Archive for March, 2008

Chatman Inks One-Year Deal with the Jets

  The Jets have come to terms with running back Jesse Chatman on a deal. Last season in his only year with Miami, Chatman ran for 515 yards on 128 carries in six starts. He also added 27 catches for 161 yards. Chatman was an undrafted free agent of the Chargers back in 2002, and [...]

Does Foxworth Have Interest in Playing for the Jets?

Newsday reports that restricted free agent defensive back Dominique Foxworth of the Broncos has some interest in playing in the Big Apple for the Jets.  Foxworth was one of three corners picked by the Broncos in the 2005 draft.  He was selected in the third round out of the Univ of Maryland.  In three seasons [...]

Richardson, Jets Come to Terms

                      If anything else, credit the New York Jets for at least trying to spend some money in the quest of improving their chances of visiting the postseason and beyond; according to SI.com, fullback Tony Richardson has agreed to a one-year contract with the team.  Financial terms of the deal, as usual, were not disclosed.  [...]

Jets and OG Faneca Officially Seal the Deal

The Jets officially signed Pro Bowl guard Alan Faneca on Monday.  Terms of the deal were not made public, but “Newsday” said Sunday that the two sides agreed to a five-year, $40-million deal.  Faneca earned seven Pro Bowl selections during his 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He hasn’t missed a start since 2001.

Another Free Agent Aboard – LB Pace Signs Six-Year Deal

The New York Jets are continuing to raid the free agent market, as the team today signed linebacker Calvin Pace, this after it seemed he was going to sign with the rival Miami Dolphins.  Len Pasquarelli of ESPN is reporting that Pace has signed a six-year deal worth $42 million.  The deal includes a signing [...]

Jets to Talk to Chargers OL Shane Olivea

The most active team in the free agent is at it again, as the New York Daily News is reporting that the Jets have inquired about free agent OL Shane Olivea.  The former 7th round draft pick of the Chargers would likely be thrown at right tackle, as the team will have Alan Faneca then [...]