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 |
Jets reach agreement with top pick Wilson
The Jets have come to terms on a deal with their first-round draft choice, CB Kyle Wilson, a person with knowledge of the deal has told The Associated Press. The contract is for five years and carries a maximum value ...
Jets sign WR Coles
The Jets added some insurance at receiver Friday, signing Laveranues Coles to a one-year deal.
Jets give extensions to Ryan, Tannenbaum
The Jets rewarded head coach Rex Ryan and GM Mike Tannenbaum with contract extensions, the team announced Friday.
Jets sign QB Brunell
The Jets signed QB Mark Brunell late Wednesday after months of rumors that he would end up with the team.
Don't expect major leap from Sanchez
If Jets QB Mark Sanchez develops into a quarterback worth starting every week in fantasy leagues, it won't be in 2010, writes PFW's Dan Parr.
Jets to enshrine six in Ring of Honor
The Jets announced they have created a Ring of Honor in their new stadium, and will enshrine six former players into the Ring during an Aug. 16 ceremony.
AFC East training-camp reports
In the first installment in our series of training-camp reports, we look at the AFC East teams, including offensive and defensive overviews, a battle to watch and an injury update for each club.
Jets CB Revis considering plans for training camp
There have been conflicting reports about Jets CB Darrelle Revis and whether or not he will hold out of training camp, but we hear he hasn't made a decision in regards to a holdout.
Report: Revis can't afford long holdout
Jets CB Darrelle Revis won't stay away from training camp as he pushes for a new contract, sources have told NFL Network, citing a provision in his deal that could provide for guaranteed salary. This report contradicts a blog ...
Report: Revis prepared to hold out
Jets CB Darrelle Revis is prepared to hold out of training camp if the Jets don't give him the new contract he is seeking, the (New York) Daily News reported Friday.
Report: Jets agree to terms with Ducasse
Jets rookie OG Vladimir Ducasse has agreed to terms on a four-year, $3.25 million deal, a source told FOXSports.com.
Report: Jets, Ferguson agree to terms on extension
The Jets have reportedly agreed to terms on a contract extension with one of the four players seeking new deals from the team.
Jets' Tannenbaum faces tough call
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum faces a difficult decision regarding All-Pro CB Darrelle Revis, who wants to be paid like an elite corner although he still has three years remaining on his contract.
Report: No suspension for Jets WR Edwards
Jets WR Braylon Edwards will not be suspended by the NFL following his January no-contest plea to misdemeanor assault related to an incident outside a Cleveland nightclub, according to ESPNNewYork.com.
Jets in no rush to extend Revis, Mangold, Ferguson, Harris
While the Jets would like to have CB Darrelle Revis, C Nick Mangold, OLT D'Brickashaw Ferguson and ILB David Harris around for many years, it doesn't appear GM Mike Tannenbaum is pushing to get new contracts to them ...
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.
