New York Jets
Willie Colon - #66 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 315 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/09/1983 |
| Birthplace | Bronx, NY |
| College | Hofstra |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 4th round, 34th pick by Steelers |
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
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets have signed former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon. The deal is for one year, $1.2 million, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the signing.|||||||
Colon, a fourth-round draft pick by the Steelers in 2006, will add depth to the Jets' offensive line and could potentially fill one of the guard spots with Brandon Moore and Matt Slauson free agents. Colon, a Bronx native who played at Hofstra, was an offensive tackle from 2006-11 but moved to guard last season.
Pittsburgh released the oft-injured Colon.|||||||
The 29-year-old played in just 13 of a possible 48 games the last three years due to a variety of injuries.
Colon practiced for the second consecutive day Friday and is listed as probable, as Pittsburgh prepares to play San Diego on Sunday.|||||||
Colon has missed two games due to a left knee bruise. On Thursday, he said he would be a game-time decision. Last week, in a 23-20 win over Baltimore, All-Pro center Maurkice Pouncey moved over to take his place, while Doug Legursky started at center.
The Steelers placed Colon on IR after he underwent surgery to repair a torn triceps.|||||||
This is the second straight year Colon's season has ended early due to injury. He missed the entire 2010 season after rupturing his Achilles in mini-camp. Colon was supposed to anchor the right side of the line after signing a five-year, $29-million extension in July. Rookie Marcus Gilbert is expected to start in Colon's place Sunday when the Steelers host Seattle.
Colon will have surgery Wednesday to repair a torn right Achilles' tendon and is expected to miss the season.|||||||
Colon was injured while working out on his own at the Steelers practice complex on Monday. The Steelers haven't officially ruled Colon out for the season, but such an injury typically sidelines a player for at least nine months.
