New York Jets
Muhammad Wilkerson - #96 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 315 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/22/1989 |
| Birthplace | Linden, NJ |
| College | Temple |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 1st round, 30th pick by Jets |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | 3 | 0 |
Trio of roster moves for Jets
The Jets signed LB Josh Mauga from their practice squad and released DT Howard Green. LB Kenwin Cummings, who was released by the team last week, was re-signed to the practice squad.
Revis says he's 100 percent
Jets CB Darrelle Revis told reporters that his sore hamstring is 100 percent following the team's bye week and that he is good to go for the Week Eight game vs. the Packers.
Jets living large on the edge
With a refreshing flair spearheaded by colorful head coach Rex Ryan, the Jets are standing tall on top of the NFL mountain, with the season's halfway point fast approaching.
Ferguson has become leader of Jets' O-line
OLT D'Brickashaw Ferguson has emerged as not only the best player on the Jets' offensive line, but also the leader of the unit.
Ryan motivates Jets to succeed
The Jets play hard for head coach Rex Ryan, and so far it has led them to a 5-1 record.
LT, Jets hold off Broncos
LaDainian Tomlinson scored his second touchdown from 2 yards out with 73 seconds left after a pass interference flag and the New York Jets rallied past the Denver Broncos 24-20 on Sunday.
Jets thrive at protecting the ball
The Jets benched players in the preseason if they turned the ball over, and that tough love appears to have worked.
Report: Revis a game-time decision
The Jets will not make a decision on CB Darrelle Revis' status until game time on Sunday, a league source told Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.
Jets CB Revis ticketed for speeding, careless driving
Jets CB Darrelle Revis was ticketed for speeding and careless driving Thursday morning on his way to the team's facility, according to the New Jersey Star-Ledger.
Jets overcome Favre's milestone night 29-20
Brett Favre brushed off a miserable start with a milestone night that almost led Minnesota back, but Dwight Lowery returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown with 1:30 left as the New York Jets (4-1) beat the Vikings ...
Jets-Vikings delayed due to weather
Kickoff for the Monday-night game has been pushed back 20 minutes due to thunderstorms over the New Meadowlands Stadium.
Vikings-Jets prediction
Has there been a "Monday Night Football" game in recent years with this much bizarre drama, replete with story lines on just about every level?
Report: Favre apologizes to teammates
Vikings QB Brett Favre apologized to teammates for being a distraction during a meeting on Monday morning, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Favre case won't be distraction unless he's suspended
The only way the allegations against Brett Favre become a major distraction is if Favre is found guilty and is suspended. Otherwise, the beat will go on.
PLAYER NEWS
Wilkerson suffered a concussion and injured a knee during the team's loss to San Diego on Sunday, and his status for the season finale at Buffalo is uncertain.|||||||
Wilkerson played every defensive snap against the Chargers, and the team says he showed no symptoms of a concussion until after the game, and was tested. He'll continue to undergo tests this week.
Wilkerson and Giants running back Brandon Jacobs were ejected from the teams' preseason game Monday night - a 17-3 win by the Jets - after taking swings at each other.|||||||
After Mario Manningham's 7-yard catch with 8:37 left in the third quarter, Wilkerson and Jacobs shoved each other. The two yelled at each other several yards away from where Manningham caught the pass as players from both teams rushed over to separate Jacobs and Wilkerson before things escalated.
The Jets selected Temple defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson with the 30th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, giving New York the big-time pass rusher they coveted.|||||||
The 6-foot-4 1/2, 305-pound Wilkerson had 9 1/2 sacks last year for the Owls, and should immediately help the Jets, who have made it to the AFC championship game the last two seasons. "I don't see him as a nose tackle, but this young man can play defensive end in our system and (defensive) tackle as well," said coach Rex Ryan, who recently authored a book about himself. "I see him as a possible three-down contributor for us. We'll see."
