Jets Finally Move Former First Rounder Robertson to Denver

Posted by Matt Loede on April 25th, 2008 filed in News

The Jets have finally rid themselves of the burden of DT Dewayne Robertson, as they have found a trading partner for the former number one pick in the Denver Broncos.  New York has moved Robertson to the Broncos for a conditional pick in the 2009 draft.  The 26-year-old has had knee issues, but it could also be he just didn’t fit the system with the Jets.  “It’s a great opportunity,” said agent Hadley Engelhard. “He’s got the chance to showcase his abilities.”  In 77 regular-season games (75 starts), Robertson has 319 tackles, 188 solo, and 14 1/2 sacks. He’s forced four fumbles, recovered two, and had two pass breakups.

Robertson was almost moved to the Bengals last month, but the deal fell though when he failed a physical.  Denver and Detroit were two other teams that showed interest, but it took some time for the Jets and Broncos to finally wrap up a deal.  “Dewayne did a lot of good things for us and in that position in the 3-4,” coach Eric Mangini said  “I thought Dewayne did a lot of good things for us at nose where we didn’t have a lot of luxury, and he did a good job at end. I like him a lot. I think Dewayne is a good player in whatever system he’s in. He’s able to penetrate and make plays.”