New York Jets
Ricky Sapp - #55 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 252 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/14/1986 |
| Birthplace | Bamberg, SC |
| College | Clemson |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2010, 5th round, 3rd pick by Eagles |
Saturday's games a ratings boon for NBC
Saturday's exciting wild-card games on NBC earned milestone ratings for the network.
Folk's FG sends Jets past Colts 17-16
Nick Folk kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired Saturday night, giving the New York Jets a 17-16 first-round playoff victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Jets RB McKnight's patience pays off
Jets rookie RB Joe McKnight showed in Week 17 that he has the ability to be a productive player in the league.
Jets playoff primer
PFW examines the Jets as they prepare for the playoffs, identifying the keys to the offense and the defense, a player to watch, and what they have to do to win the Super Bowl.
Report: Favre sued for sexual harassment by former Jets employees
The day after his final game as an NFL quarterback, Brett Favre has been sued by a pair of Jets employees for sexual harassment, according to "Good Morning America" reporters Andrea Canning and Jessica Hopper.
Slowing Manning key to Jets' chances
The regular season didn't go exactly as planned, but the Jets can still reach their goal — if they slow down Peyton Manning.
Game times announced for NFL playoffs
The Jets-Colts wild-card game will be the Saturday night game in the first weekend of the NFL playoffs.
Backups shine in Jets' win
Mark Brunell threw two touchdown passes in relief of Mark Sanchez, Joe McKnight ran for a career-high 158 yards and New York's defense was dominant in a lopsided playoff tuneup as the Jets routed the Bills 38-7 on Sunday.
Favre inactive, Polamalu active in Week 17
Vikings QB Brett Favre will end his career as a spectator, as he is inactive for Sunday's season finale against the Lions.
Proven veterans focused on leading Jets to next level
Former Chargers star LaDainian Tomlinson is one of several veteran players in their first year with the Jets who are hoping to carry the team further than it got last season — the AFC title game.
Alosi trip, allegations cost Jets $100K
The NFL has fined the Jets $100,000 for assistant coach Sal Alosi's tripping of a Dolphins player earlier this month, as well as for the team's handling of the incident, the league announced Thursday.
Rotation key to good health for Jets' outside ’backers
The Jets' outside linebacker rotation has allowed all three players to stay fresh and avoid an overwhelming physical toll.
Jets add defensive back
Banged up in the secondary, the playoff-bound Jets have signed DB Isaiah Trufant to their 53-man roster.
Jets, Ryan are in it to win it
Rex Ryan and the Jets look to put controversies behind them and stay focused on Super Bowl.
Jets waive DT Kroul
The Jets have parted ways with DT Matt Kroul.
PLAYER NEWS
The Jets promoted Sapp from the practice squad to the active roster.|||||||
Sapp, originally a 2010 fifth-round draft pick by Philadelphia out of Clemson, was with the Jets' practice squad last year and was on the active roster for the season finale. He was signed to New York's practice squad on Sept. 1 after being waived in the preseason by the team this year. He spent three days on the practice squad, was cut again, but then re-signed on Sept. 11.
The Eagles have placed Sapp on injured reserve.|||||||
Sapp was a fifth-round pick this year and has been bothered by a knee injury.
