New York Jets
Nick Folk - #2 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 222 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/05/1984 |
| Birthplace | Hollywood, CA |
| College | Arizona |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 6th round, 4th pick by Cowboys |
2012 STATS
| FG | Pat | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 30 | 93 |
Jets stun Texans on late Holmes TD
Santonio Holmes caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez with 10 seconds left, lifting the New York Jets to a stunning 30-27 comeback victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Jets' new stadium not providing home-field edge
Jets head coach Rex Ryan wishes the New Meadowlands Stadium would provide his team with the type of home-field advantage that opponents like the Patriots, Steelers and Colts enjoy.
Jets' Sanchez becoming all-around QB
With some help from experienced backup Mark Brunell, Jets starting QB Mark Sanchez has developed as a player, both with his on-field skills and off-field demeanor.
Jets elevate WR Turner, release DL Gilbert
The Jets have released DL Jarron Gilbert and signed WR Patrick Turner from their practice squad, giving the team more depth at a position of need.
Schaub returns to Texans practice
The Texans got good news Thursday when QB Matt Schaub returned to practice after being hospitalized on Tuesday night with a bursa sac injury in his right knee.
Week 11 power rankings
Santonio Holmes' overtime TD catch lifted the Jets to an NFL-best 7-2 record and into the revolving-door top spot in PFW's weekly power rankings.
Jets WR Holmes again comes through in the clutch
Santonio Holmes' 37-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining in overtime was the latest in a stretch of late-game heroics for the wide receiver.
Jets-Browns recap notes
Here's a recap of the second half and overtime of Jets-Browns from a Cleveland perspective.
Sanchez-Holmes TD in OT gives Jets the win
Santonio Holmes scored on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez with 16 seconds left in overtime, giving the New York Jets a 26-20 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday for their eighth straight regular-season road win.
Jets-Browns first-half notes
Here are notes on the first half of Jets-Browns from a Cleveland perspective.
Jets-Browns prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening believes the Jets' defense will be the difference in their matchup at Cleveland.
Jets-Browns matchup of the day: Saturday
Can the Browns stop Jets RBs LaDainian Tomlinson and Shonn Greene?
Jets-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
Oh, what fun it will be to watch Jets head coach Rex Ryan and Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan try to outsmart the other.
Greene set to emerge for Jets
Jets RB Shonn Greene seems to be coming on strong as the season wears on and soon could supplant LaDainian Tomlinoson as the team's featured back.
Sterger finally meets with NFL to discuss Favre allegations
Former New York Jets employee Jenn Sterger finally met with NFL officials in New York City Thursday regarding the ongoing investigation into alleged text and voice messages sent to her by Brett Favre.
PLAYER NEWS
The Jets have cut veteran kicker Josh Brown, giving Folk the job after a tight competition.|||||||
Folk, entering his third season with the Jets, was re-signed in March after going 19 for 25. Both were solid in the preseason, with Folk going 4 for 4 and Brown 3 for 4, but Folk was more consistent throughout training camp. Folk beat out Nick Novak last summer.
The Jets have re-signed kicker Nick Folk, who spent the last two years with the team. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.|||||||
Folk, a former Pro Bowl selection with Dallas, converted 19 of 25 field-goal attempts last season, but three of those misses were from 50 yards or more. Folk was signed by the Jets in 2010 after three seasons with the Cowboys. After struggling a bit in his first training camp with New York, Folk was solid while setting the franchise mark with a career-best 56-yard field goal. He set a team record by making his first 11 field-goal attempts.
Folk is rejoining the Jets after agreeing to terms with the team on a one-year deal.|||||||
Folk wrote on his Twitter page Wednesday night that he's "Happy to be headed back to Jersey on Friday." Folk was 30 of 39 on field-goal attempts last season, his first with the Jets after three years kicking for the Dallas Cowboys. He was also 2 for 3 on field goals in the postseason. New York also has veteran kicker Nick Novak on the roster.
The New York Jets have signed Folk.|||||||
The signing of Folk to a one-year contract Tuesday gives the Jets some insurance if incumbent Jay Feely, who'll be an unrestricted free agent, isn't re-signed. Folk made the Pro Bowl as a rookie with the Cowboys in 2007, but was cut last season when he made just 18 of 28 field-goal attempts. Folk could also provide competition in camp if the Jets do re-sign Feely, who was 30 for 36 on field-goal attempts this past season.
Folk will work out for the Giants, according to a report by the New York Daily News. He may also work out for the Jets.|||||||
New York's Lawrence Tynes made 27 of 32 field goals last season, but was woeful on kickoffs. Folk is a former Pro Bowler who was cut by the NFC East champion Cowboys in December. Folk, however, is not strong on kickoffs and did not even handle those duties for the Cowboys.
