New York Jets
Jeff Cumberland - #86 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 260 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/02/1987 |
| Birthplace | Columbus, OH |
| College | Illinois |
| Years played | 4 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 359 | 3 |
Cumberland's play affecting Jets' long-term plans at TE
The Jets have an interesting situation brewing at the tight end position that's worth watching as the season goes along.
Jets looking for a blocking tight end
Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano has an effective pass-catching tight end in Dustin Keller, but there are some questions about the club's No. 2 tight end.
Jets lose potential weapon in TE Cumberland
The Jets have been using more tight ends in the hopes of finding another receiving option at the position, but Jeff Cumberland went down for the season.
Report: Jets TE Cumberland done for season
Jets second-year TE Jeff Cumberland will reportedly miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles.
PLAYER NEWS
Cumberland signed a one-year tender offer to return to the Jets, potentially setting himself up as the replacement starter after Dustin Keller's departure.|||||||
Cumberland is expected to have a more prominent role in the offense after setting career highs last year in his third NFL season with 29 catches for 359 yards and three touchdowns. Keller signed with the Dolphins as a free agent.
The Jets placed Cumberland on IR with a torn Achilles.|||||||
The injury could keep him from fully competing for a spot on the Jets 2012 roster since the recovery time will take about nine months.
