New York Jets

Notable cuts made by the Bengals on Saturday include: DE Victor Adeyanju, FB Fui Vakapuna, CB Brandon Ghee, QB Dan LeFevour, CB Rico Murray, TE John Nalbone, DT Jason Shirley, FB James Develin, CB David Pender, DE James Ruffin, WR Calvin Russell, DT Cornell Banks, LB DeQuin Evans, RB Jay Finley, RB John Griffin, WR Andrew Hawkins, CB Korey Lindsey and K Thomas Weber.

Jets DB Isaiah Trufant left Week 5 against the Patriots with a hamstring injury. Trufant sustained the injury in the third quarter and did not record a tackle prior to leaving the contest.

The Jets have signed veteran kicker Josh Brown, bringing in an experienced leg to compete with incumbent Nick Folk for the starting job. The 33-year-old Brown was released by the Rams last weekend after St. Louis drafted his potential replacement, Greg Zuerlein of Missouri Western, in the sixth round Saturday. Brown is a career 81 percent kicker but was 21 for 28 on field goals last season. Speaking at a charity event Tuesday night, coach Rex Ryan says Brown gives the team "two excellent kickers" and it will be "a great competition" between him and Folk this summer.

New York DB Eric Smith was listed as probable for Week 15 versus Philadelphia. He's been dealing with a knee issue.

The Jets have waived linebacker Eddie Jones and safety DeAngelo Smith. In 2011 Jones spent time on both the Jets and Rams practice squads and played one game for the Jets as a member of the active roster. Smith signed with the Jets as a free agent in April. He was drafted by the Cowboys in 2009 and also spent time with Browns, Bears and Lions.

Jets rookie receiver Stephen Hill lined up opposite Santonio Holmes with the first-team offense during their recent OTAs. He caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez, burning cornerback Kyle Wilson in the process, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.

The Jets promoted DB Tracy Wilson from their practice squad on Tuesday in an attempt to assist the struggling secondary entering Week 13. He has played on New York's practice squad the entire season.

Jets coach Rex Ryan told North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples last week that the team would draft him if he were still available at No. 16 overall. Coples can repay him and the Jets by being the dominant pass rusher they think he'll be. Coples tied for third in Tar Heels history with 24 sacks, including 17 1/2 in his last two years, despite having four position coaches and two head coaches during his college career. Ryan said Coples reminds him of former Jets Shaun Ellis and Trevor Pryce, terrific pass rushers who could play all along the defensive line. "He's very athletic for an inside pass rusher," Ryan said.

North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples was the Jets' first draft pick, but he wasn't their only defensive draft pick. The team also picked up Arkansas State linebacker Demario Davis, Wake Forest safety Josh Bush and South Carolina safety Antonio Allen.

FOXSports.com reports that free agent WR Dexter Jackson is expected to work out for the Bengals this week.

The Jets have signed safety Yeremiah Bell, the team confirmed Monday. He was originally drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft and was a staple of their defense for years. He'll compete for playing time and potentially start.

Jets running back Joe McKnight told the New York Daily News he put on 16 pounds this offseason. How did he do it? By eating McDonald's. "I was eating healthy, but the majority of time I was eating bad," he said. "I wasn't eating all the right stuff ... like Tim Tebow."

The New York Post reports that new Jets receivers coach Sanjay Lal has been impressed with Santonio Holmes so far this offseason. Lal said Holmes has been, “very eager, very football-hungry, very competitive.” And Lal is not the only one who has noticed Holmes’ contributions on the practice field. “He’s been great,” said tackle Wayne Hunter. “Santonio has been great. He’s been doing extra stuff that people wouldn’t believe. He’s been doing extra with Mark. He’s been doing stuff that he hasn’t done in the past. He’s been a team player, and it’s been a good change.”

Jets DL Mike DeVito missed Week 13 against Washington with an MCL injury of his left knee, sustained during Week 12 against the Bills.

Jets LB David Harris and DL Kenrick Ellis both suffered ankle sprains in Week 7 against San Diego, but are not expected to miss playing time. New York coach Rex Ryan said they are regular ankle sprains, not high ankle sprains, which means they should recover fairly quickly.

The Jets announced they have agreed in principle on a contract with receiver Chaz Schilens, who spent the first four years of his career with the Raiders. Playing in 44 games over that time, Schilens has totaled seven touchdowns and 902 yards on 72 catches.

The New York Daily News reports that the Jets have given linebacker Bart Scott permission to seek a trade. Scott's playing time decreased last season and his salary is guaranteed in 2012, so cutting him isn't something the Jets are willing to do. The paper speculates that the Giants might be interested in acquiring Scott.

The Jets officially placed LB Bryan Thomas on season-ending injured reserve on Saturday. Thomas tore his left Achilles' tendon in the club's 34-17 loss at Baltimore last Sunday. The team singed LB Eddie Jones off the practice squad to take his place on the 53-man roster.

Achilles' - IR. Out for the season

North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples was the Jets' first draft pick, but he wasn't their only defensive draft pick. The team also picked up Arkansas State linebacker Demario Davis, Wake Forest safety Josh Bush and South Carolina safety Antonio Allen.

The Jets have waived wide receiver Logan Payne. He spent last season on injured reserve with a wrist injury.

The Jets released LB Matt Berning from the practice squad on Tuesday. This is the second time Berning has been released this season.

The Jets signed DB Ellis Lankster to a one-year deal Tuesday. Lankster was with the team this preseason but was waived before the start of the regular season.

Jets receiver Scott McKnight, who was on the practice squad, was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday. The Jets signed WR Michael Campbell to the practice squad in his place. McKnight suffered a torn ACL in his left knee.

Knee - IR. Out for the season

The Jets filled out their eight-player practice squad on Tuesday, signing running back Chauncey Washington, a preseason standout; defensive tackle Jarron Gilbert, a former Bears third-round pick; and linebacker Cody Brown, a second-round pick of the Cardinals a year ago. To make room on the squad, New York released linebacker Ricky Foley and defensive back Donovan Warren.

Jets RB John Conner scored his first touchdown of the season on a 1-yard run during New York's 27-11 victory over Buffalo in Week 9. Conner reached the end zone in the fourth quarter on a misdirection for his second career touchdown. He finished with two carries for eight yards.

Jets LB Garrett McIntyre hurt his knee covering the opening kickoff Week 16 against the Giants, and there was no immediate word on the injury.

New York DB Kyle Wilson intercepted a Rex Grossman pass during the Week 13 34-19 win at Washington Sunday. Wilson picked off Grossman late to help secure the win for the Jets. Wilson finished with three total tackles on the afternoon.

The Newark Star-Ledger reports that Jets running back Shonn Greene said Tuesday he is excited for new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano's system and the Jets plan to get back to ground-and-pound. "I'm looking forward to it a lot," Greene said. "Seeing how Miami did things (under Sparano), running the ball a lot -- obviously I'm a running back, that’s a good thing. Just looking for a brand new fresh start and some new things." Last year, the Jets veered from their run-first approach early on, only to make a shift a few weeks into the season. Greene got off to a slow start but built steam through the year toward his first 1,000-yard season. Asked if there's anything he can do to get off to a faster start, he said simply, "Get the ball. Just get the ball."

Jets DB Antonio Cromartie finished with four tackles and a pass defended during New York's 27-21 victory over San Diego in Week 7 on Sunday. Cromartie's total was his best since Week 3 against Oakland when he registered a season-high nine stops.

The New York Daily News reports Jets TE Jeff Cumberland is out for the season with a torn Achilles'. According to a source, his recovery timetable is six months. He's been placed on IR.

Achilles' - IR. Out for the season

Two years ago, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis held out of training camp before signing a long contract. On Monday, Revis was asked about a possible holdout this summer by the Newark Star-Ledger, and he said he "doesn't know" what he'll do. "I'm not saying I'm going to hold out. … I'm not saying I won't," he said. "My agents are going to do what's best for me. … It's my career, and I'm in control of what I can do."

The New York Daily News reports that the Jets will use a first-round tender on linebacker Aaron Maybin. That means another team can't land Maybin without giving up a first-round pick.

Jets DL Muhammad Wilkerson totaled five tackles (three solo) and one sack Week 16 against the Giants. He now has a sack in two straight games and three on the season.

The Jets signed LB Shawn Crable to their practice squad on Friday. Crable was released by the Patriots on Tuesday.

The Jets selected Baylor running back Terrance Ganaway with a sixth round pick of the NFL draft. Ganaway set Baylor's single-season marks with 1,547 yards rushing and 21 rushing touchdowns last year as a senior.

Jets RB Bilal Powell saw the first action of the season in Week 11 against the Broncos. With LaDainian Tomlinson inactive and Shonn Greene going down with a rib injury early in the game, Powell found himself as the No. 2 running back. He finished with seven carries for 11 yards and caught one pass for 7 yards. He almost scored his first touchdown, but fumbled on the goal line. Offensive lineman Matt Slauson recovered the ball for a touchdown -- which was New York's lone touchdown. They would lose the game, 17-13.

The Jets signed WR Michael Campbell, DB Julian Posey and TE Martell Webb to the practice squad on Tuesday.

The Jets released WR Eron Riley on Thursday in order to clear a roster spot for LB Ricky Sapp. Riley cleared waivers and was added back to the team's practice squad.

The Jets signed nine players to reserve-future contracts Friday: safety Brannon Condren, wide receivers Britt Davis and Marcus Henry, fullback Jason Davis, offensive tackle Dan Gay, defensive tackles Matt Kroul and Ty Steinkuhler, center Michael Parenton and long snapper Tanner Purdum.

CB Marquice Cole and DE Marcus Dixon have been re-resigned. Both were exclusive rights free agents.

Citing NFLPA records, the Jets have signed WR Patrick Turner to a one-year deal according to the Newark Star-Ledger.

Jets LB Calvin Pace was listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Eagles. He's been dealing with a groin injury.

The Jets and tight end Dustin Keller have begun contract talks, according to ESPN. Keller is entering a contract year in 2012. He posted career-best totals last season with 65 grabs for 815 yards and five touchdowns.

The New York Jets have signed linebacker Josh Mauga from the practice squad and waived defensive tackle Howard Green.

Jets LB David Harris left in the third quarter of Week 17 against Miami with a calf injury and is not expected to return, according to the team's official website. Harris finished with two tackles and a pass defended before departing.

Training camp is about two months away, but the Jets already seem to be preparing for the possibility that their offseason gamble on LaRon Landry will not work out. The Jets signed Landry to a one-year deal in March with the hope he would help solidify the safety position. But according to The Sports Xchange, Landry's rehab has gone slowly and he has yet to participate in any of the Jets' offseason team activities. Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum has acknowledged it will be a "challenge" for Landry to be ready for the season opener against the Bills; the Jets further prepared for Landry's extended absence by signing ex-Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell to a one-year deal last week. In addition, the Jets may also still bring back popular secondary leader Jim Leonhard, who has suffered season-ending leg injuries in each of the last two years.

Groin, achilles' - Doubtful for start of training camp. Questionable for start of season

Jets DL Sione Pouha registered a team-high seven tackles during New York's 27-11 victory over Buffalo in Week 9. Pouha surpassed his total from the previous three games combined (six) and now has 28 overall stops this season.

Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley told the Newark Star-Ledger that he has a chance to start the year as the team's No. 2 receiver opposite Santonio Holmes. "I feel like I'm in the running, whether I get it or not that'll be up to the coaches," he said. "I'm not too worried about it, I hope I get it, who wouldn't want to be the No. 2 receiver? But No. 3 is alright too. No. 3 catches the ball just as much."

The Jets signed the following players to Futures contracts: DB Will Billingley, RB Carlos Brown, LB Cody Brown, RB Chris Jennings, DL Matt Kroul, CB Ellis Lankster, LB Joey LaRocque, WR Logan Payne, DT Carlton Powell, LB Brashton Satele, DB Richard Taylor, LB Brian Toal, DE Lorenzo Washington and QB Drew Willy.

The New York Daily News reports that Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez struggled with decision making in 2011, according to quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh. Sanchez had 26 touchdown passes and 26 turnovers, and Cavanaugh hopes he can become more of an effective game manager in Tony Sparano’s new offensive system. “There were turnovers that were not his fault that were credited to him,” Cavanaugh said. “But there were enough that playing that position he needs to cut some of those down. Most of them came from just poor decision-making. So I spent a lot of time with him talking about ‘Let’s get focused on managing the game.' Taking the big plays when they’re there (and) understanding that ... even though it’s drawn up to be a touchdown, not every play has to be a touchdown. Not every play has to be a completion. Sometimes throwing it away is a good thing. Sometimes taking a sack is better than throwing an interception.”

The Jets have waived linebacker Eddie Jones and safety DeAngelo Smith. In 2011 Jones spent time on both the Jets and Rams practice squads and played one game for the Jets as a member of the active roster. Smith signed with the Jets as a free agent in April. He was drafted by the Cowboys in 2009 and also spent time with Browns, Bears and Lions.

Jets TE Josh Baker recorded his first career touchdown Week 16 against the Giants in a 29-14 loss. "The loss kind of trumps the touchdown," said Baker, whose lone catch was the 5-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.

The Jets have signed veteran kicker Josh Brown, bringing in an experienced leg to compete with incumbent Nick Folk for the starting job. The 33-year-old Brown was released by the Rams last weekend after St. Louis drafted his potential replacement, Greg Zuerlein of Missouri Western, in the sixth round Saturday. Speaking at a charity event Tuesday night, coach Rex Ryan says Brown gives the team "two excellent kickers" and it will be "a great competition" between him and Folk this summer.

When the Jets acquired Tim Tebow, they said they'd find a number of ways to use him. One of those ways: A protector on punts. That's where Tebow practiced on Thursday as part of the team's OTA. He did work at quarterback and didn't look so hot. But coach Rex Ryan thinks Tebow will change how defenses play against their punt team. "They're going to line up, and they're going to come after Tebow," Ryan said. "What he can help us with, being that personal protector on the punt team, is 'Are you sure you really want to rush that punt?' If it is fourth-and-6 or 7, are you sure you really want to rush it, because we may fake it. ... Tim gives you that inside running presence, outside running presence, he can throw it. And -- by the way -- he'll run. He's a football player, we said it a long time ago. This guy is an excellent football player, a great competitor, and I have a feeling he'll run down and tackle somebody."

The Jets released WR Eron Riley on Thursday in order to clear a roster spot for LB Ricky Sapp. Riley cleared waivers and was added back to the team's practice squad.

The New York Jets selected Western Michigan wide receiver Jordan White with their final pick, No. 244 overall, of the NFL draft. White bounced back from two major knee injuries early in his career to catch 140 passes for 1,911 yards and 17 touchdowns in his senior season.

The Jets placed WR Logan Payne on injured reserve Saturday, and signed DL Martin Tevaseu from the practice squad. Payne dislocated his left wrist during training camp and had surgery, but remained on the Jets’ active roster because the team hoped he could play at some point this season.

Notable cuts made by the Bengals on Saturday include: DE Victor Adeyanju, FB Fui Vakapuna, CB Brandon Ghee, QB Dan LeFevour, CB Rico Murray, TE John Nalbone, DT Jason Shirley, FB James Develin, CB David Pender, DE James Ruffin, WR Calvin Russell, DT Cornell Banks, LB DeQuin Evans, RB Jay Finley, RB John Griffin, WR Andrew Hawkins, CB Korey Lindsey and K Thomas Weber.

North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples was the Jets' first draft pick, but he wasn't their only defensive draft pick. The team also picked up Arkansas State linebacker Demario Davis, Wake Forest safety Josh Bush and South Carolina safety Antonio Allen.

The Palm Beach Post reports Sunday that the Jets signed QB Kevin O'Connell because rookie QB Greg McElroy was placed on the injured reserve following thumb surgery Friday.

Thumb - IR. Out for the season

The Seahawks signed DE Jay Richardson on Wednesday.

The Dolphins reached the decision on the final 53 players they will carry heading into the season, so they let several players go. Among the released were QBs Kevin O’ Connell and Pat Devlin, CB Vincent Agnew, TE Brett Brackett, WR Patrick Carter, TE Dedrick Epps, LB Jonathan Freeny, RB Nic Grigsby, WR Phillip Livas, WR John Matthews, CB Nate Ness, LB David Nixon, WR Julius Pruitt, S Mark Restelli, LB Robert Rose, TE Mickey Shuler, LB Quinton Spears, S Gerald Alexander, CB Will Allen, FB Lousaka Polite and NT Ronald Fields.