New York Jets
Lex Hilliard - #36 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/30/1984 |
| Birthplace | Kalispell, MT |
| College | Montana |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2008, 6th round, 38th pick by Dolphins |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 31 | 0 |
Jets sign WR Gilyard
The Jets signed WR Mardy Gilyard to their active roster on Wednesday, the team announced.
AFC East Spin cycle: Pats embarrass Jets, while Dolphins rally for win
On Thanksgiving night, the Patriots handed the Jets a loss to forget, and New England finds itself close to clinching the AFC East for the fourth year in a row.
Ugly loss 'hard to fathom' for Jets coach Rex Ryan
Jets coach Rex Ryan addressed the team's embarrassing Thanksgiving-night loss in a conference call on Friday.
Tebow's rib injury brings more questions to Jets' QB situation
Tim Tebow was active with a rib injury on Thursday night, which made observers wonder about the status of No. 3 QB Greg McElroy.
Patriots force five turnovers, rout Jets
Tom Brady threw three touchdowns and ran for one as the Patriots embarrassed the Jets with a 35-point second quarter in a 49-19 victory Thursday night.
Jets promote three from practice squad
The Jets signed CB Donnie Fletcher, CB Darrin Walls and WR Jordan White from their practice squad to the active roster.
Jets release WR Hill
The Jets cut Jason Hill for the second time this season, releasing the sixth-year wideout on Tuesday.
AFC East Spin cycle: Three 4-6 teams looking up at Patriots
The Patriots dominated in Week 11, extending their division lead to three games over the Bills, Jets and Dolphins, who are all 4-6.
Jets snap losing skid, rout Rams
Bilal Powell ran for the first two touchdowns of his career, helping the Jets end a three-game losing streak with a 27-13 victory over the Rams.
Jets sign RB Bell, release LB Maybin
The Jets signed former Bears RB Kahlil Bell and released OLB Aaron Maybin, according to multiple reports.
AFC East Spin cycle: Patriots survive; Dolphins, Jets fall flat
While the Patriots escaped with a win over the Bills to extend their lead in the division, the Jets and Dolphins suffered bad losses.
Seahawks stay undefeated at home with win over Jets
Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes in the Seahawks' 28-7 win over the Jets.
Jets look to youth to spark pass rush
The Jets' sack numbers are historically low this season, and they are looking to youngsters Quinton Coples and Ricky Sapp for help.
Jets promote LB Sapp
The Jets signed LB Ricky Sapp to the active roster from the practice squad on Thursday, the team announced.
Jets sign WR Hill
The Jets brought back WR Jason Hill and waived rookie S Antonio Allen, the team announced Tuesday.
PLAYER NEWS
Hilliard signed with the Jets.|||||||
Hilliard joined the Jets last season after being waived by New England. The former sixth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins has played in 62 NFL games, rushing for 163 yards and two touchdowns on 39 carries.
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets have re-signed Hilliard to a one-year contract.|||||||
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet announced the move. The signing was first reported by ProFootballTalk.com. Hilliard was signed in the middle of last season to replace John Conner. He finished with eight carries for 31 yards, and four catches for 23 yards and also contributed on special teams.
The New York Jets have signed Hilliard.|||||||
Hilliard was a sixth-round pick of the Dolphins in 2008 and played under current Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano when he was Miami's head coach. The signing Tuesday gives the Jets depth at fullback with John Conner possibly unavailable Monday night against Houston because of a hamstring injury.
