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 |
Jets reach agreement with top pick Wilson
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Jets sign WR Coles
The Jets added some insurance at receiver Friday, signing Laveranues Coles to a one-year deal.
Jets give extensions to Ryan, Tannenbaum
The Jets rewarded head coach Rex Ryan and GM Mike Tannenbaum with contract extensions, the team announced Friday.
Jets sign QB Brunell
The Jets signed QB Mark Brunell late Wednesday after months of rumors that he would end up with the team.
Don't expect major leap from Sanchez
If Jets QB Mark Sanchez develops into a quarterback worth starting every week in fantasy leagues, it won't be in 2010, writes PFW's Dan Parr.
Jets to enshrine six in Ring of Honor
The Jets announced they have created a Ring of Honor in their new stadium, and will enshrine six former players into the Ring during an Aug. 16 ceremony.
AFC East training-camp reports
In the first installment in our series of training-camp reports, we look at the AFC East teams, including offensive and defensive overviews, a battle to watch and an injury update for each club.
Jets CB Revis considering plans for training camp
There have been conflicting reports about Jets CB Darrelle Revis and whether or not he will hold out of training camp, but we hear he hasn't made a decision in regards to a holdout.
Report: Revis can't afford long holdout
Jets CB Darrelle Revis won't stay away from training camp as he pushes for a new contract, sources have told NFL Network, citing a provision in his deal that could provide for guaranteed salary. This report contradicts a blog ...
Report: Revis prepared to hold out
Jets CB Darrelle Revis is prepared to hold out of training camp if the Jets don't give him the new contract he is seeking, the (New York) Daily News reported Friday.
Report: Jets agree to terms with Ducasse
Jets rookie OG Vladimir Ducasse has agreed to terms on a four-year, $3.25 million deal, a source told FOXSports.com.
Report: Jets, Ferguson agree to terms on extension
The Jets have reportedly agreed to terms on a contract extension with one of the four players seeking new deals from the team.
Jets' Tannenbaum faces tough call
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum faces a difficult decision regarding All-Pro CB Darrelle Revis, who wants to be paid like an elite corner although he still has three years remaining on his contract.
Report: No suspension for Jets WR Edwards
Jets WR Braylon Edwards will not be suspended by the NFL following his January no-contest plea to misdemeanor assault related to an incident outside a Cleveland nightclub, according to ESPNNewYork.com.
Jets in no rush to extend Revis, Mangold, Ferguson, Harris
While the Jets would like to have CB Darrelle Revis, C Nick Mangold, OLT D'Brickashaw Ferguson and ILB David Harris around for many years, it doesn't appear GM Mike Tannenbaum is pushing to get new contracts to them ...
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."
