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 hire Tom Moore as offensive assistant
The Jets hired former Colts offensive coordinator Tom Moore as a consultant, the New York Post reported.
NT Jenkins announces retirement
NT Kris Jenkins, who played 10 seasons in the league for the Panthers and Jets, announced his retirement on Wednesday.
Report: Jets rookie Ellis not a U.S. citizen, faces deportation if convicted of felony
Jets rookie DT Kenrick Ellis, whose trial date on a felony malicious wounding charge stemming from an April 2010 incident in Virginia has been continued to Nov. 28 after being slated for next Tuesday, is not a U.S. citizen ...
Salaries for Revis, Harris could be obstacles for Jets
As the Jets go about deciding which veterans to re-sign, they will have to keep in mind the high amounts of money owed to Darrelle Revis and David Harris in 2011.
New York's attorney general investigating lockout
New York's attorney general Eric Schneiderman has started an antitrust investigation into the current NFL lockout.
The origin and future of the 'Wildcat'
The 'Wildcat' formation came to the NFL nearly three years ago, and while defenses are learning how to stop it, athletic players are coming into the league each year to keep it alive.
Jets WR Edwards not injured in minor car accident
Jets WR Braylon Edwards was involved in a minor car accident early Friday morning, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Giants set to hire Izzo as assistant coach
The Giants are set to hire former NFL LB and special-teams standout Larry Izzo as an assistant special-teams coach, according to Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger.
Jets move training camp to team facility
The Jets will hold their 2011 training camp at the team facility in New Jersey instead of at SUNY Cortland, the team announced Friday.
Jets QB Ainge intends to retire
Jets QB Erik Ainge told The Associated Press he intends to retire because of injuries.
Jets WR-KR Smith will explore options
Brad Smith, the Jets' kickoff return man and "Wildcat" quarterback, plans to explore his options in free agency but said he loves being a Jet.
AFC East best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the AFC East who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Roscoe Parrish, Sean Smith, Shonn Greene and Patrick Chung.
Jets would benefit from keeping Shaun Ellis
As the lockout lingers, it seems that DE Shaun Ellis could stay in New York, where he has spent his entire 11-year career.
Jets QB Ainge tears rotator cuff
Jets QB Erik Ainge, a former fifth-round pick, announced via Twitter that he tore the rotator cuff in his right (throwing) shoulder on Friday.
Burress, Moss among alternatives if Jets don't re-sign Edwards
While Braylon Edwards could still return to the Jets, his uncertain future brings up the possibility that the team would be a suitor for Randy Moss or Plaxico Burress.
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).
