New York Jets
Antonio Garay - #71 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 320 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/30/1979 |
| Birthplace | Rahway, NJ |
| College | Boston College |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2003, 6th round, 22nd pick by Browns |
Stadium turf means Jets likely to lose Jenkins
NT Kris Jenkins would like to return to the NFL in 2011, though the playing surface at New Meadowlands Stadium means he won't be in a Jets uniform.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 30
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the 30th pick in the NFL draft, including Colts WR Reggie Wayne in 2001.
Jets WR Cotchery played with herniated disc
Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery told ESPNNewYork.com that he played the 2010 season with a herniated disc and underwent back surgery on Feb. 3.
Buddy Ryan diagnosed with cancer
Former NFL head coach Buddy Ryan, the father of current NFL coaches Rex and Rob Ryan, has cancer, according to the New York Daily News.
AFC team needs
The Raiders will likely have to replace shutdown CB Nnamdi Asomugha, who is a free agent, this offseason, as we identify the top three draft needs of each AFC team.
Special offseason in store for Jets
With their kicker, punter, kickoff returner and top tacklers all hitting free agency, special teams will be a big offseason issue for the Jets.
Liuget, Leshoure stand out at Illinois' pro day
DT Corey Liuget and RB Mikel Leshoure stood out at Illinois' pro day in limited workouts. LB Martez Wilson started slowly but improved as the day went on.
Owners, teams react to lockout
Teams and owners released statements or spoke to media members on Saturday, reacting to the NFL's first work stoppage since 1987 and what it means for fans.
Jets owner also confident about 2011 season
Jets chairman and CEO Woody Johnson released a statement Saturday afternoon on the NFL lockout, saying he is confident there will be an NFL season 2011.
Syracuse to play additional games at New Meadowlands
The Syracuse Orange have extended their relationship with the New Meadowlands Stadium to play games in the home of the Jets and Giants through 2038.
Defense should be focus of Jets' draft
After keying in on the offense the past two years, the Jets will likely focus on drafting defensive players in this year's draft.
Jets release Gholston, Hartsock
The Jets have released OLB Vernon Gholston and TE Ben Hartsock, clearing more salary cap on the eve of the expected lockout.
Jets tender nine, including Cromartie and Holmes
The Jets announced a host of players getting restricted free-agent tenders on Tuesday, including CB Antonio Cromartie and WR Santonio Holmes.
AFC East free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is almost certain to be delayed. Yet, PFW is examining the free-agent picture for each club, here featuring the AFC East.
Report: Jets cut four veterans
The Jets released three defenders and a former starting offensive lineman Monday. Cut are OLB Jason Taylor, ORT Damien Woody, NT Kris Jenkins and DE Vernon Gholston.
PLAYER NEWS
Garay has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the San Diego Chargers.|||||||
Garay started 28 games for San Diego the last two seasons and played in all 32. His 108 tackles, eight sacks, 29 quarterback hits and 19 tackles for loss were by far the most among Chargers defensive linemen in 2010-11.
The NFL says San Diego Chargers defensive tackle Antonio Garay and free safety Eric Weddle have each been fined $15,000 for hits in Sunday's 35-21 loss at New England.|||||||
Garay was fined for hitting quarterback Tom Brady in the knees.