Jets, Jones' agent are set to meet
BART HUBBUCH
Despite one of the best years of his career last season, it's no secret that a different number -- the $5.8 million due him in roster bonuses and salary -- would determine Thomas Jones' future with the Jets.
Along those lines, GM Mike Tannenbaum is expected to meet with the 32-year-old running back's agent here during the scouting combine this week, most likely to discuss Jones' willingness to accept a substantial pay cut to remain with the team.
New York Jets sign kicker Nick Folk, could spell end for Jay Feely
Rich Cimini Far apart in contract talks with incumbent kicker Jay Feely, who will be an unrestricted free agent March 5, the Jets signed former Cowboy Nick Folk to a one-year contract. Feely still wants to return to the Jets, according to his agent, Glenn Schwartzman. But Schwartzman also said it "made no sense to accept what they offered … We were left with no choice but to test the (free-agent) waters."
Braylon Edwards wants to stick around past this seasonDave Hutchinson/The Star Ledger
Jets acrobatic wide receiver Braylon Edwards is doing his talking with his play and his mouth. And if he can stay off the police blotter, he and rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez could play pitch-and-catch for a long, long time.
Braylon Edwards feels like he's in a 'trial period' with NY JetsManish Mehta/The Star-Ledger
Plucked from NFL purgatory (aka Cleveland) last week, Braylon Edwards isn’t taking any of his early good fortune with his new team for granted. So, the Jets’ play-making wide receiver has taken a matter-of-fact approach in his new digs.
Jets have no immediate plans to address newly aquired Braylon Edwards' contThe NY Daily News is reporting "Did the Jets trade for a future contract dispute?
GM Mike Tannenbaum said there are no immediate plans to address Braylon Edwards' contract situation, meaning he will be a free agent after the season. Edwards, acquired Wednesday from the Browns, is in the final year of his rookie contract.
Jets up contract offer to disgruntled RB Leon WashingtonRich Cimini - DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER
When the Jets made their initial contract proposal to RB Leon Washington, believed to be around $2 million per year, he found it so insulting that he skipped some of the offseason workouts.
NY Jets close to deal with running back Leon WashingtonDave Hutchinson/The Star-Ledger
Talks between the Jets and running back Leon Washington have intensified and the two sides are getting close to a deal, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions.
Talks heat up between Leon Washington, Jets as camp loomsRich Cimini - Daily News Sports Writer
It's crunch time in the Leon Washington negotiations.
With veterans due to report Thursday to training camp at SUNY Cortland, the Jets have stepped up discussions with the big-play running back, who is threatening a holdout.
