Jets coach Rex Ryan revealed that CB Dwight Lowery will get the starting nod over Lito Sheppard on Sunday. Ryan tried to say Sheppard isn't starting because of his season-long quadriceps injury, but he's struggled on the field all year and may have lost his job outright. Lowery has good ball skills and will be targeted often opposite Darrelle Revis. He's a solid cornerback pickup in IDP leagues.Source: Newark Star-Ledger Related: Lito Sheppard

Jets coach Rex Ryan revealed that CB Dwight Lowery will get the starting nod over Lito Sheppard on Sunday. Ryan tried to say Sheppard isn't starting because of his season-long quadriceps injury, but he's struggled on the field all year and may have lost his job outright. Lowery has good ball skills and will be targeted often opposite All Pro Darrelle Revis. He's a solid cornerback pickup in IDP leagues.Source: Newark Star-Ledger Related: Lito Sheppard

Jets coach Rex Ryan revealed that CB Dwight Lowery will get the starting nod over Lito Sheppard on Sunday. Ryan tried to say Sheppard isn't starting because of his season-long quadriceps injury, but he's struggled on the field this season and may have lost his job outright. Lowery has good ball skills and will be targeted often opposite All Pro Darrelle Revis. He's a solid cornerback pickup in IDP leagues.Source: Newark Star-Ledger Related: Lito Sheppard

Jets LG Alan Faneca returned to preseason action Monday night and started against Baltimore. It was initially feared that Faneca might miss the entire preseason after undergoing middle finger surgery early in camp, but he's just fine. The 32-year-old Pro Bowler was impressive on downfield blocks Monday night.

Jets LG Alan Faneca returned to preseason action Monday night and started against Baltimore. It was initially feared that Faneca might miss the entire preseason after undergoing middle finger surgery early in camp, but he's just fine. The 32-year-old Pro Bowler was impressive on downfield blocks against the Ravens.

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets OG Alan Faneca (finger) participated in practice Saturday, Aug. 22, but will not play in the team's preseason game Monday, Aug. 24.

Jets OT Wayne Hunter has been working as a blocking tight end in camp. The Jets are woefully undermanned at tight end. They figure to be a run-heavy offense, so it makes sense for Hunter to see action as the run-blocking complement to Dustin Keller.Source: New York Post

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets OT Wayne Hunter (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 26. He is listed as questionable for the team\'s Week 17 game but should be available to play.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets OT Wayne Hunter (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 24. He should be available to play in Week 17.

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has been upset for two months because he doesn't believe he's gotten the proper respect from New England Patri...

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis says he shut down New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss the last time their teams met, and that he's ready to do it again on Sunday.Moss says Revis better be ready to back...

Earlier today, we posted the insights of a scout who reviewed tape of the Week Two game between the Jets and Patriots.  Contrary to the assertion by New York cornerback Darrelle Revis that he handled New England receiver Randy Moss...

News: Jets QB Kellen Clemens came in at the end of a Week 7 win against the Raiders to take a kneel down, which resulted in a 1-yard loss.

Analysis: The kneel down is about all the action Clemens is going to see unless Mark Sanchez suffers an injury. Clemens should not be played in Fantasy heading into Week 8. The Jets play the Dolphins

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets QB Kellen Clemens (elbow) practiced in full Friday, Sept. 25. He is listed as probable for Week 3 and is expected to be available.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets QB Kellen Clemens (elbow) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 24, and he will be the No. 2 quarterback Week 3.

Jones carried 21 times for 77 yards with a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.

Spin: Now that every running back in the league is past his bye week, it's worth mentioning that only eight backs have more rushing yards than Jones (781). Factor in his eight TDs in nine games and it's clear that Jones is worth plugging into your lineup every week as long as he remains healthy.Mon, Nov 16

News: Jets RB Thomas Jones ran 21 times for 77 yards and a touchdown in a Week 10 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: Jones was expected to run wild against the very marginal Jaguars defense on Sunday, but the veteran was held in check and Jacksonville ended up winning the game. Jones will try to get back in triple digits in Week 11 when New York visits New England, but he should probably be considered just a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB for that relatively difficult matchup

Thomas Jones rushed 21 times for 77 yards and one touchdown in Week 10 against the Jaguars. Jones got double-digit carries in both halves despite spending a big chunk of the third quarter on the sidelines in favor of Shonn Greene. His touchdown came at the goal line in the fourth quarter and put the Jets up with five minutes left before the Jaguars' reclaimed the lead.

One minute Leon Washington was closer to forcing the Jets to give him the $6 million a year he wanted. And then his right leg got twisted under the Raiders' Tommy Kelly on a first-down play even simpler than, seemingly, what to do when someone puts ...

News: Jets RB/KR Leon Washington expects to fully recover from his broken right leg, and is "very optimistic" about working out with the team when it begins offseason programs in March. Washington made his first public appearance at the team's facility Thursday since suffering a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula last month in a game at Oakland. He had a rod inserted into the tibia, and Washington said he's "98-99 percent" past any threat of infection to the leg. Doctors told him the injury takes anywhere from six to 12 months to heal. Washington also said he has no regrets about playing out the final year of his rookie contract, rather than accept the team's offer in the offseason.

Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Washington in the offseason. When healthy, he could be a No. 2 Fantasy RB depending on what team he ends up with next season. He could return to the Jets, where his value will depend on what New York decides to do with Thomas Jones, who is also a free agent

Leon Washington said Thursday that he's ahead of schedule in his return from a broken leg and hopes to rejoin the team in March for the off-season conditioning program. Washington's injury was a double open fracture in his right leg, where the broken tibia and fibular bones came through the skin. A steel rod was placed in his leg, and Washington is beyond the point where infection is a concern. "They expect me to have a full recovery and they're real surprised at my mobility right now," said Washington. Source: New York Daily News

New York Jets sixth-round draft pick Matt Slauson, an offensive lineman from Nebraska, signed his rookie contract today, the team announced. A second-team All-Big 12 selection, Slauson was drafted with the 193rd overall pick. The 6′5,” 340-pound Colorado native played offensive guard as a senior, but also has starting experience at both offensive tackle spots for the Cornhuskers. Meanwhile, [...]

Jets signed sixth-round G Matt Slauson to a multi-year contract. No. 3 in New York's three-man draft class, Slauson held down Nebraska's right guard job as a senior after bouncing around early in his career. He was recruited to the Huskers by Jets OL coach Bill Callahan and is a road-grating run blocker, but fell in the draft due to weight issues and modest athleticism.Source: New York Daily News

Jets signed sixth-round G Matt Slauson to a multi-year contract. No. 3 in New York's three-man draft class, Slauson held down Nebraska's right guard job as a senior after bouncing around early in his career. He was recruited to the Huskers by Jets OL coach Bill Callahan and is a road-grating run blocker, but fell in the draft due to weight issues and mediocre athleticism.Source: New York Daily News

Keller had six catches for 58 yards in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.

Spin: Keller's 38.6 yards per game are 17th in the league among tight ends, but on the plus side, he been more involved in the Jets' last two games, combining for 14 catches.Mon, Nov 16

News: Jets TE Dustin Keller caught six passes for 58 yards in a Week 10 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: Keller now has 14 catches in his last two games, a total only one fewer than he had in his first seven games this season. It looks like Mark Sanchez is finally learning to throw to his TE, so get Keller active as a low-end No. 1 TE in most formats for Week 11 at New England

Dustin Keller caught six passes for 58 yards in Week 10 against the Jaguars. Keller had a big first half before giving way to Braylon Edwards after halftime, but now has 13 catches in the past two games while showing an increasingly good rapport with rookie Mark Sanchez.

Tara Sullivan, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff said WR Jerricho Cotchery has emerged as a leading candidate to return kickoffs if FS Jim Leonhard (thumb) is not able to play.

Jerricho Cotchery will return punts for the Jets against the Patriots this week. Safety Jim Leonhard, the normal punt returner, is expected to miss the game following thumb surgery. Cotchery hasn't returned punts since 2005 and is unlikely to a significant value increase in return yardage leagues this week.Source: New York Daily News

Cotchery had six catches for 68 yards with a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.

Spin: Cotchery has just two TDs in seven games, but his average of 4.7 catches and 71.1 receiving yards per game is enough to get him playing time in most fantasy leagues.Mon, Nov 16

Tara Sullivan, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets WR David Clowney and CB Dwight Lowery are candidates to return kickoffs in Week 11.

Clowney had just one catch for seven yards in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.

Spin: The return of Jerricho Cotchery has cut into Clowney's playing time of late, limiting his fantasy upside for the time being.Mon, Nov 16

News: Jets WR David Clowney made one 7-yard catch in a Week 10 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: Clowney is barely worth using in Fantasy play right now with Jerricho Cotchery healthy and you shouldn't use the former Virginia Tech star in any Fantasy formats for Week 11 at New England

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets WR Wallace Wright (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and will play.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets WR Wallace Wright (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. He will be able to play Week 10.

News: Jets WR Wallace Wright had two catches for 21 yards during a Week 7 win against the Raiders. He was targeted just twice and his longest catch went for 14 yards. Wright came into the game with no catches on the season.

Analysis: Wright was actually involved on offense in Week 7 because of injuries to Brad Smith and Jerricho Cotchery. Usually, Wright either contributes on special teams or watches from the sidelines. He still has no Fantasy value heading into Week 8 against the Dolphins

The New York Jets got overtime off to a bad start in Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, with a personal foul penalty on the overtime kickoff that got James Ihedigbo ejected and five more penalties in overtime of a...

News: New York Jets safety James Ihedigbo and linebacker Marques Murrell were each fined $5,000 by the NFL for their roles in a scuffle with Buffalo's Derek Fine. Jets spokesman Bruce Speight confirmed the fine Wednesday, and said coach Rex Ryan plans to make both players inactive and not travel for New York's game at Oakland on Sunday. Ihedigbo (EE-head-ee-bo) was blocking on the opening kickoff of overtime in the Jets' 16-13 loss Sunday when Murrell knocked Fine's helmet off and appeared to strike him in an eye. Ihedigbo then took a swing at the Bills tight end, was assessed a personal foul penalty and ejected. Murrell wasn't penalized. "After going back and looking at the tape, I clearly lost control for that split-second and I made a decision that I regretted and I apologized for," Ihedigbo said. "It's uncharacteristic of me and the kind of person I am and the kind of player I am." Ihedigbo said he didn't realize he had thrown a punch until he watched it on replay after the game. "I looked at it and was like, 'Whoa. Did I really do that?"' Ihedigbo said.

Analysis: Neither defensive player is worth using in Fantasy IDP leagues. They are mostly special teams guys and shouldn't be owned in Fantasy

Jets suspended S James Ihedigbo and OLB Marques Murrell one game for their roles in a Week 6 scuffle with Bills TE Derek Fine. The Jets' special teamers were also fined $5,000 apiece. They will not travel to Oakland. The losses will not affect the Jets' defensive game planning.Related: Marques Murrell

Jets coach Rex Ryan revealed that CB Dwight Lowery will get the starting nod over Lito Sheppard on Sunday. Ryan tried to say Sheppard isn't starting because of his season-long quadriceps injury, but he's struggled on the field all year and may have lost his job outright. Lowery has good ball skills and will be targeted often opposite Darrelle Revis. He's a solid cornerback pickup in IDP leagues.Source: Newark Star-Ledger Related: Lito Sheppard

Jets coach Rex Ryan revealed that CB Dwight Lowery will get the starting nod over Lito Sheppard on Sunday. Ryan tried to say Sheppard isn't starting because of his season-long quadriceps injury, but he's struggled on the field all year and may have lost his job outright. Lowery has good ball skills and will be targeted often opposite All Pro Darrelle Revis. He's a solid cornerback pickup in IDP leagues.Source: Newark Star-Ledger Related: Lito Sheppard

Jets coach Rex Ryan revealed that CB Dwight Lowery will get the starting nod over Lito Sheppard on Sunday. Ryan tried to say Sheppard isn't starting because of his season-long quadriceps injury, but he's struggled on the field this season and may have lost his job outright. Lowery has good ball skills and will be targeted often opposite All Pro Darrelle Revis. He's a solid cornerback pickup in IDP leagues.Source: Newark Star-Ledger Related: Lito Sheppard

Shaun Ellis fully practiced Friday, according to the Jets' official website.

Our View: Ellis is nursing a knee ailment, but is expected to play Sunday at New England. He only has 2.5 sacks over eight games so far, after notching eight in 2008.

Ellis (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, the Daily News reports.

Spin: Ellis, who has 30 tackles and 2.5 sacks (two of which came in Week 8 against Miami) thus far, should be fine to be out there and try to get after Tom Brady on Sunday.Fri, Nov 20

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets DE Shaun Ellis (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, but he will start Week 11.

Harris had nine tackles in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.

Spin: Harris remains a quality IDP option, having racked up 74 tackles, 3.5 sacks, a forced fumble and an interception through nine games.Mon, Nov 16

News: Jets LB David Harris (nine tackles), DB Jim Leonhard (seven tackles, sack), LB Bart Scott (six tackles), LB Calvin Pace (two tackles, sack) and DL Mike Devito (three tackles, fumble recovery) all had nice Fantasy performances in a Week 10 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: Harris is the real Fantasy IDP gem in this group, while Pace and Scott have some value in deeper leagues. Leonard and Devito have minimal value heading into Week 11 at New England

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB David Harris (wrist) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 29, and he will start Week 8.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (toe) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19, but he will start Week 11.

New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (toe) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (wrist) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 29, and he will start Week 8.

Lito Sheppard is expected to play Sunday against the Jaguars, according to NFL.com. He has been recovering from a quadriceps injury.

Our View: The star cornerback will be returning to the gridiron following a two-game absence. The Jets' secondary has been performing very well this season, as the club is ranked second in pass defense.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets CB Lito Sheppard (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 but will not start in the game.

Sheppard (quad) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Jags, but will not start, the Daily News reports.

Spin: Dwight Lowery will start at cornerback instead, which limits Sheppard's IDP value in his return to action.Fri, Nov 13

Jets signed CB Marquice Cole off their practice squad. He's just temporary depth with CB Donald Strickland battling an injury.

News: The Jets have waived CB Marquice Cole to make room for the reinstatement of suspended DE Shaun Ellis. Ellis was suspended for the first game of the season and fined $100,000 by the NFL for violating the league's substance-abuse policy last season. Ellis was arrested last November and charged with possession of marijuana, speeding and driving without insurance after being pulled over by police in Hanover, N.J., a few miles from the team's training facility in Florham Park. He's expected to play in the Jets' home opener against New England on Sunday.

Analysis: Cole, signed as a free agent in February, was inactive for the Jets' 24-7 win at Houston on Sunday. He should not be owned in any Fantasy format

Jets waived CB Marquice Cole. Cole is a practice squad candidate. He had to go to make room for DE Shaun Ellis, who sat out the Jets' season opener to serve a one-game suspension.

Jets signed DE Mike DeVito to a three-year extension through 2012. The guaranteed money isn't known, but DeVito got sizable upgrades in salary over the next three seasons. DeVito, a former undrafted free agent from Maine, is the Jets' top backup at both defensive end positions. He is limited athletically, but a "try-hard" run stopper with decent size at 6'3/298.Source: New York Daily News

Jets coach Rex Ryan revealed that the team is in talks about a contract extension with DE Mike DeVito. It's a good sign for DeVito, a former undrafted guy and holdover from the Eric Mangini era. DeVito won't break the bank, but has developed into a reliable backup 3-4 defensive end. He registered 24 tackles and a sack last year.Source: Newark Star-Ledger

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Larry Izzo (hamstring) and WR Wallace Wright (knee) practiced Friday, Oct. 16. Both players are listed as probable for Week 6 and will play.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Larry Izzo (hamstring) and WR Wallace Wright (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 15, and both will play Week 6.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Larry Izzo (hamstring) practiced Friday, Oct. 9. He is listed as probable for Week 5 and will play.

The trash talk has decidedly been toned down this week between the Jets and Dolphins, a marked difference from the chatter that took place before, during and after the two AFC East rivals played each other three weeks ago. Jets LB Calvin Pace, who...

The trash talk has decidedly been toned down this week between the Jets and Dolphins, a marked difference from the chatter that took place before, during and after the two AFC East rivals played each other three weeks ago. Jets LB Calvin Pace, who ...

News: Jets LB Calvin Pace totaled seven tackles (six solo) and three sacks during a Week 7 win against the Raiders. He also had one pass defense and two forced fumbles. Pace had zero sacks in his first two games.

Analysis: Pace missed the first few weeks of the season due to a suspension, but he already has 19 tackles in three games and broke out in a big way against the Raiders. Pace is one of the Jets' top playmakers and a viable Fantasy LB when active

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Marques Murrell (concussion) practiced Friday, Oct. 23. He will not play Week 7 as punishment for throwing punches Week 6.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets LB Marques Murrell (head) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 22, but he will not play Week 7 as punishment for throwing a punch Week 6.

New York Jets DE Shaun Ellis (knee), LB Marques Murrell (head) and CB Donald Strickland (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Jim Leonhard was limited in Friday's practice, according to the Jets' official website. He underwent surgery on his broken thumb Monday.

Our View: Leonhard is questionable for Sunday's game at New England. Eric Smith would be the top candidate to replace him at strong safety if needed.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets S Jim Leonhard (thumb) missed the team’s practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and he likely will not play Week 11. Even if Leonhard is active for the game, he would only play on a limited basis. Leonhard will be replaced in the starting lineup by S Eric Smith.

J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets FS Eric Smith will start at safety in Week 11 if FS Jim Leonhard (thumb) is not able to play.