April 2019 - New York Jets Wiretap
Sam Darnold hasn’t been cleared for a full return to football activities as he deals with mononucleosis, but he expects to be on the field with the New York Jets for Week 5.
The Jets are 0-3 heading into their Week 4 bye.
"We're going to go on a little run here," Darnold said. "It's going to be fun, but it's going to take a lot of work. I know a lot of the guys on the team are willing to put in that work."
The NFL fined Jamal Adams $21,506 for a roughing the passer penalty against Baker Mayfield on Monday night.
The New York Jets safety blasted the league on social media after receiving the fine.
Adams posted a video clip of the play from the Jets' 23-3 loss, saying: "This league is a damn joke! ... I signed up to play football not two hand touch. Bulls---! I don't give a damn about these soft rules protecting QBs. I'm gonna play MY brand of football everytime I step on the field."
He is known as a hard-hitting player, but Adams hasn't been heavily penalized or fined in his career.
The New York Jets are signing David Fales to serve as the No. 2 at quarterback to Luke Falk, according to a source.
Sam Darnold is sidelined with mononucleosis and Trevor Siemian is out for the rest of the season with a left ankle injury.
Fales, as well as Falk, played for Adam Gase with the Miami Dolphins
Trevor Siemian will miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.
Siemian started Week 2 for the New York Jets with Sam Darnold out with mono.
Siemian's leg bent awkwardly when tackled by Myles Garrett. Siemian suffered torn ankle ligaments and will undergo surgery once the swelling subsides.
Luke Falk will start for the Jets until Darnold returns.
Odell Beckham, Jr. is adding a subplot to Monday night's Cleveland Browns-New York Jets game.
Beckham accused Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams of teaching "cheap shots" and "dirty hits." The receiver said those cheap shots led to an ankle injury that almost derailed his career two years ago.
"If I was a coach, I would never teach what he teaches," he said. "But that's just him and what he does."
In a 2017 preseason game, when Beckham was with the New York Giants and Williams was Cleveland's defensive coordinator, Beckham sprained his ankle after being undercut by cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun, who drove his shoulder and helmet into the star receiver's left leg.
Beckham tried to come back from that injury too soon and ultimately broke his ankle.
The star receiver said that according to his Cleveland teammates, Williams, who eventually became Cleveland's interim head coach last year before taking a job with the Jets, actually told the Browns players to try to hurt Beckham during that 2017 preseason game.
"I had people who were here when he was here telling [them], 'If you get a chance, take a shot at him. If you can, hurt him. I guarantee he's going to leave the game hurt,' and stuff like that," Beckham said. "We're all men out here. There's no need for doing any of that kind of stuff. Make the plays the best you can clean."
Sam Darnold has been ruled out indefinitely with mono.
The New York Jets will start Trevor Siemian at quarterback on Monday against the Cleveland Browns.
Darnold isn't expected to return before Week 5 at the Philadelphia Eagles.
"I don't want to put predictions on anything," Adam Gase said, when asked about a specific timeline for Darnold's return. "I'm just glad we've got the bye week when we do."
Quincy Enunwa will miss the remainder of the season with a neck injury.
Enunwa told the New York Jets after Sunday's loss that he wasn't feeling well. It marks the second time in the past three years that Enunwa has suffered a season-ending neck injury.
The Jets traded for Demariyus Thomas on Tuesday.
The New York Jets have acquired Demaryius Thomas from the New England Patriots for a 2021 sixth round pick.
Thomas became expendable following New England's decision to sign Antonio Brown.
Thomas tore his Achilles in December and was activated off the physically unable to perform list on Aug. 20.
Thomas played well in the Patriots' final preseason game.
The New York Jets announced that Hymie Elhai, the team’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel, has been named President.
Currently entering his 20th year with the Jets, Elhai will report to Chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson and oversee all team business operations. Elhai will also work with Head Coach Adam Gase and General Manager Joe Douglas to integrate football and business operations.
“For over 20 years Hymie has developed a deep level of respect from both sides of the building,” said Johnson. “Over that time, he has grown to be an invaluable and trusted confidant for many, including, in recent years, myself. Specifically, I witnessed first-hand, his leadership, communication and organizational acumen during our recent head coach and general manager searches. I expect Hymie to be a key unifier, working alongside Adam and Joe, for our organization moving forward.”
“I am honored to be given this opportunity and thankful to The Johnson Family for entrusting me with the responsibility and all that comes along with it,” said Elhai. “I have a deep appreciation and respect for this franchise, what it means to our fans, the communities we serve, as well as our business partners.”
Elhai began his professional career as an intern with the Jets and was hired full-time in 2002 as the manager of legal affairs and business development. He recently completed his fifth season as senior vice president, business affairs and general counsel where he was responsible for all legal aspects of the team, including sponsorship, licensing, event, digital media, production and broadcasting agreements, and all employment related matters. For the past couple of seasons, Elhai has also provided counsel and guidance to football administration on all planning initiatives. In 2016, Elhai was a Sports Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree.
