New York Jets
Antwan Barnes - #95 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 251 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/19/1984 |
| Birthplace | Miami, FL |
| College | Florida International |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 4th round, 35th pick by Ravens |
Jets stun Texans on late Holmes TD
Santonio Holmes caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez with 10 seconds left, lifting the New York Jets to a stunning 30-27 comeback victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Jets' new stadium not providing home-field edge
Jets head coach Rex Ryan wishes the New Meadowlands Stadium would provide his team with the type of home-field advantage that opponents like the Patriots, Steelers and Colts enjoy.
Jets' Sanchez becoming all-around QB
With some help from experienced backup Mark Brunell, Jets starting QB Mark Sanchez has developed as a player, both with his on-field skills and off-field demeanor.
Jets elevate WR Turner, release DL Gilbert
The Jets have released DL Jarron Gilbert and signed WR Patrick Turner from their practice squad, giving the team more depth at a position of need.
Schaub returns to Texans practice
The Texans got good news Thursday when QB Matt Schaub returned to practice after being hospitalized on Tuesday night with a bursa sac injury in his right knee.
Week 11 power rankings
Santonio Holmes' overtime TD catch lifted the Jets to an NFL-best 7-2 record and into the revolving-door top spot in PFW's weekly power rankings.
Jets WR Holmes again comes through in the clutch
Santonio Holmes' 37-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining in overtime was the latest in a stretch of late-game heroics for the wide receiver.
Jets-Browns recap notes
Here's a recap of the second half and overtime of Jets-Browns from a Cleveland perspective.
Sanchez-Holmes TD in OT gives Jets the win
Santonio Holmes scored on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez with 16 seconds left in overtime, giving the New York Jets a 26-20 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday for their eighth straight regular-season road win.
Jets-Browns first-half notes
Here are notes on the first half of Jets-Browns from a Cleveland perspective.
Jets-Browns prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening believes the Jets' defense will be the difference in their matchup at Cleveland.
Jets-Browns matchup of the day: Saturday
Can the Browns stop Jets RBs LaDainian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene?
Jets-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
Oh, what fun it will be to watch Jets head coach Rex Ryan and Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan try to outsmart the other.
Greene set to emerge for Jets
Jets RB Shonn Greene seems to be coming on strong as the season wears on and soon could supplant LaDainian Tomlinoson as the team's featured back.
Sterger finally meets with NFL to discuss Favre allegations
Former New York Jets employee Jenn Sterger finally met with NFL officials in New York City Thursday regarding the ongoing investigation into alleged text and voice messages sent to her by Brett Favre.
PLAYER NEWS
Barnes was placed on IR with a hamstring injury.|||||||
Barnes played in 11 of 12 games this season. He had three sacks among six total tackles, including two sacks in a loss to Baltimore on Nov. 25.
San Diego Chargers linebacker Antwan Barnes has been ejected against the Oakland Raiders following an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Barnes was leading the Chargers with 11 sacks this season.|||||||
Officials whistled Barnes for the penalty following a 27-yard run by Louis Murphy in the first quarter Sunday. The 8-yard penalty gave Oakland the ball at San Diego's 7-yard line, leading to a Raiders touchdown. He took off his helmet and was yelling back at officials on the field following his ejection. It was not immediately clear exactly why Barnes was ejected.
Barnes was fined $5,000 by the NFL on Friday for unnecessarily striking St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford in the chest and neck.|||||||
Barnes was whistled for roughing the passer on the play in Sunday's game, which came on third-and-goal from the Chargers' 13. The Rams scored a touchdown two plays later to take a 17-0 lead en route to a 20-17 victory that dropped San Diego to 2-4.
The Eagles acquired Barnes from Baltimore for an undisclosed pick in the 2011 draft on Saturday.|||||||
Barnes has played in 38 games in three seasons and has five sacks, including three in his last five games in 2009. "We always had our eye on Barnes, ever since he came into the draft (in 2007)," GM Howie Roseman said. "He's got rare speed, and it's hard to find guys who can consistently get pressure on the quarterback. And it goes back to our philosophy here, that we're going to make sure our defense is able to get pressure on the quarterback."
Barnes hurt his ankle Wednesday and did not practice with the Ravens, according to the Baltimore Sun.|||||||
The team does not think the injury is serious, so he should be back on the practice field soon.
