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 |
Jets win Burress sweepstakes
The Jets are no stranger to bringing on players with baggage, and they continued the tradition Sunday morning by signing WR Plaxico Burress.
Report: Jets sign first-round pick Wilkerson
The Jets agreed to a four-year deal, with three years guaranteed, with first-round DL Muhammad Wilkerson.
Jets bring back CB Strickland
The Jets agreed to terms to bring back CB Donald Strickland, who played for them in 2009.
Report: Jets, Smith agree to three-year deal
After losing out on CB Nnamdi Asomugha, the Jets returned to focusing on their own players, re-signing S Eric Smith.
Jets sign members of draft class
The Jets began signing members of their draft class, announcing they signed three rookies on Friday.
Jets add P Bryan, waive QBs Ainge, O'Connell
The Jets signed former Australian Football Leaguer Chris Bryan to compete for the team's punting job, his agent David Canter announced on Twitter.
Jaguars ink former Jets CB Coleman
Former Jets CB Drew Coleman agreed to a three-year, $7.4 million deal with the Jaguars.
Eagles pull off stunner, sign CB Asomugha
The Eagles swooped in and signed CB Nnamdi Asomugha to a five-year deal worth $60 million with $25 million guaranteed.
Bills sign former Jets WR Smith
The Bills agreed to a deal with former Jets WR-RS Brad Smith to a four-year deal on Thursday, his agency Priority Sports announced.
Jets to re-sign PK Folk
The Jets agreed to re-sign PK Nick Folk to a one-year deal, his representatives announced Wednesday.
Jets agree to deal with WR Holmes
WR Santonio Holmes, considered the top player on the market at his position, agreed on Wednesday morning to re-sign with the Jets.
Report: OT Woody retiring
Former Jets OT Damien Woody said Monday that it was either the Jets or nobody, and has now decided to retire.
Jets re-sign OT Hunter
The Jets agreed to terms on a four-year deal with reserve OT Wayne Hunter on Tuesday.
League reacts to lockout's end
Owners, coaches and executives from around the league reacted Monday to the news that the lockout was over and that the 2011 season is about to begin.
Reports: Jets WR Edwards pleads guilty to DWI
Jets WR Braylon Edwards has pleaded guilty to a DWI charge, multiple media outlets reported Friday.
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).
