New York Jets
Mark Sanchez - #6 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/11/1986 |
| Birthplace | Mission Viejo, CA |
| College | USC |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 5th pick by Jets |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 66.9 | 2883 | 13 |
Tomlinson signs two-year deal with Jets
Agent Tom Condon confirmed Sunday night that his client, RB LaDainian Tomlinson, has agreed to a two-year deal with the Jets, a signing that will be announced by the team Monday.
Sharper eyeing opportunity with Jets
There is an opening at free safety in New York following the Jets' decision to trade Kerry Rhodes to the Cardinals for two draft picks, and free-agent Darren Sharper said he's interested in filling the void.
Tomlinson meets with Jets
Free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson made a stop at Jets headquarters Friday as he met with team officials to discuss joining the club.
Jets re-sign TE Hartsock
The Jets announced they re-signed TE Ben Hartsock on Wednesday.
Early winners and losers in free agency
Here's a look at the teams that have spent the most wisely to this point and which ones overextended themselves after the first weekend of free agency.
Cardinals obtain Rhodes in trade with Jets
Moving quickly to compensate for the departure of Antrel Rolle, the Cardinals announced they have agreed in principle to acquire S Kerry Rhodes from the Jets in exchange for Arizona's fourth-round selection in the 2010 NFL draft and seventh-round ...
Jets not parting with Rhodes
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum announced the team would be paying S Kerry Rhodes' $2 million roster bonus on March 12 during a press conference Friday.
Jets acquire Cromartie from Chargers
On the heels of releasing CB Lito Sheppard, the Jets have acquired CB Antonio Cromartie from the Chargers in exchange for a 2011 third-round pick.
Jets release CB Sheppard
The release of Lito Sheppard was expected, as the Jets made it clear they would not be paying the $10 million roster bonus he was due this month.
Edwards receives highest tender from Jets
As expected, the Jets placed the highest possible tender on WR Braylon Edwards late Wednesday.
Jets tender Washington
The agent of RB Leon Washington, Alvin Keels, announced the Jets have tendered Washington at the second-round level.
Jets set to release Thomas Jones
The Jets announced Monday that they will be releasing RB Thomas Jones prior to Friday, making him an unrestricted free agent when the league year begins at midnight ET March 5.
AFC East team needs
The Bills will be looking this offseason for a starting quarterback to replace Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick. With the start of free agency and the NFL draft just around the corner, PFW examines the needs of each team, position ...
Jets' Ryan leaves 'em laughing at Combine
True to form, Jets head coach Rex Ryan couldn't have been more entertaining in his Combine interview with the national media.
Tannenbaum: Gholston needs to play better
The Jets are not ready to give up on OLB Vernon Gholston, GM Mike Tannenbaum said at the Combine Feb. 26.
PLAYER NEWS
Rex Ryan says Mark Sanchez will be the New York Jets' starting quarterback for "the first snap" in minicamp, but insists there will be an open competition at the position.|||||||
The Jets coach says at the NFL meetings Tuesday that the team needs "to get better" at the position." Sanchez struggled mightily last year, and was benched in favor of third-stringer Greg McElroy for a game. New York brought in veteran David Garrard to compete with Sanchez for the job, and anything is possible with Ryan at the helm of this circus.
The Jets are hamstrung by the contract of Sanchez, who is coming off a miserable season but is guaranteed $8.25 million next season. He would cost the Jets a $17.1 million cap hit if they cut him.|||||||
Sanchez will almost certainly be back, unless the Jets can trade him. If Sanchez returns, he will likely have to compete for the starting job, and the Jets will be in the market for a quarterback in free agency or the draft.
Greg McElroy has a concussion and will be replaced by Sanchez as the New York Jets' starting quarterback in the season finale at Buffalo on Sunday.|||||||
Coach Rex Ryan says Thursday that McElroy, preparing to make his second NFL start in place of the benched Sanchez, was lifting weights and had headaches. Ryan says he chose to start Sanchez over Tim Tebow because the team has just two practices and a walkthrough to prepare before the game and he feels "more comfortable" with Sanchez. Sanchez was benched after turning the ball over five times at Tennessee on Dec. 17.
Sanchez and Tim Tebow are both active as Greg McElroy's backups in the New York Jets' regular-season home finale against the San Diego Chargers.|||||||
It is the first time all season that Rex Ryan has had all three of his quarterbacks active for a game. By having all three available, Ryan avoids having to designate either Sanchez or Tebow as the No. 2 quarterback Sunday.
Sanchez knows he won't be the New York Jets' starting quarterback this week. The one-time face of the franchise won't say whether he thinks he'll be back with the team next season.|||||||
Benched in favor of Greg McElroy for Sunday's game against San Diego, Sanchez said he hadn't thought about his future. He says that "I'm a Jet, and that's all I've known," despite the fact the team will consider all options with Sanchez - including a trade - in the offseason. Sanchez threw four interceptions and lost the football on the final offensive play as New York was eliminated from playoff contention with Monday night's 14-10 loss at Tennessee.
