New York Jets
Mike Goodson - #23 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 210 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/23/1987 |
| Birthplace | Klein, TX |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 4th round, 11th pick by Panthers |
The First Fifteen: Week Nine
We look at the muddled AFC playoff picture with several pivotal games this week, including a key Bills-Jets matchup; some rookie quarterbacks trying to join rare air; and plenty more.
Week 10 Bears-Lions game moved to late afternoon
The NFL has moved the Week 10 Bears-Lions game to a 4:15 p.m. ET kickoff. The Patriots-Jets game will remain as the Sunday-night game on NBC.
Jets sign former Bills TE Nelson
The Jets signed former Bills TE Shawn Nelson to their 53-man roster on Monday and added four players to their practice squad.
Jets rookie DT Ellis making positive strides
Jets rookie DT Kenrick Ellis is starting to make contributions on the field and he has been impressive with his work off the field.
Jets' Burress humbled by journey back to football
After a three-TD effort last Sunday, people are starting to believe that Plaxico Burress is back to being the player of old after missing the past two seasons.
Jets put it all together in comeback win
If Sunday's Jets win was a sign of things to come, New York could be making a run at another postseason appearance.
Jets' Ryan to Chargers: 'Stay classy, San Diego'
Rex Ryan thinks his Jets secondary is second to none, no matter what anyone thinks. And that includes San Diego TE Randy McMichael.
Burress, Revis lead Jets to big home win
Plaxico Burress caught three touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score that was set up by an interception by Darrelle Revis, in the Jets' 27-21 comeback win over the Chargers
Sanchez not making Year Three leap
Jets QB Mark Sanchez has not taken the Year Three leap that some expected, and he needs to improve his game going forward to get the Jets into the playoff hunt.
Jets sign WR Riley from Broncos practice squad
The Jets have signed WR Eron Riley from the Broncos' practice squad to the active roster.
Mendenhall, Revis and Ford AFC Players of the Week
Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall, Jets CB Darrelle Revis and Raiders WR Jacoby Ford were named AFC Players of Week Six.
The First Fifteen: Week Seven
In this early look at the league's action in Week Seven, we talk Tim Tebow, the rest of the QB changes potentially afoot, and plenty more.
Revis' INTs lead Jets past Dolphins
Darrelle Revis ran back the first of his two interceptions 100 yards for a touchdown and the Jets did just enough to beat winless Miami 24-6 on Monday night and end a three-game losing streak.
Revis tags Miami with 100-yard pick-six
Darrelle Revis returned an interception 100 yards in the first quarter of the Monday-night game, staking the Jets to an early 7-3 lead over the Dolphins.
Readers: Eagles most disappointing team of 2011
Andy Reid's Eagles were the overwhelming choice in a PFW poll question asking, "Which team has been the most disappointing so far?"
PLAYER NEWS
Goodson signed with the Jets.|||||||
Goodson, a former fourth-round pick by the Carolina Panthers, has played in 40 games, rushing for 722 yards and three touchdowns on 160 carries. He also has 59 receptions for 524 yards and a score.
Goodson and San Diego linebacker Takeo Spikes have been ejected after a skirmish in the second quarter of Sunday's game.|||||||
Goodson was blocking Spikes when the two locked up. It continued after the play ended.
Running backs Darren McFadden and Goodson are returning to the field for the Oakland Raiders after missing the previous four games with sprained right ankles.|||||||
Both McFadden and Goodson are active for Thursday night's game against Denver for the first since getting hurt Nov. 4 against Tampa Bay.
The Oakland Raiders will be without their top two running backs for Sunday's game in Baltimore after Darren McFadden and Goodson missed a third consecutive day of practice.|||||||
Both players suffered high ankle sprains in last week's loss to Tampa Bay and have been wearing walking boots since then.
With top two running backs Darren McFadden and Goodson slowed this week by sprained right ankles, the Raiders may need to rely on their passing game when they visit the Baltimore Ravens.|||||||
Palmer threw the ball 61 times last week against Tampa Bay as the Raiders (3-5) were forced to play catch-up in the second half after losing McFadden and Goodson to the injuries. Neither back practiced Wednesday and their status remains in doubt for Sunday's game against the Ravens (2-6).
