New York Jets
Demario Davis - #56 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 239 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/11/1989 |
| Birthplace | Brandon, MS |
| College | Arkansas State |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 3rd round, 14th pick by Jets |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 0 | 0 |
Jets-Browns matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a closer look at a matchup to watch in Sunday's Jets-Browns game.
Browns' Ryan impressed with Jets QB Sanchez
Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan likes what he's seen from Jets second-year QB Mark Sanchez, who threw for 323 yards in the Jets' 23-20 win at Detroit on Sunday.
Jets-Browns matchup of the day: Tuesday
Mark Sanchez's showing vs. the Browns' secondary will go a long way in determining who wins this Sunday. Here's a closer look at a matchup to watch in Sunday's Jets-Browns game.
Edwards' DWI case adjourned
Braylon Edwards' DWI case was adjourned until Jan. 11, giving the Jets' receiver's attorney and the Manhattan D.A. office time to file motions.
AFC East midseason reports
Few expected TE Dustin Keller to be the Jets' No. 1 offensive weapon this season, but that's what has happened. Read our midseason team reports on the AFC East.
Crowder, Scott accuse opponents of dirty play
Dolphins LB Channing Crowder accused Ravens FB Le'Ron McClain of spitting in his face and Jets LB Bart Scott called the Lions the dirtiest team he has played since the Titans.
Sanchez-led Jets rally to beat Lions 23-20 in OT
Mark Sanchez threw a 52-yard pass to Santonio Holmes to set up Nick Folk's 30-yard field goal, lifting the New York Jets to a 23-20 overtime win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Jets set to blitz more often
With CB Darrelle Revis healthy again and their corners equipped to handle one-on-one coverage, the Jets are prepared to unleash all-out blitzes to pressure opposing quarterbacks, according to AFC East Whispers.
Fake punt still in Jets' playbook
A communication breakdown and lack of awareness resulted in a botched fake punt for the Jets in Week Eight, but don't expect the team to stop trying to fool opponents just because their attempt didn't work.
Lions avoid blackout in game vs. Jets
Lions president Tom Lewand said Sunday's game against the Jets has sold out and the local television blackout will be lifted.
Tomlinson eclipses 13,000 rushing yards
Jets RB LaDainian Tomlinson reached the 13,000 career yards rushing milestone in Sunday's loss to the Packers. Tomlinson entered the game with 12,980 yards rushing and finished with 13,034 after rushing for 54 yards on 16 ...
Crosby kicks Packers past rusty Jets, 9-0
Mason Crosby kicked three field goals for Green Bay, and that was all the Packers needed as they held the rested but sloppy Jets off the scoreboard for a 9-0 victory Sunday.
Leonhard doesn't expect big hits to stop
Jets SS Jim Leonhard tells PFW that he understands why the NFL is trying to outlaw hits to the head, but the speed and physicality of football makes that difficult for defensive players to do.
Cablevision-Fox dispute may prevent Jets game from airing
A dispute between TV provider Cablevision and Fox, the channel airing the Jets' game vs. the Packers, may leave millions of New Yorkers without a way to watch the game.
Jets sign DT Gilbert to active roster
The Jets signed DT Jarron Gilbert from their practice squad on Wednesday. Gilbert will replace DT Howard Green on the roster. Green was released on Tuesday.
PLAYER NEWS
The New York Jets have signed Davis, their third-round draft pick, to a four-year deal.|||||||
Davis, whom Jets coach Rex Ryan compared to Ray Lewis for his leadership qualities, is expected to give New York's defense some depth as he backs up veteran Bart Scott. The speedy 6-foot-2, 235-pound Davis had 230 tackles and seven sacks in four seasons at Arkansas State.
