ledger, reports the New York Jets are leaning toward releasing CB Donald Strickland this offseason. Jets | Edwards will return next season Updating a previous report, The New York Post reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said WR Braylon Edwards, who will be a restricted free agent, will be back with the team next season. Ryan said the team plans to tender a contract that would give the team a first-round and third-round draft choice if a team signs Edwards and the Jets do not match the offer. Jets | Rhodes' future with team uncertain The New York Post reports New York Jets SS Kerry Rhodes said now is not the time to discuss whether he will return to the team next season. Head coach Rex Ryan said he has talked with Rhodes about his future but would not reveal what they were talking about. Jets | Five coaches will not return next season The Associated Press reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said the contracts of assistant quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo, assistant defensive backs coach Doug Plank, special teams assistant Kevin O'Dea, pass rush specialist Chuck Smith and defensive quality control coach Brian Smith will not be renewed. Jets | Feely hopes to re-sign Andy McCullough, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets PK Jay Feely, who is an impending free agent, said he hopes to re-sign with the team during the offseason. Jets | Washington believes he will be ready for next season Andy McCullough, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets RB Leon Washington (leg) said he believes he will be ready for the start of next season. Jets | Jenkins believes he will be ready for next season Andy McCullough, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets DT Kris Jenkins (knee) said he has been told he is ahead of schedule and believes he will be ready for the start of next season. |
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