New York Jets
Joe McKnight - #25 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 205 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/16/1988 |
| Birthplace | River Ridge, LA |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 4th round, 14th pick by Jets |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 179 | 0 |
Panthers release OT Otah
The Panthers terminated the contract of OT Jeff Otah, the team announced Thursday.
Jets still unsettled at ORT spot
The Jeff Otah trade didn't work out for the Jets, who look to still have Wayne Hunter as the starting right tackle.
Jets guilty of creating Tebow mess
After a disappointing 2011 season, the Jets needed many things to challenge the Patriots for AFC East supremacy. A QB controversy wasn't one of them.
Reports: Seahawks add WR Edwards
The Seahawks will sign veteran WR Braylon Edwards on Tuesday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s a one-year deal.
Jets sending OT Otah back to Carolina
OT Jeff Otah will return to the Panthers after his trade to the Jets was voided when he didn't pass a physical.
Jets CB Revis reports for camp
Jets All-Pro CB Darrelle Revis has reported for training camp, as expected, despite being unhappy with his current contract.
Jets S Landry activated after passing physical
Jets S LaRon Landry has been activated from the physically-unable-to-perform list after passing his physical.
Ravens sign WR Payne
The Ravens signed WR Logan Payne on Thursday and released undrafted free-agent FB Jamison Berryhill.
Jets place Otah on PUP list
The Jets have placed ORT Jeff Otah on the PUP list, the team said Wednesday.
Lions sign CB-RS Miller
The Lions agreed to terms with CB Justin Miller, who last played in an NFL game in 2009.
Jets place S Landry on active/PUP list
The Jets placed four players on the active/physically-unable-to-perform list, including S LaRon Landry.
Jets acquire OT Otah from Panthers
The Jets acquired former first-round OT Jeff Otah from the Panthers for an undisclosed draft pick, the teams announced Monday.
Report: Revis plans to report to camp on time
Jets CB Darrelle Revis plans to show up to camp on time, according to Dennis Waszak Jr. of The Associated Press.
Agent: Favre will be an assistant high school coach
Brett Favre is returning to football — as an assistant high school football coach in his native Mississippi.
Tebow working on his throwing with former MLB pitcher
Jets backup QB Tim Tebow has been working on his throwing mechanics with former major league pitcher Tom House.
PLAYER NEWS
Joe McKnight injured his ribs in the third quarter and the team said he would not return.|||||||
McKnight carried the ball twice for eight yards before exiting the game.
McKnight is active for the Jets' contest Sunday.|||||||
McKnight had missed practice this week with a sprained ankle. He'll backup starter Shonn Greene against the Dolphins.
McKnight and Bilal Powell did not participate in practice and their availability for the team's game Sunday at New England is uncertain.|||||||
McKnight has a sprained left ankle. McKnight was moving well Thursday and said, "I'm playing. For first place, I'm in there."
McKnight was hurt on a 61-yard run in the Jets' rout of the Colts on Sunday.|||||||
McKnight is scheduled for an MRI on Monday.
McKnight will start working at cornerback to help offset the loss of All-Pro Darrelle Revis, who's likely out for the season with a knee injury.|||||||
Rex Ryan says Wednesday that McKnight, whose role on offense has been limited this season, has "everything you look for in a corner." McKnight, who played the position in high school, practiced at cornerback in Week 2 when Revis was sidelined by a concussion. Ryan first mentioned the idea of using McKnight in the secondary in the running back's rookie season in 2010.
