New York Jets
Antonio Cromartie - #31 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 210 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/15/1984 |
| Birthplace | Tallahassee, FL |
| College | Florida State |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 1st round, 19th pick by Chargers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 0 | 3 |
Panthers release OT Otah
The Panthers terminated the contract of OT Jeff Otah, the team announced Thursday.
Jets still unsettled at ORT spot
The Jeff Otah trade didn't work out for the Jets, who look to still have Wayne Hunter as the starting right tackle.
Jets guilty of creating Tebow mess
After a disappointing 2011 season, the Jets needed many things to challenge the Patriots for AFC East supremacy. A QB controversy wasn't one of them.
Reports: Seahawks add WR Edwards
The Seahawks will sign veteran WR Braylon Edwards on Tuesday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s a one-year deal.
Jets sending OT Otah back to Carolina
OT Jeff Otah will return to the Panthers after his trade to the Jets was voided when he didn't pass a physical.
Jets CB Revis reports for camp
Jets All-Pro CB Darrelle Revis has reported for training camp, as expected, despite being unhappy with his current contract.
Jets S Landry activated after passing physical
Jets S LaRon Landry has been activated from the physically-unable-to-perform list after passing his physical.
Ravens sign WR Payne
The Ravens signed WR Logan Payne on Thursday and released undrafted free-agent FB Jamison Berryhill.
Jets place Otah on PUP list
The Jets have placed ORT Jeff Otah on the PUP list, the team said Wednesday.
Lions sign CB-RS Miller
The Lions agreed to terms with CB Justin Miller, who last played in an NFL game in 2009.
Jets place S Landry on active/PUP list
The Jets placed four players on the active/physically-unable-to-perform list, including S LaRon Landry.
Jets acquire OT Otah from Panthers
The Jets acquired former first-round OT Jeff Otah from the Panthers for an undisclosed draft pick, the teams announced Monday.
Report: Revis plans to report to camp on time
Jets CB Darrelle Revis plans to show up to camp on time, according to Dennis Waszak Jr. of The Associated Press.
Agent: Favre will be an assistant high school coach
Brett Favre is returning to football — as an assistant high school football coach in his native Mississippi.
Tebow working on his throwing with former MLB pitcher
Jets backup QB Tim Tebow has been working on his throwing mechanics with former major league pitcher Tom House.
PLAYER NEWS
Cromartie participated in individual drills with the receivers for the first time during practice Monday, running routes and catching passes as coaches watched him.|||||||
The Jets are dealing with a number of injuries at the position, including to Holmes, so Cromartie getting time on offense and defense in a game might not be such a long shot anymore.
The New York Jets cornerback started a mini-feud earlier this week when he told "ESPN First Take" that he'd rank himself as the No. 2 wide receiver on the team, behind only Santonio Holmes.|||||||
Chaz Schilens called it "a slight" and coach Rex Ryan quickly quashed any tensions by telling his players to be "mindful" of what they say in public. Cromartie, speaking about the controversy Friday for the first time, says he "didn't mean anything by it." He adds that he has no regrets about saying what he did, and that the media wanted "to blow it up."
New York Jets center Nick Mangold and cornerback Antonio Cromartie sat out practice because of injuries that could sideline them for the team's next game at Baltimore. Both players worked separately off to the side with trainers Wednesday during the 30-minute portion of practice the media are allowed to watch.|||||||
Cromartie bruised his ribs and a lung during last Sunday's game against the Raiders and was examined at a hospital in the Oakland area. He appeared to move without discomfort during agility drills, but his playing status was still uncertain.
Cromartie has agreed to a four-year deal worth a reported $32 million to stay with the Jets.|||||||
Cromartie, acquired last offseason from San Diego, was solid for New York opposite Darrelle Revis, finishing with 42 tackles and three interceptions. the Jets went after prized free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and were one of the favorites to land him, but Asomugha surprisingly signed with Philadelphia, leaving New York to turn to a familiar face.
The New York Jets have reached an agreement in principle with the San Diego Chargers to acquire Cromartie.|||||||
The Jets confirmed the deal Thursday night, but didn't release specifics - although it is believed to include a draft pick in 2011 going to the Chargers. Cromartie was an All-Pro in 2007 and will team with Darrelle Revis in the Jets' secondary, making them possibly the best cornerback tandem in the NFL. Despite 15 interceptions in four seasons, the Chargers were dissatisfied with Cromartie's performance late last season and in the playoffs.
