2011 New York Jets season
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The 2011
New York Jets
season is the franchise's 42nd season
in the National Football League
(NFL), the 52nd season overall and the team's second season at MetLife Stadium. They will attempt to improve on their 11–5 record from 2010
and reach the playoffs for a franchise record third season in a row.
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for a Week 3 Sunday night battle with the Baltimore Ravens
. New York trailed early in the first quarter with Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain
returning a fumble 6 yards for a touchdown. The Jets would respond with running back Joe McKnight
returning a kickoff 107 yards for a touchdown. Baltimore would regain the lead with kicker Billy Cundiff
getting a 38-yard field goal, followed by running back Ray Rice
getting a 3-yard touchdown run. The Ravens added onto their lead in the second quarter with Cundiff making another 38-yard field goal, followed by linebacker Jarret Johnson
returning a fumble 26 yards for a touchdown. New York responded with linebacker David Harris
returning an interception 36 yards for a touchdown, followed by a 40-yard field goal from kicker Nick Folk
. Baltimore came right back in the third quarter with cornerback Lardarius Webb returning an interception 73 yards for a touchdown. From there, the Ravens' defense prevented any comeback attempt.
With the loss, the Jets fell to 2-2.
2011 NFL season
The 2011 NFL season, the 92nd regular season of the National Football League, began on Thursday, September 8, 2011 with the Super Bowl XLV champion Green Bay Packers defeating the New Orleans Saints 42–34 at Lambeau Field and will end with Super Bowl XLVI, the league's championship game, on...
New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
season is the franchise's 42nd season
New York Jets seasons
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in the National Football League
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(NFL), the 52nd season overall and the team's second season at MetLife Stadium. They will attempt to improve on their 11–5 record from 2010
2010 New York Jets season
The 2010 New York Jets season was the franchise's 41st season in the National Football League, the 51st season overall and the team's first season at New Meadowlands Stadium. The team improved on their 9–7 record from 2009 and reached the playoffs again. The Jets played their first pre-season game...
and reach the playoffs for a franchise record third season in a row.
Coaching changes
- Strength and conditioning coach Sal AlosiSal AlosiSal Alosi is the former head strength and conditioning coach for the New York Jets. On December 13, 2010, he was fined $25,000 by the Jets and suspended for the remainder of the season for tripping Miami Dolphins player Nolan Carroll as the latter ran along the sideline...
tendered his resignation from the team on January 31, 2011. In November 2010, Alosi became embroiled in controversy when he tripped Miami DolphinsMiami DolphinsThe Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
' cornerback Nolan CarrollNolan CarrollNolan Carroll, Jr. is an American football defensive back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was selected in the 5th round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins from the University of Maryland.-Early life:...
on a punt return that resulted in his suspension from the team. Former Atlanta FalconsAtlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
' assistant Bill Hughan was hired as the team's new strength and conditioning coach two weeks later on February 14, 2011. - Mike BloomgrenMike BloomgrenMichael Scott Bloomgren is an American football coach. He is currently the run game coordinator and offensive line coach for the Stanford Cardinal football team. Prior to beginning his coaching career, Mike played the tight end position at Culver-Stockton College.-Biography:Bloomgren prepped at...
left his assistant offensive coordinator position with the team in February to become the offensive line coach and run coordinator at Stanford. - Former Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
offensive coordinator Tom Moore was hired as an offensive consultant for the team in July 2011.
Arrivals
- The Jets signed Nick NovakNick NovakNicholas Ryan "Nick" Novak is an American football placekicker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
on February 9, 2011 to compete with incumbent kicker Nick FolkNick FolkNicholas "Nick" Alexander Folk is an American football kicker who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
. - The Jets announced the addition of ten undrafted free agents on July 27, 2011; Josh Baker, Collin Franklin, Nick Bellore, Stafford Gatling, Michael Campbell, Dan DePalma, Courtney SmithCourtney Smith (American football, born 1987)Courtney Smith is an American football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets of the National Football League after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft...
, Tom Ottaiano, Chris Stewart, and Julian Posey. - The Jets announced the addition of six undrafted free agents on July 28, 2011; Byron Landor, Davon Morgan, Zane Taylor, Taylor Boggs, Jeff Wills, and Matthias Berning.
- The Jets signed Chris BryanChris Bryan-Carlton Blues:As a mature-aged recruit, Bryan was drafted in the sixth round by Carlton in the 2004 AFL Draft. Drafted as a 22 years old, Bryan was given a chance after showing enough at VFL level for both Sandringham and Frankston...
and undrafted free agents Jeremy McGee and Jake Duron on July 29, 2011. - The Jets signed Donald Strickland on July 30, 2011.
- The Jets signed Plaxico BurressPlaxico BurressPlaxico Antonio Burress is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers eighth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft...
on July 31, 2011. - The Jets signed DaJuan MorganDaJuan MorganDaJuan Jamar Morgan is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina State.Morgan has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and New York...
on August 2, 2011. - The Jets signed Trevor CanfieldTrevor CanfieldTrevor Canfield is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
and Pete CliffordPete CliffordPete Clifford is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
on August 4, 2011. - The Jets signed Derrick MasonDerrick MasonDerrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason has also played for the Baltimore Ravens where he...
on August 6, 2011. - The Jets signed Wilson Raynor and Keith ZingerKeith ZingerKeith Jackson Zinger is an American football tight end currently plays for the New York Jets. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State...
on August 7, 2011. - The Jets signed David HerronDavid HerronDavid Leon Herron, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played football at Warren G...
and Eddie JonesEddie Jones (American football)Eddie Lewis Jones, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Texas....
on August 9, 2011. - The Jets signed Cordarol Scales on August 10, 2011.
- The Jets signed Aaron MaybinAaron Maybin-Buffalo Bills:On August 21, 2009, Maybin agreed to a five-year deal with the Buffalo Bills after being drafted with the 11th pick in the first round. He finished the season with 18 tackles and zero sacks while playing in all 16 regular season games during his 2009 rookie year.In his second season,...
on August 17, 2011. - The Jets signed Tracy Wilson and Nevin McCaskillNevin McCaskillNevin McCaskill is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
on August 24, 2011. - The Jets signed Isaiah TrufantIsaiah TrufantIsaiah Trufant is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed by the Spokane Shock as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Eastern Washington....
on September 1, 2011. - The Jets claimed Andrew SendejoAndrew SendejoAndrew Victor Sendejo is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was signed by the Sacramento Mountain Lions as a street free agent in 2010...
, Mardy Gilyard, Kevin O'ConnellKevin O'Connell (American football)Kevin William O'Connell is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
, and Colin BaxterColin BaxterColin Baxter is an American football offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chargers in 2011...
off waivers on September 4, 2011. - The Jets promoted Isaiah Trufant from the practice squad on September 10, 2011.
- The Jets promoted Patrick Turner from the practice squad on September 13, 2011.
- The Jets promoted Josh Baker from the practice squad on September 27, 2011.
- The Jets re-signed Aaron Maybin on September 28, 2011.
- The Jets promoted Eddie Jones from the practice squad on October 8, 2011.
- The Jets re-signed Ellis Lankster on October 11, 2011. Additionally, Martin Tevaseu was promoted from the practice squad.
- The Jets signed Eron RileyEron RileyEron Riley is an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the New York Jets of the National Football League. Riley was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
off the BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
' practice squad on October 19, 2011. - Shawn NelsonShawn Nelson (American football)Shawn Nelson is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. Nelson was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Southern Mississippi....
was signed to the Jets from Free Agency on October 31, 2011. - The Jets signed Austin HowardAustin HowardAustin Howard is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Northern Iowa....
from the RavensBaltimore RavensThe Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
' practice squad on November 25, 2011. - The Jets promoted Tracy Wilson from the practice squad on November 28, 2011.
Departures
- The Jets released veterans Damien WoodyDamien WoodyDamien Michael Woody is a former American football offensive lineman who played for the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions and New York Jets of the National Football League...
, Kris JenkinsKris JenkinsKristopher Rudy-Charles Jenkins is a former American football nose tackle who played for the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Panthers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
and Jason TaylorJason Taylor (American football)Jason Paul Taylor is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft...
on February 28, 2011. - The Jets released Vernon GholstonVernon GholstonVernon Gholston is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted sixth overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft....
and Ben HartsockBen HartsockBenjamin Richard Hartsock is an American football tight end who currently plays for the Carolina Panthers. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
on March 2, 2011. - The Jets released Mark BrunellMark BrunellMark Allen Brunell is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the New York Jets. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington....
, Kevin O'Connell, Will BillingsleyWill BillingsleyWilfred Billingsley is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as a street free agent in 2008...
and Marlon DavisMarlon DavisMarlon Davis is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Alabama....
on July 29, 2011. Additionally, the Jets officially released retired quarterback Erik AingeErik AingeErik Douglas Ainge is a retired American football quarterback formerly of the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
. - The Jets released Carlos BrownCarlos Brown (American football)-Freshman year:Brown played in 7 games as a freshman in 2006 and earned his first varsity letter. In limited action, Brown carried 16 times for 41 yards.-Sophomore year:...
on August 2, 2011. - The Jets released Jerricho CotcheryJerricho CotcheryCotchery was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft.-New York Jets:In 2004, Cotchery caught 6 passes for 60 yards in 12 games as the team's 5th receiver...
on August 4, 2011. Additionally, Tom Ottaiano, Jeff Wills and Jeremy McGee were waived. - The Jets released Cody BrownCody BrownCody Dion Brown is an American football linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
and waived Collin Franklin on August 7, 2011. - The Jets waived DaJuan MorganDaJuan MorganDaJuan Jamar Morgan is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina State.Morgan has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and New York...
, Satfford Gatling and Carlton PowellCarlton Powell-First stint with Broncos:Powell was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was placed on the PUP list on July 25, 2008 with a ruptured Achilles tendon...
. - The Jets waived Taylor Boggs and David HerronDavid HerronDavid Leon Herron, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played football at Warren G...
on August 12, 2011. - The Jets waived Cordarol Scales and Richard TaylorRichard Taylor (American football)-Detroit Lions:Taylor participated in the Detroit Lions minicamp in May 2010 however, he was not signed to a contract.-New York Jets:Taylor signed a future contract with the New York Jets on January 12, 2011. He was waived on August 17.-Personal:...
on August 17, 2011. - The Jets waived Wilson Raynor, Brian ToalBrian ToalBrian P. Toal is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Las Vegas Locomotives in the UFL Premiere Season Draft in 2009. He played college football at Boston College....
and Jake Duron on August 23, 2011. - The Jets waived Brandon Long and Chris Stewart on August 24, 2011.
- The Jets waived Chris Bryan, Nick Novak and Courtney Smith on August 30, 2011.
- To meet the mandatory 53 man roster requirement, the Jets waived Josh Baker, Matthias Berning, Michael Campbell, Trevor Canfield, Pete Clifford, Dan DePalma, Robby FelixRobby FelixRobby Lawrence Felix is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
, Jarron GilbertJarron GilbertJarron Gilbert is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Jose State....
, Chris JenningsChris JenningsChris Jennings is a gridiron football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed as a undrafted free agent by the Montreal Alouettes in 2008...
, Eddie Jones, Matt KroulMatt KroulMatt Kroul is an American football offensive guard for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2009...
, Dennis LandoltDennis LandoltDennis Patrick Landolt is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2010...
, Byron Landor, Ellis LanksterEllis LanksterEllis Lankster is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Joey LaRocqueJoey LaRocqueJoey LaRocque is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
, Nevin McCaskill, Scotty McKnight, Davon Morgan, Julian Posey, Brashton SateleBrashton Satele-New York Jets:After going undrafted, Satele reached an agreement with the Oakland Raiders on a free agent contract. Though Satele signed the contract, two days prior to having to report to mini-camp, Satele learned that the Raiders failed to "execute the contract" after receiving his signature...
, Zane Taylor, Patrick TurnerPatrick TurnerPatrick Turner is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Lorenzo WashingtonLorenzo WashingtonLorenzo Washington is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2010...
, Drew WillyDrew WillyDrew Willy is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
, Tracy Wilson and Keith Zinger. - The Jets waived Aaron Maybin, Isaiah Trufant and Martin TevaseuMartin TevaseuMartin Tauamanu Tevaseu born October 7, 1987) is an American football nose tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2010 as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at UNLV.-Early years:...
on September 4, 2011. - The Jets cut Mardy Gilyard on September 9, 2011.
- The Jets waived Andrew Sendejo on September 13, 2011.
- The Jets released Eddie Jones on October 11, 2011.
- The Jets waived Martin Tevaseu on October 18, 2011.
- The Jets waived Colin BaxterColin BaxterColin Baxter is an American football offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chargers in 2011...
on October 25, 2011. - The Jets waived Shawn Nelson on November 22, 2011.
- The Jets waived Emanuel CookEmanuel CookEmanuel Cook is an American football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
on November 28, 2011.
Additions
- The Jets signed Josh Baker, Matthias Berning, Trevor CanfieldTrevor CanfieldTrevor Canfield is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Jarron GilbertJarron GilbertJarron Gilbert is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Jose State....
, Matt KroulMatt KroulMatt Kroul is an American football offensive guard for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2009...
, Julian Posey and Patrick TurnerPatrick TurnerPatrick Turner is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
to the practice squad on September 4, 2011. - The Jets signed Martin TevaseuMartin TevaseuMartin Tauamanu Tevaseu born October 7, 1987) is an American football nose tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2010 as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at UNLV.-Early years:...
and Isaiah TrufantIsaiah TrufantIsaiah Trufant is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed by the Spokane Shock as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Eastern Washington....
on September 5, 2011. - The Jets signed Josh Baker and Andrew Sendejo on September 14, 2011.
- The Jets signed Matthias Berning and Scotty McKnightScotty McKnight-New York Jets:McKnight was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. McKnight joins best friend Mark Sanchez, whom McKnight has known since he was eight years old. McKnight signed a four-year contract on July 29, 2011. He was waived on September 2. McKnight was...
on September 21, 2011. - The Jets signed Martell Webb, Michael Campbell and Julian Posey on September 27, 2011.
- The Jets signed Eddie JonesEddie Jones (American football)Eddie Lewis Jones, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Texas....
on September 28, 2011. - The Jets signed Dennis LandoltDennis LandoltDennis Patrick Landolt is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2010...
on October 4, 2011. - The Jets signed Michael Campbell and Tracy Wilson on October 12, 2011.
- The Jets re-signed Martin Tevaseu on October 20, 2011.
- The Jets signed Ricky SappRicky SappRicky Sapp is an American football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
and Jamarko SimmonsJamarko SimmonsJamarko Simmons is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 but was cut after sustaining a leg injury that sidelined him for several weeks.-Early years:Simmons...
and re-signed Matt Kroul and Dennis Landolt on October 31, 2011. - The Jets re-signed Michael Campbell on November 1, 2011.
- The Jets signed Dexter JacksonDexter Jackson (wide receiver)Dexter Myles Jackson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a practice squad member of the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
on November 9, 2011. - The Jets re-signed Jarron Gilbert on November 19, 2011.
- The Jets re-signed Eddie Jones on November 21, 2011.
- The Jets re-signed Ricky Sapp on November 28, 2011.
- The Jets re-signed Dexter Jackson on November 30, 2011.
Departures
- The Jets released Josh Baker on September 5, 2011.
- The Jets promoted Isaiah Trufant to the active roster on September 10, 2011.
- The Jets released Matthias Berning on September 13, 2011.
- The Jets promoted Patrick Turner to the active roster on September 14, 2011.
- The Jets released Trevor CanfieldTrevor CanfieldTrevor Canfield is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
and Julian Posey on September 19, 2011. - Andrew SendejoAndrew SendejoAndrew Victor Sendejo is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was signed by the Sacramento Mountain Lions as a street free agent in 2010...
and Matthias Berning were released on September 27, 2011. Additionally, Josh Baker was promoted to the active roster. - The Jets released Martell Webb and Michael Campbell on October 4, 2011.
- The Jets promoted Eddie Jones to the active roster on October 8, 2011.
- The Jets promoted Martin Tevaseu to the active roster on October 12, 2011.
- The Jets released Dennis Landolt on October 18, 2011.
- The Jets promoted Martin Tevaseu to the active roster on October 22, 2011.
- The Jets released Michael Campbell on October 24, 2011.
- The Jets released Matt KroulMatt KroulMatt Kroul is an American football offensive guard for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2009...
on October 25, 2011. - The Jets released Eddie Jones on October 31, 2011.
- The Jets released Jarron GilbertJarron GilbertJarron Gilbert is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Jose State....
on November 9, 2011. - The Jets released Dexter Jackson on November 19, 2011.
- The Jets released Ricky Sapp on November 21, 2011.
- The Jets released Eddie Jones and promoted Tracy Wilson to the active roster on November 28, 2011.
To Jets
The Jets traded an unconditional draft pick to the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
for Caleb Schlauderaff
Caleb Schlauderaff
Caleb Schlauderaff is an American football guard for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft...
.
From Jets
- Dwight LoweryDwight Lowery-2008:Impressed with Lowery's versatility and ball skills, the New York Jets would draft him in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft as a cornerback/safety. An injury to cornerback Justin Miller would see Lowery debut in his first NFL game against the Miami Dolphins; Lowery performed modestly...
was traded to the Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville JaguarsThe Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
for an unconditional draft pick. - Derrick MasonDerrick MasonDerrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason has also played for the Baltimore Ravens where he...
was traded to the Houston TexansHouston TexansThe Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
for an unconditional draft pick on October 11, 2011.
Free Agents
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| QB | Kellen Clemens Kellen Clemens Kellen Clemens is an American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
UFA | July 27, 2011 | Washington Redskins 2011 Washington Redskins season The 2011 Washington Redskins season will be the 79th season for the team in the National Football League and their 74th representing the District of Columbia . Their home games will be played at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland for the 15th consecutive year. Washington will play in the Eastern... |
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| CB | Marquice Cole Marquice Cole Marquice Jermal Cole [Mar-KWEECE] is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2007... |
ERFA | January 26, 2011 | New York Jets | |
| CB | Drew Coleman Drew Coleman Drew A. Coleman is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. Coleman was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
UFA | July 29, 2011 | Jacksonville Jaguars 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season is the franchise's 17th season in the National Football League and the 9th under head coach Jack Del Rio, who was fired on November 29 and replaced on an interim basis by defensive coordinator Mel Tucker. The team had hoped to improve on their 8–8 record from... |
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| CB | Antonio Cromartie Antonio Cromartie Antonio Cromartie is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers 19th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft... |
UFA | August 1, 2011 | New York Jets | |
| DL | Marcus Dixon Marcus Dixon Marcus Dwayne Dixon is an American football defensive end who is currently playing for the New York Jets. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008... |
ERFA | January 26, 2011 | New York Jets | |
| WR | Braylon Edwards Braylon Edwards -Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it.... |
UFA | August 4, 2011 | San Francisco 49ers 2011 San Francisco 49ers season The 2011 San Francisco 49ers season is the franchise's 66th season overall, and 62nd in the National Football League . It is the first season under head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Trent Baalke... |
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| DL | Shaun Ellis Shaun Ellis MeShaunda "Shaun" Pizarrur Ellis is an American football defensive end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . Ellis was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee... |
UFA | August 7, 2011 | New England Patriots 2011 New England Patriots season The 2011 New England Patriots season is the 42nd season for the team in the National Football League and 52nd season overall.The Patriots dedicated their 2011 season to the memory of Myra Kraft, the wife of owner Robert Kraft, who died on July 20, 2011 after a long fight against cancer... |
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| K | Nick Folk Nick Folk Nicholas "Nick" Alexander Folk is an American football kicker who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
UFA | July 27, 2011 | New York Jets | |
| LB | David Harris David Harris (American football) -2007 NFL Draft:Harris was projected to go anywhere from the late-second round to the fourth round prior to the 2007 NFL Draft. However, he impressed scouts when he ran a 4.59 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine... |
UFA | August 2, 2011 | New York Jets | |
| WR | Santonio Holmes Santonio Holmes Santonio Holmes Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft after playing college football at Ohio State... |
UFA | July 27, 2011 | New York Jets | |
| OL | Wayne Hunter Wayne Hunter Wayne Hunter is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.... |
UFA | July 26, 2011 | New York Jets | |
| S | James Ihedigbo James Ihedigbo -New York Jets:In a 16–13 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on October 18, 2009, Ihedigbo and fellow Jet Marques Murrell threw punches at Bills Tight End Derek Fine, prompting Ihedigbo to be ejected from the game by officials... |
UFA | August 19, 2011 | New England Patriots | |
| LB | Lance Laury Lance Laury Lance Laury is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at South Carolina.... |
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| S | Brodney Pool Brodney Pool Brodney Depaul Pool is an American football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma.... |
UFA | August 3, 2011 | New York Jets | |
| DL | Trevor Pryce Trevor Pryce Trevor W. Pryce is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. Pryce played college football at the University of Michigan before transferring to Clemson University... |
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| WR | Brad Smith Brad Smith (American football) Bradley "Brad" Alexander Smith is an American football quarterback, running back, wide receiver and return specialist for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 4th round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. He played college football at Missouri.-High... |
UFA | July 28, 2011 | Buffalo Bills 2011 Buffalo Bills season The 2011 Buffalo Bills season is the team's 42nd season in the National Football League and the 52nd overall. The Bills hope to improve on their record from the 2010 season, and attempt to make the playoffs for the first time since 1999, the longest standing playoff drought in the NFL, which is... |
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| S | Eric Smith Eric Smith (American football) -2006:Smith was selected 97th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. Smith had been rising on many draft boards in the weeks leading up to the draft as he was praised for his instincts and physicality on the field. The Jets signed Smith to a contract on July 21, 2006.... |
UFA | July 30, 2011 | New York Jets | |
| OL | Robert Turner Robert Turner (American football) Robert Wayne Turner II is an American football guard for the New York Jets of the National Football League. Turner played college football in New Mexico and high school football at Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas.... |
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| P | Steve Weatherford Steve Weatherford Steven "Steve" Thomas Weatherford is an American football punter for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2006... |
UFA | July 29, 2011 | New York Giants 2011 New York Giants season The 2011 New York Giants season is the 87th season for the team in the National Football League. The Giants finished with a 10–6 record in 2010 however they missed the playoffs... |
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| RFA: Restricted free agent Restricted free agent A restricted free agent is a professional athlete who plays in the KHL, NFL, NHL, or NBA. Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain or change employment status with their athletic club teams.- NFL :... , UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent, FT: Franchise tag Franchise Tag In the National Football League, the franchise tag is a designation a team may apply to a player scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. The tag binds the player to the team for one year if certain conditions are met. Each team has access each year to only one franchise tag and one... |
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2011 NFL Draft
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| 1 | 30 (30) | Muhammad Wilkerson Muhammad Wilkerson Muhammad Wilkerson is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Temple.-Early years:... |
DL | 6 ft 5 in | 305 lbs | Temple Temple Owls football The Temple Owls football team participates in the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference... |
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| 2 | 29 (61) | Traded to San Diego Chargers 2011 San Diego Chargers season The 2011 San Diego Chargers season will be the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League and the 52nd overall. The team hopes to improve on its 9–7 record from 2010, in which the team missed the playoffs. For Norv Turner, this will be his fifth season as the head coach of the... for CB Antonio Cromartie Antonio Cromartie Antonio Cromartie is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers 19th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft... . |
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| 3 | 30 (94) | Kenrick Ellis Kenrick Ellis Kenrick Ellis is a Jamaican American football nose tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft... |
DT | 6 ft 5 in | 346 lbs | Hampton Hampton Pirates football The Hampton Pirates are the college football team representing the Hampton University. The Pirates play in NCAA Division I Football Championship as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.-National championships:*1922*1994*2004*2005*2006... |
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| 4 | 29 (126) | Bilal Powell Bilal Powell -New York Jets:Powell was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round with the 126th overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. Powell made his professional debut on November 17, 2011 against the Denver Broncos.-External links:** UofLSports.com... |
RB Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... |
5 ft 11 in | 207 lbs | Louisville Louisville Cardinals football The Louisville Cardinals football team represents the University of Louisville in college football as a member of the Big East Conference. Howard Schnellenberger started the program's rise to relevancy after winning the Miami Hurricanes' first national championship... |
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| 5 | 22 (153) | Jeremy Kerley Jeremy Kerley Jeremy Kerley is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at TCU.... |
WR Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
5 ft 10 in | 189 lbs | TCU TCU Horned Frogs football The TCU Horned Frogs football team is the intercollegiate football team of Texas Christian University. TCU competes as a member of the Mountain West Conference in the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, but will move to the Big 12 Conference for the 2012 season. TCU began playing football... |
From Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... for Draft Picks Rounds 5 and 6 Picks 161 and 194 |
| 30 (161) | Traded to Philadelphia Eagles 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season will be the 79th season for the team in the National Football League . The Eagles will play all of their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.-Personnel changes:... along with Draft Pick Round 6 Pick 194 for Draft Pick Round 5 Pick 153 and Round 7 Pick 227. |
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| 6 | 29 (194) | Traded to Philadelphia Eagles 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season will be the 79th season for the team in the National Football League . The Eagles will play all of their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.-Personnel changes:... along with Draft Pick Round 5 Pick 161 for Draft Pick Round 5 Pick 153 and Round 7 Pick 227. |
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| 7 | 5 (208) | Greg McElroy Greg McElroy Gregory McElroy, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.... |
QB Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
6 ft 2 in | 222 lb | Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide football |TeamName = Alabama football |Image = Alabama Crimson Tide Logo.svg |ImageSize = 110 |Helmet = Alabama Football.png |ImageSize2 = 150 |CurrentSeason = 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team... |
From Arizona Cardinals 2011 Arizona Cardinals season The 2011 Arizona Cardinals season will be the franchise's 92nd season in the National Football League and the 24th season in Arizona. For Ken Whisenhunt, this will be his fifth season as the head coach of the Cardinals; he has compiled an overall record of 32–32 in the regular season and 4–2 in... for FS Kerry Rhodes Kerry Rhodes Kerry Rhodes is an American football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... . |
| 24 (227) | Scotty McKnight Scotty McKnight -New York Jets:McKnight was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. McKnight joins best friend Mark Sanchez, whom McKnight has known since he was eight years old. McKnight signed a four-year contract on July 29, 2011. He was waived on September 2. McKnight was... |
WR Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
5 ft 11 in | 182 lb | Colorado | From Seattle Seahawks 2011 Seattle Seahawks season The 2011 Seattle Seahawks season is the franchise's 36th season in the National Football League, the 10th playing their home games at CenturyLink Field and the second under head coach Pete Carroll... through Philadelphia Eagles 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season will be the 79th season for the team in the National Football League . The Eagles will play all of their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.-Personnel changes:... |
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| 30 (231) | Traded to Detroit Lions 2011 Detroit Lions season The 2011 Detroit Lions season is the franchise's 82nd season in the National Football League, the 10th playing its home games at Ford Field and the third year under head coach Jim Schwartz. Currently 7–4, the team has improved on its 6–10 record from 2010, which is its third consecutive improved... for QB Kevin O'Connell Kevin O'Connell (American football) Kevin William O'Connell is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft... . |
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Preseason
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| 1 | August 15 | 8:00 p.m. EDT North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... |
at Houston Texans 2011 Houston Texans season The 2011 Houston Texans season will be the team's 10th season in the National Football League . The Texans have improved on their record from the 2010 season, and attempt to earn the franchise's first playoff berth... |
L 16–20 | 0–1 | Reliant Stadium Reliant Stadium Reliant Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Houston, Texas, USA. Reliant Stadium has a seating capacity of 71,500, a total square footage of with of natural grass playing surface.... |
ESPN Monday Night Football Monday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series... |
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| 2 | August 21 | 7:00 p.m. EDT | Cincinnati Bengals 2011 Cincinnati Bengals season The 2011 Cincinnati Bengals season will be the team's 44th season as a professional sports franchise and its 42nd season as a member of the National Football League . The team has improved on its 2010 season, where it finished with a record of 4–12 and placed fourth in the AFC North. This marks... |
W 27–7 | 1–1 | MetLife Stadium | WCBS WCBS-TV WCBS-TV, channel 2, is the flagship station of the CBS television network, located in New York City. The station's studios are located within the CBS Broadcast Center and its transmitter is atop the Empire State Building, both in Midtown Manhattan.... |
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| 3 | August 29§ | 7:00 p.m. EDT | at New York Giants 2011 New York Giants season The 2011 New York Giants season is the 87th season for the team in the National Football League. The Giants finished with a 10–6 record in 2010 however they missed the playoffs... |
W 17–3 | 2–1 | MetLife Stadium | NFLN NFL Network NFL Network is an American television specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League . It was launched November 4, 2003, only eight months after the league's 32 team owners voted unanimously to approve its formation... /NBC NFL on NBC NFL on NBC is the brand given to NBC Sports coverage of National Football League games until 1998, when NBC lost the NFL American Football Conference rights to CBS... |
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| 4 | September 1 | 7:30 p.m. EDT | Philadelphia Eagles 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season will be the 79th season for the team in the National Football League . The Eagles will play all of their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.-Personnel changes:... |
L 14–24 | 2–2 | MetLife Stadium | WCBS | Recap |
- § - Due to Hurricane IreneHurricane Irene (2011)Hurricane Irene was a large and powerful Atlantic hurricane that left extensive flood and wind damage along its path through the Caribbean, the United States East Coast and as far north as Atlantic Canada in 2011...
, the Week 3 preseason game against the Jets was moved up to 2:00 p.m. from the originally scheduled time of 7:00 p.m. (EDT). Then, later in the evening of August 26, the game was rescheduled to Monday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. EDT
Regular Season
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| 1 | September 11 | 8:20 p.m. EDT North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... |
Dallas Cowboys 2011 Dallas Cowboys season The 2011 Dallas Cowboys season will be the Cowboys' 52nd season in the NFL, the third season playing their home games at Cowboys Stadium and the first full season under head coach Jason Garrett, who served as the interim head coach for the team's final eight games in 2010... |
W 27–24 | 1–0 | MetLife Stadium | NBC NBC Sunday Night Football NBC Sunday Night Football is a weekly television broadcast of Sunday evening National Football League games on NBC that began airing on Sunday, August 6, 2006 with the pre-season opening Hall of Fame Game. Al Michaels serves as the play-by-play announcer, with Cris Collinsworth as the color... |
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| 2 | September 18 | 1:00 p.m. EDT | Jacksonville Jaguars 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season is the franchise's 17th season in the National Football League and the 9th under head coach Jack Del Rio, who was fired on November 29 and replaced on an interim basis by defensive coordinator Mel Tucker. The team had hoped to improve on their 8–8 record from... |
W 32–3 | 2–0 | MetLife Stadium | CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
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| 3 | September 25 | 4:05 p.m. EDT | at Oakland Raiders 2011 Oakland Raiders season The 2011 Oakland Raiders season is the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League and the 52nd overall. 2011 also marks the final season under the ownership of Al Davis, who died on October 8, 2011... |
L 24–34 | 2–1 | O.co Coliseum | CBS | Recap |
| 4 | October 2 | 8:20 p.m. EDT | at Baltimore Ravens 2011 Baltimore Ravens season The 2011 Baltimore Ravens season will be the 16th in the National Football League and city of Baltimore, Maryland, and the 14th to host home games at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens will seek to act upon their 12–4 record from 2010 and win the American Football Conference's North division title for... |
L 17–34 | 2–2 | M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of... |
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| 5 | October 9 | 4:15 p.m. EDT | at New England Patriots 2011 New England Patriots season The 2011 New England Patriots season is the 42nd season for the team in the National Football League and 52nd season overall.The Patriots dedicated their 2011 season to the memory of Myra Kraft, the wife of owner Robert Kraft, who died on July 20, 2011 after a long fight against cancer... |
L 21–30 | 2–3 | Gillette Stadium Gillette Stadium Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 21 miles southwest of downtown Boston and from downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It serves as the home stadium and administrative offices for the New England Patriots football team and the New England Revolution... |
CBS | Recap |
| 6 | 8:30 p.m. EDT | Miami Dolphins 2011 Miami Dolphins season The 2011 Miami Dolphins season will be the team's 42nd season in the National Football League, the 46th overall and the fourth under head coach Tony Sparano... |
W 24–6 | 3–3 | MetLife Stadium | ESPN Monday Night Football Monday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series... |
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| 7 | October 23 | 1:00 p.m. EDT | San Diego Chargers 2011 San Diego Chargers season The 2011 San Diego Chargers season will be the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League and the 52nd overall. The team hopes to improve on its 9–7 record from 2010, in which the team missed the playoffs. For Norv Turner, this will be his fifth season as the head coach of the... |
W 27–21 | 4–3 | MetLife Stadium | CBS | Recap |
| 8 | Bye Bye (sports) A bye, in sports and other competitive activities, most commonly refers to the practice of allowing a player or team to advance to the next round of a playoff tournament without playing... |
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| 9 | November 6 | 1:00 p.m. EST | at Buffalo Bills 2011 Buffalo Bills season The 2011 Buffalo Bills season is the team's 42nd season in the National Football League and the 52nd overall. The Bills hope to improve on their record from the 2010 season, and attempt to make the playoffs for the first time since 1999, the longest standing playoff drought in the NFL, which is... |
W 27–11 | 5–3 | Ralph Wilson Stadium Ralph Wilson Stadium Ralph Wilson Stadium is a football stadium, located in the town of Orchard Park, a suburb of Buffalo, New York. It is the home for the Buffalo Bills, of the NFL... |
CBS | Recap |
| 10 | November 13 | 8:20 p.m. EST | New England Patriots | L 16–37 | 5–4 | MetLife Stadium | NBC | Recap |
| 11 | 8:20 p.m. EST | at Denver Broncos 2011 Denver Broncos season The Denver Broncos season is the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League and the 52nd overall. It also marks the first season under new head coach John Fox, as well as the first with John Elway as the team's Executive Vice President of Football Operations... |
L 13–17 | 5–5 | Sports Authority Field at Mile High | NFLN NFL Network NFL Network is an American television specialty channel owned and operated by the National Football League . It was launched November 4, 2003, only eight months after the league's 32 team owners voted unanimously to approve its formation... /WPIX WPIX WPIX, channel 11, is a television station in New York City built, signed on, and owned by the Tribune Company. WPIX also serves as the flagship station of The CW Television Network... |
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| 12 | November 27 | 1:00 p.m. EST | Buffalo Bills | W 28–24 | 6–5 | MetLife Stadium | CBS | Recap |
| 13 | December 4 | 1:00 p.m. EST | at Washington Redskins 2011 Washington Redskins season The 2011 Washington Redskins season will be the 79th season for the team in the National Football League and their 74th representing the District of Columbia . Their home games will be played at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland for the 15th consecutive year. Washington will play in the Eastern... |
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| 14 | December 11 | 1:00 p.m. EST | Kansas City Chiefs 2011 Kansas City Chiefs season The 2011 Kansas City Chiefs season is the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League, the 52nd overall and the third under the head coach/general manager tandem of Todd Haley and Scott Pioli. The Chiefs are coming off a 10–6 record in 2010, in which the team won its first AFC West... |
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| 15 | December 18 | 4:15 p.m. EST * | at Philadelphia Eagles 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles season will be the 79th season for the team in the National Football League . The Eagles will play all of their home games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.-Personnel changes:... |
Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Field is the home stadium of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. It has a seating capacity of 68,532 . It is located in South Philadelphia on Pattison Avenue between 11th and 10th streets, also aside I-95 as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex... |
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| 16 | December 24 | 1:00 p.m. EST | New York Giants 2011 New York Giants season The 2011 New York Giants season is the 87th season for the team in the National Football League. The Giants finished with a 10–6 record in 2010 however they missed the playoffs... |
MetLife Stadium | Fox NFL on FOX NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports... |
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| 17 | January 1 | 1:00 p.m. EST * | at Miami Dolphins | Sun Life Stadium | CBS | |||
LEGEND:
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Week 1: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week 2: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 3: at Oakland Raiders
Week 4: at Baltimore Ravens
Hoping to rebound from their Week 4 road loss to the Raiders, the Jets flew to M&T Bank StadiumM&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of...
for a Week 3 Sunday night battle with the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
. New York trailed early in the first quarter with Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain
Jameel McClain
Jameel Leshawn McClain is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
returning a fumble 6 yards for a touchdown. The Jets would respond with running back Joe McKnight
Joe McKnight
Joe McKnight is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League . He was selected in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Jets...
returning a kickoff 107 yards for a touchdown. Baltimore would regain the lead with kicker Billy Cundiff
Billy Cundiff
William A. "Billy" Cundiff is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
getting a 38-yard field goal, followed by running back Ray Rice
Ray Rice
Raymell Maurice Rice is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers. He is currently ranked as the Baltimore Ravens third all-time rusher in...
getting a 3-yard touchdown run. The Ravens added onto their lead in the second quarter with Cundiff making another 38-yard field goal, followed by linebacker Jarret Johnson
Jarret Johnson
Jarret Webster Johnson is an American Football outside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL.-College career:...
returning a fumble 26 yards for a touchdown. New York responded with linebacker David Harris
David Harris (American football)
-2007 NFL Draft:Harris was projected to go anywhere from the late-second round to the fourth round prior to the 2007 NFL Draft. However, he impressed scouts when he ran a 4.59 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine...
returning an interception 36 yards for a touchdown, followed by a 40-yard field goal from kicker Nick Folk
Nick Folk
Nicholas "Nick" Alexander Folk is an American football kicker who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
. Baltimore came right back in the third quarter with cornerback Lardarius Webb returning an interception 73 yards for a touchdown. From there, the Ravens' defense prevented any comeback attempt.
With the loss, the Jets fell to 2-2.