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 |
Ogbonnaya shines in Texans' opener
Chris Ogbonnaya caught a TD pass from Matt Leinart and ran for the winning score in the Texans' 20-16 win over the Jets on Monday night.
AFC East training-camp reports
The Bills are counting on Shawne Merriman to regain the pass-rushing effectiveness that made him so feared when he was in San Diego. PFW looks inside the AFC East clubs.
Burress (ankle) to miss preseason opener
Fans will have to wait to see Plaxico Burress' return to the gridiron, as an ankle injury will keep him out of the Jets' preseason opener.
Backup OLBs impress at Jets camp
Jets backup OLBs Jamaal Westerman and Garrett McIntyre have caught the attention of coaches and observers at camp for getting into the backfield.
Ellis to leave Jets, sign with Patriots
In a surprising move, veteran DE Shaun Ellis signed a one-year contract with the Patriots on Sunday, pending a physical.
WR Mason picks the Jets
Veteran WR Derrick Mason decided to sign with the Jets on Saturday. The 37-year-old had seven touchdowns last season.
49ers sign Braylon Edwards
In an attempt to bolster their passing game with another downfield threat, the 49ers have signed free agent WR Braylon Edwards.
Jets release WR Cotchery
The Jets released veteran WR Jerricho Cotchery, who has spent all seven of his NFL seasons with the Gang Green. The team announced the move Thursday afternoon.
Jets re-sign S Pool, host WR Mason
The Jets agreed to re-sign S Brodney Pool, who was an unrestricted free agent. He had 53 tackles and one interception for the Jets last season.
Is this the year for Jets RB Greene?
After failing to break out in 2010, can Shonn Greene finally be the back he is capable of in 2011?
Jets, ILB Harris agree to long-term deal
Jets ILB David Harris has signed a long-term contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.
Taylor returns to Dolphins
Veteran DE-OLB Jason Taylor is returning to Miami, he announced on his Facebook page.
Jets agree with CB Cromartie
The Jets have agreed on a four-year deal to bring back UFA CB Antonio Cromartie, multiple media outlets reported Monday morning.
Veteran QB Brunell re-signs with Jets
Veteran QB Mark Brunell re-signed with the Jets on Sunday, just days after being released.
New faces step into Jets' special-teams unit
The Jets have work to do in replacing players lost via free agency, especially on special teams.
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).
