New York Jets
David Harris - #52 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 250 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/21/1984 |
| Birthplace | Grand Rapids, MI |
| College | Michigan |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 2nd round, 15th pick by Jets |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | 1 | 0 |
Sanchez brightens a sick boy's holiday
Mark Sanchez and the Jets are preparing to make a statement in the postseason, but they found time away from the game recently to bring some happiness into the life of a boy battling cancer.
Pair of punt calls cost Jets
The Jets clinched a playoff spot on Sunday afternoon in Chicago, but not in the manner in which they were hoping, thanks in large part to a pair of questionable calls.
Weather strands Pats, Jets, Giants
Blizzards in the Northeast have affected the postgame travel plans of the Patriots, Jets and Giants.
Bears win shootout, Jets back in playoffs
Jay Cutler threw three touchdown passes, Matt Forté ran for 113 yards and the Bears beat the playoff-bound Jets 38-34 on Sunday.
Bears-Jets prediction
The 1-2 punch of LaDainian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene and a stout offensive line with plenty of size could be a tough matchup for for the Bears' run defense on Sunday.
Sanchez set to start Sunday
Barring a setback, Mark Sanchez will start at quarterback for the Jets on Sunday, Rex Ryan said Friday.
Cole's performance highlights Jets' depth
Injuries in the Jets' secondary have forced Marquice Cole into playing more snaps, a role the second-year pro has embraced with his recent play.
Jets-Bears matchup of the day: Thursday
Rex Ryan's "D" has been effective at bringing down quarterbacks of late, making at least three sacks in each of the past four games and 14 sacks total during that span, and the Bears' offensive line faces a tough ...
Jets-Bears matchup of the day: Friday
Devin Hester became the all-time leader in kick returns for touchdowns on Monday night, but the Jets have a pretty dangerous returner, too.
Jets-Bears matchup of the day: Wednesday
Jay Cutler and offensive coordinator Mike Martz said Wednesday that they don't plan to steer completely clear of Jets CB Darrelle Revis on Sunday.
Jets say reported Ryan video no distraction
When asked about the Deadspin.com blog post from Tuesday that showed foot-fetish videos of a woman who bears a striking resemblance to his wife, Michelle, Jets head coach Rex Ryan didn't deny that the star of the videos ...
They said it: Bears edition
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No need to kick around Ryan for foot video
The internet and a voyeuristic society have made great bedfellows, and everything, including a video reported to involve Rex Ryan and his wife, is fair game these days.
Jets WR Holmes misses practice with turf toe
Jets WR Santonio Holmes was held out of practice on Wednesday with turf toe.
Jets-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
Jets ORT Wayne Hunter could find himself lined up across from one of the league's best pass rushers in his fourth career start.
PLAYER NEWS
Harris returned an interception 35 yards for a TD in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens.|||||||
It was Harris' first pick since he had his only two in 2009.
Harris will play Sunday against Jacksonville.|||||||
Harris (injured toe) was questionable.
Harris sat out practice Wednesday because of a toe injury.|||||||
Harris was sidelined, but coach Rex Ryan added that the team is not concerned and "expects him back" to practice before the Jets' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Harris had eight tackles against the Cowboys.
The New York Jets have signed Harris to a contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.|||||||
Harris, who signed his franchise tender before the NFL lockout began in March, said earlier in the day that he expected the extension to be signed soon. Turns out, it was done a few hours later. He became a starter after the Jets traded Jonathan Vilma before the 2008 season. He has 428 tackles, 14 1/2 sacks, two interceptions and five forced fumbles in four seasons.
The Jets placed the franchise tag on Harris on Tuesday, the first time the team has used the designation since 2006.Harris, who made a base salary of $550,000 in the final year of his rookie deal, was voted the team MVP by his teammates after having 99 tackles and three sacks in his fourth season.|||||||
General manager Mike Tannenbaum recently said re-signing Harris was a priority, and the Jets could still lock him up to a long-term deal once the NFL's uncertain labor situation is cleared up despite placing the franchise tag on him. By using the tag, the Jets must pay Harris the average of the top five salaries among linebackers. Last year, Harris' position was worth about $9.6 million, meaning he could be in for a payday of $10 million or slightly higher.
