New York Jets
D'Brickashaw Ferguson - #60 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 310 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/10/1983 |
| Birthplace | New York, NY |
| College | Virginia |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 1st round, 4th pick by Jets |
Trio of roster moves for Jets
The Jets signed LB Josh Mauga from their practice squad and released DT Howard Green. LB Kenwin Cummings, who was released by the team last week, was re-signed to the practice squad.
Revis says he's 100 percent
Jets CB Darrelle Revis told reporters that his sore hamstring is 100 percent following the team's bye week and that he is good to go for the Week Eight game vs. the Packers.
Jets living large on the edge
With a refreshing flair spearheaded by colorful head coach Rex Ryan, the Jets are standing tall on top of the NFL mountain, with the season's halfway point fast approaching.
Ferguson has become leader of Jets' O-line
OLT D'Brickashaw Ferguson has emerged as not only the best player on the Jets' offensive line, but also the leader of the unit.
Ryan motivates Jets to succeed
The Jets play hard for head coach Rex Ryan, and so far it has led them to a 5-1 record.
LT, Jets hold off Broncos
LaDainian Tomlinson scored his second touchdown from 2 yards out with 73 seconds left after a pass interference flag and the New York Jets rallied past the Denver Broncos 24-20 on Sunday.
Jets thrive at protecting the ball
The Jets benched players in the preseason if they turned the ball over, and that tough love appears to have worked.
Report: Revis a game-time decision
The Jets will not make a decision on CB Darrelle Revis' status until game time on Sunday, a league source told Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.
Jets CB Revis ticketed for speeding, careless driving
Jets CB Darrelle Revis was ticketed for speeding and careless driving Thursday morning on his way to the team's facility, according to the New Jersey Star-Ledger.
Jets overcome Favre's milestone night 29-20
Brett Favre brushed off a miserable start with a milestone night that almost led Minnesota back, but Dwight Lowery returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown with 1:30 left as the New York Jets (4-1) beat the Vikings ...
Jets-Vikings delayed due to weather
Kickoff for the Monday-night game has been pushed back 20 minutes due to thunderstorms over the New Meadowlands Stadium.
Vikings-Jets prediction
Has there been a "Monday Night Football" game in recent years with this much bizarre drama, replete with story lines on just about every level?
Report: Favre apologizes to teammates
Vikings QB Brett Favre apologized to teammates for being a distraction during a meeting on Monday morning, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Favre case won't be distraction unless he's suspended
The only way the allegations against Brett Favre become a major distraction is if Favre is found guilty and is suspended. Otherwise, the beat will go on.
PLAYER NEWS
Two people familiar with the move say the New York Jets have restructured D'Brickashaw Ferguson's contract, converting $9 million of the Pro Bowl left tackle's 2012 base salary to a signing bonus and helping the team create salary cap space.|||||||
Ferguson, who signed a six-year, $60 million extension in July 2010, now has a base salary of $985,000 for the upcoming season with the possibility of other bonuses. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team had not announced the restructured deal. The New York Daily News first reported the agreement Thursday.
Ferguson has agreed to terms on a contract extension with the New York Jets, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.|||||||
The person requested anonymity Wednesday because the deal had not yet been signed. Terms were undisclosed, but the Jets are expected to announce the deal Thursday, the person says. Ferguson, selected to his first Pro Bowl last season, is one of the anchors of an offensive line that helped the Jets lead the league in rushing a year ago.
Ferguson and teammate Mark Sanchez are attending a state dinner at the White House.|||||||
The players are invited to the dinner in honor of Mexico President Felipe Calderon and his wife. It's the first state dinner hosted by President Obama and his wife, Michelle, since November. Entertainment at the dinner will be provided by Beyonce and by the U.S. Marine Band.
Ferguson has been added to the AFC team for the Pro Bowl.|||||||
Ferguson replaces Miami Dolphins tackle Jake Long, who is out with an injury. Ferguson is the fourth Jets player and third Jets offensive lineman on the AFC roster, joining center Nick Mangold, guard Alan Faneca and cornerback Darrelle Revis.
Ferguson is looking for to do better in his second season after an unspectacular first season, one in which he showed flashes of being a future star at one of football's most important yet unheralded positions. It was the other times, when he looked undersized and, at times, outclassed, that worried some. "I feel I've improved from last year, being that it was my rookie year," he said.|||||||
How well Ferguson performs directly impacts the team's passing game, in particular, since he must protect QB Chad Pennington. Expect him to struggle again.
