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 |
Patriots-Jets matchup of the day: Wednesday
The mystery of which opposing receiver Jets CB Darrelle Revis will cover is always intriguing, and everyone wants to know if he will cover Wes Welker on Sunday.
Patriots-Jets matchup of the day: Tuesday
All eyes will be on the chess match between Tom Brady and the Patriots' offense vs. Rex Ryan's defense in Sunday's game.
The First Fifteen: Week Five
Here's an early look at the Week Five action, the first shortened (and the bye isn't coming at a great time for a few teams) week of the 2011 NFL season.
Week Five power rankings
Two convincing defeats on the road have dropped the Jets out of the top 10 in the PFW power rankings.
Jets need to find a ground game
The Jets' running game has been extremely ineffective, putting Mark Sanchez in situations he is not good enough to be in.
Jets OLB Thomas out for season with torn Achilles
The Jets announced Monday that OLB Bryan Thomas will miss the rest of the 2011 season with a torn Achilles. Thomas suffered the injury in Sunday night's loss to the Ravens.
Ravens pound Sanchez, Jets 34-17
The Ravens scored three touchdowns on defense, all off turnovers by Sanchez, and cruised to a 34-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday night in a bizarre game that featured an NFL-record five returns for scores.
Former Titans offensive coordinator Heimerdinger dies at 58
Former Titans, Broncos and Jets assistant Mike Heimerdinger died Friday night at the age of 58.
Jets lose potential weapon in TE Cumberland
The Jets have been using more tight ends in the hopes of finding another receiving option at the position, but Jeff Cumberland went down for the season.
Jets announce four inductees for Ring of Honor
The Jets will induct four new members into the team's Ring of Honor during an Oct. 17 game against the Dolphins.
The First Fifteen: Week Four
Time for Chris Johnson to step up, dissecting the 3-0 Lions, awaiting the fun that is Ravens-Jets and plenty of other tidbits to look for in Sunday's upcoming games.
Report: Jets TE Cumberland done for season
Jets second-year TE Jeff Cumberland will reportedly miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles.
McFadden carries Raiders past Jets
Darren McFadden ran for 171 yards and two touchdowns as the Raiders bullied the Jets in a 34-24 win on Sunday.
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).
