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 |
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Report: Taylor to sign with Jets
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Sanchez on schedule for training-camp return at latest
Mark Sanchez has a talented, but troubled, new target to work with in the recently acquired Santonio Holmes, but the two likely won't be able to get on the field to practice together until training camp.
Jets RB Washington to sign tender
After waiting to see if any other team would present him with an offer sheet, Jets RB Leon Washington will sign his restricted free-agent tender from the Jets Thursday.
Report: Jets QB Clemens signs tender
Jets QB Kellen Clemens, a second-round pick in 2006, signed his original-pick tender, which is worth $1.176 million, Tuesday, according to a Scout.com report.
Steelers reach breaking point with Holmes
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Holmes receives four-game suspension
The league confirmed reports that WR Santonio Holmes will be suspended for the first four regular-season games in 2010.
Jets acquire WR Holmes from Steelers
The Jets have acquired WR Santonio Holmes from the Steelers for a fifth-round pick in next week's draft, Jets owner Woody Johnson confirmed Monday, just as the NFL announced a four-game suspension for Holmes.
Thirty years ago: Johnny 'Lam' Jones
Thirty years ago, the Jets sent two first-round picks in the 1980 NFL draft to the 49ers in exchange for the No. 2 overall selection, where they took Texas WR Johnny "Lam" Jones.
Jets' Washington in no rush to sign tender
It doesn't appear RFA RB Leon Washington will be signing the second-round tender he received from the Jets until the deadline for another team to send him an offer sheet passes.
Jets to be featured on 'Hard Knocks'
HBO viewers will get an inside look at what goes on in the Jets' training camp this year.
Report: Jets WRs Edwards, Smith sign tenders
Jets WRs Braylon Edwards and Brad Smith have signed their restricted free-agent tenders, according to a report.
Jets S Smith signs tender
Jets S Eric Smith signed his tender late Thursday.
Jets OLB Pace sad Jones is gone
Calvin Pace said he was disappointed to see Thomas Jones go, but doesn't think it will be a situation that lingers and causes friction between players and the Jets' front office.
Jets agree with FB Richardson
The Jets have agreed to a one-year deal with FB Tony Richardson.
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.
