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 |
Saturday's games a ratings boon for NBC
Saturday's exciting wild-card games on NBC earned milestone ratings for the network.
Folk's FG sends Jets past Colts 17-16
Nick Folk kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired Saturday night, giving the New York Jets a 17-16 first-round playoff victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Jets RB McKnight's patience pays off
Jets rookie RB Joe McKnight showed in Week 17 that he has the ability to be a productive player in the league.
Jets playoff primer
PFW examines the Jets as they prepare for the playoffs, identifying the keys to the offense and the defense, a player to watch, and what they have to do to win the Super Bowl.
Report: Favre sued for sexual harassment by former Jets employees
The day after his final game as an NFL quarterback, Brett Favre has been sued by a pair of Jets employees for sexual harassment, according to "Good Morning America" reporters Andrea Canning and Jessica Hopper.
Slowing Manning key to Jets' chances
The regular season didn't go exactly as planned, but the Jets can still reach their goal — if they slow down Peyton Manning.
Game times announced for NFL playoffs
The Jets-Colts wild-card game will be the Saturday night game in the first weekend of the NFL playoffs.
Backups shine in Jets' win
Mark Brunell threw two touchdown passes in relief of Mark Sanchez, Joe McKnight ran for a career-high 158 yards and New York's defense was dominant in a lopsided playoff tuneup as the Jets routed the Bills 38-7 on Sunday.
Favre inactive, Polamalu active in Week 17
Vikings QB Brett Favre will end his career as a spectator, as he is inactive for Sunday's season finale against the Lions.
Proven veterans focused on leading Jets to next level
Former Chargers star LaDainian Tomlinson is one of several veteran players in their first year with the Jets who are hoping to carry the team further than it got last season — the AFC title game.
Alosi trip, allegations cost Jets $100K
The NFL has fined the Jets $100,000 for assistant coach Sal Alosi's tripping of a Dolphins player earlier this month, as well as for the team's handling of the incident, the league announced Thursday.
Rotation key to good health for Jets' outside ’backers
The Jets' outside linebacker rotation has allowed all three players to stay fresh and avoid an overwhelming physical toll.
Jets add defensive back
Banged up in the secondary, the playoff-bound Jets have signed DB Isaiah Trufant to their 53-man roster.
Jets, Ryan are in it to win it
Rex Ryan and the Jets look to put controversies behind them and stay focused on Super Bowl.
Jets waive DT Kroul
The Jets have parted ways with DT Matt Kroul.
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.
