2011 New York Jets season

2011 season of NFL team New York Jets November 2013 March 2026 New York Jets 2011 8–8 2nd AFC East Rex Ryan Mike Tannenbaum Woody & Christopher Johnson MetLife Stadium Did not qualify OT D'Brickashaw FergusonC Nick MangoldCB Darrelle RevisOG Brandon Moore Jets uniforms12.png Jets seasons The 2011 season was the New York Jets' 42nd in the National Football League (NFL), their 52nd overall and their third under head coach Rex Ryan. Despite sitting at 8–5 in early December, controlling their own destiny to make the postseason, the Jets lost their last three games and finished at 8–8. The team failed to improve upon their 11–5 record from 2010 and failed to reach the playoffs and the AFC Championship game for the first time since 2008, which also had a three-game losing streak to close the season. The Jets' 2011 season, from its lockout-impacted start to the team's losing streak that marked its end was chronicled extensively in Nicholas Dawidoff's 2013 book Collision Low Crossers: A Year Inside the Turbulent World of NFL Football. Beginning in the offseason, Dawidoff embedded himself with the team, primarily with defensive coordinator Mike Pettine and assistants Dennis Thurman and Mike Smith.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/08/books/review/nicholas-dawidoffs-collision-low-crossers.html Hard Knocks The New York Times December 6, 2013 Leibovich Mark This season began a lengthy postseason drought for the Jets; as of 2025, they have failed to qualify for the playoffs since 2011, with just one winning season in that time. Transactions Coaching changes Strength and conditioning coach Sal Alosi tendered his resignation from the team on January 31, 2011.Sal Alosi resigns from Jets job https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6078186 ESPN Cimini, Rich February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110203032804/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6078186 February 3, 2011 February 2, 2011 live mdy In November 2010, Alosi became embroiled in controversy when he tripped Miami Dolphins' cornerback Nolan Carroll on a punt return that resulted in his suspension from the team. Former Atlanta Falcons' assistant Bill Hughan was hired as the team's new strength and conditioning coach two weeks later on February 14, 2011.Jets hire Bill Hughan as new strength and conditioning coach http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/02/jets_hire_bill_hughan_as_new_s.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny February 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110217024902/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/02/jets_hire_bill_hughan_as_new_s.html February 17, 2011 February 14, 2011 live mdy Mike Bloomgren left his assistant offensive coordinator position with the team in February to become the offensive line coach and run coordinator at Stanford.Jets assistant coach Mike Bloomgren leaves to become offensive line coach at Stanford http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/02/jets-assistant-coach-mike-bloomgren-leaves-to-become-offensive-line-coach-at-stanford New York Daily News Mehta, Manish February 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110224154038/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/02/jets-assistant-coach-mike-bloomgren-leaves-to-become-offensive-line-coach-at-stanford February 24, 2011 March 20, 2011 live mdy Former Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Tom Moore was hired as an offensive consultant for the team in July 2011.Jets hire Tom Moore as consultant https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6790954/new-york-jets-put-ex-indianapolis-colts-coach-tom-moore-staff ESPN Cimini, Rich July 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107022224/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6790954/new-york-jets-put-ex-indianapolis-colts-coach-tom-moore-staff November 7, 2012 July 25, 2011 live mdy Arrivals thumb|250px|September 11 tribute before the Jets' first game, against Dallas at MetLife Stadium The Jets signed Nick Novak on February 9, 2011, to compete with incumbent kicker Nick Folk.Report: Jets sign kicker Nick Novak https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6105572&source=NFLHeadlines ESPN Cimini, Rich February 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110628235019/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6105572&source=NFLHeadlines June 28, 2011 February 9, 2011 live The Jets announced the addition of ten undrafted free agents on July 27, 2011; Josh Baker, Collin Franklin, Nick Bellore, Stafford Gatling, Michael Campbell, Dan DePalma, Courtney Smith, Tom Ottaiano, Chris Stewart, and Julian Posey.Jets announce UDFA class https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/5946/jets-announce-udfa-class ESPN Cimini, Rich July 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107023230/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/5946/jets-announce-udfa-class November 7, 2012 July 27, 2011 live mdy The Jets announced the addition of six undrafted free agents on July 28, 2011; Byron Landor, Davon Morgan, Zane Taylor, Taylor Boggs, Jeff Wills, and Matthias Berning.Jets announce 6 UDFA signings https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/5961/jets-announce-6-udfa-signings ESPN Cimini, Rich July 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107030626/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/5961/jets-announce-6-udfa-signings November 7, 2012 July 28, 2011 live mdy The Jets signed Chris Bryan and undrafted free agents Jeremy McGee and Jake Duron on July 29, 2011. The Jets signed Donald Strickland on July 30, 2011.Jets move on from Braylon Edwards, turn attention to Antonio Cromartie http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/07/jets-move-on-from-braylon-edwards-turn-attention-to-antonio-cromartie New York Daily News Mehta, Manish July 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103074713/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/07/jets-move-on-from-braylon-edwards-turn-attention-to-antonio-cromartie November 3, 2012 July 30, 2011 live mdy The Jets signed Plaxico Burress on July 31, 2011.Plaxico Burress signs with Jets https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6820679/plaxico-burress-new-york-jets-agree-one-year-deal-sources-say ESPN Cimini, Rich July 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107032808/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6820679/plaxico-burress-new-york-jets-agree-one-year-deal-sources-say November 7, 2012 July 31, 2011 live mdy The Jets signed DaJuan Morgan on August 2, 2011.Jets sign DaJuan Morgan to add depth at safety http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_sign_dajuan_morgan_to_add.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny August 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017105316/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_sign_dajuan_morgan_to_add.html October 17, 2012 August 3, 2011 live mdy The Jets signed Trevor Canfield and Pete Clifford on August 4, 2011. The Jets signed Derrick Mason on August 6, 2011.Jets add WR Derrick Mason https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6839687/new-york-jets-derrick-mason-agree-terms ESPN Cimini, Rich August 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111026161805/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6839687/new-york-jets-derrick-mason-agree-terms October 26, 2011 August 6, 2011 live mdy The Jets signed Wilson Raynor and Keith Zinger on August 7, 2011. The Jets signed David Herron and Eddie Jones on August 9, 2011.LBs Herron, Jones Come Aboard http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LBs-Herron-Jones-Come-Aboard/2ff7fca7-3847-48c1-93e9-dd0ef452105f New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department August 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110910080354/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LBs-Herron-Jones-Come-Aboard/2ff7fca7-3847-48c1-93e9-dd0ef452105f September 10, 2011 August 9, 2011 dead mdy The Jets signed Cordarol Scales on August 10, 2011.Jets release first official depth chart http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_release_first_official_de.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny August 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018025240/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_release_first_official_de.html October 18, 2012 August 10, 2011 live mdy The Jets signed Aaron Maybin on August 17, 2011.Aaron Maybin signs deal with Jets https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6869913/new-york-jets-sign-ex-buffalo-bills-flameout-aaron-maybin-pending-physical ESPN Cimini, Rich August 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107112625/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6869913/new-york-jets-sign-ex-buffalo-bills-flameout-aaron-maybin-pending-physical November 7, 2012 August 17, 2011 live mdy The Jets signed Tracy Wilson and Nevin McCaskill on August 24, 2011.Jets coach Rex Ryan says starters will play into second half against Giants http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_coach_rex_ryan_says_start.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor August 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018053750/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_coach_rex_ryan_says_start.html October 18, 2012 August 24, 2011 live mdy The Jets signed Isaiah Trufant on September 1, 2011.Jets bring back cornerback Isaiah Trufant http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_bring_back_cornerback_isa.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny September 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018083321/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_bring_back_cornerback_isa.html October 18, 2012 September 2, 2011 live mdy The Jets claimed Andrew Sendejo, Mardy Gilyard, Kevin O'Connell, and Colin Baxter off waivers on September 4, 2011. The Jets promoted Isaiah Trufant from the practice squad on September 10, 2011. The Jets promoted Patrick Turner from the practice squad on September 13, 2011. The Jets promoted Josh Baker from the practice squad on September 27, 2011. The Jets re-signed Aaron Maybin on September 28, 2011.Jets re-sign Aaron Maybin https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7029764/aaron-maybin-re-signs-new-york-jets-source-says ESPN September 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111102125654/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7029764/aaron-maybin-re-signs-new-york-jets-source-says November 2, 2011 September 28, 2011 live mdy The Jets promoted Eddie Jones from the practice squad on October 8, 2011. The Jets re-signed Ellis Lankster on October 11, 2011.CB Lankster Returns, LB Jones Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/CB-Lankster-Returns-LB-Jones-Waived/03dd5811-4c4c-4184-ad38-b9c0cf9080ba New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department October 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111013064329/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/CB-Lankster-Returns-LB-Jones-Waived/03dd5811-4c4c-4184-ad38-b9c0cf9080ba October 13, 2011 October 12, 2011 dead mdy Additionally, Martin Tevaseu was promoted from the practice squad. The Jets signed Eron Riley off the Broncos' practice squad on October 19, 2011.Jets sign WR Eron Riley off Broncos practice squad http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/10/jets_sign_wr_eron_riley_off_br.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny October 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111107212537/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/10/jets_sign_wr_eron_riley_off_br.html November 7, 2011 October 19, 2011 live mdy Shawn Nelson was signed to the Jets from Free Agency on October 31, 2011.Jets Return from Bye, Announce Transactions http://blog.newyorkjets.com/2011/10/31/jets-return-from-bye-announce-transactions/ New York Jets Lange, Randy October 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111102164815/http://blog.newyorkjets.com/2011/10/31/jets-return-from-bye-announce-transactions/ November 2, 2011 November 2, 2011 dead mdy The Jets signed Austin Howard from the Ravens' practice squad on November 25, 2011.T Howard Signed to Practice Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/T-Howard-Signed-to-Practice-Squad/e8198656-bdee-480a-b2d1-856f9aab989e New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department November 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111129023247/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/T-Howard-Signed-to-Practice-Squad/e8198656-bdee-480a-b2d1-856f9aab989e November 29, 2011 November 27, 2011 dead mdy-all The Jets promoted Tracy Wilson from the practice squad on November 28, 2011.Curious move: Cook is cut https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/9201/curious-move-cook-is-cut ESPN Cimini, Rich November 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111202012521/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/9201/curious-move-cook-is-cut December 2, 2011 November 28, 2011 live mdy The Jets signed Gerald Alexander following a season-ending knee injury to Jim Leonhard on December 13, 2011.Veteran S Gerald Alexander Signed http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Veteran-S-Gerald-Alexander-Signed/bfe3bafc-f415-4ca9-ae04-41728ffbc494 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department December 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120109054724/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Veteran-S-Gerald-Alexander-Signed/bfe3bafc-f415-4ca9-ae04-41728ffbc494 January 9, 2012 December 14, 2011 dead mdy-all The Jets promoted Ricky Sapp from the practice squad on December 29, 2011.Sapp Signed, Riley Returns to P-Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Sapp-Signed-Riley-Returns-to-P-Squad/aa84f1ab-f891-487f-af75-0156de049446 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department December 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610204318/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Sapp-Signed-Riley-Returns-to-P-Squad/aa84f1ab-f891-487f-af75-0156de049446 June 10, 2015 December 29, 2011 dead mdy Departures The Jets released veterans Damien Woody, Kris Jenkins and Jason Taylor on February 28, 2011.Jets cut Damien Woody, Kris Jenkins https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6168598 ESPN Cimini, Rich February 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110305051227/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6168598 March 5, 2011 March 20, 2011 live mdy The Jets released Vernon Gholston and Ben Hartsock on March 2, 2011.Jets cut Vernon Gholston, Ben Hartsock https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6175578 ESPN Cimini, Rich March 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110306130616/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6175578 March 6, 2011 March 2, 2011 live mdy The Jets released Mark Brunell, Kevin O'Connell, Will Billingsley and Marlon Davis on July 29, 2011.Jets release Mark Brunell https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6815424/new-york-jets-release-mark-brunell ESPN Cimini, Rich July 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120417201801/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6815424/new-york-jets-release-mark-brunell April 17, 2012 July 29, 2011 live mdy Additionally, the Jets officially released retired quarterback Erik Ainge.Coleman bolts, Aussie punter arrives https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/6000/coleman-bolts-aussie-punter-arrives ESPN Cimini, Rich July 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111204233645/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/6000/coleman-bolts-aussie-punter-arrives December 4, 2011 July 29, 2011 live mdy The Jets released Carlos Brown on August 2, 2011.Transactions http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html New York Jets https://web.archive.org/web/20110812053846/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html August 12, 2011 August 7, 2011 dead mdy The Jets released Jerricho Cotchery on August 4, 2011.Jerricho Cotchery released by Jets https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6833667/new-york-jets-intend-releasing-wr-jerricho-cotchery ESPN Cimini, Rich August 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107040130/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6833667/new-york-jets-intend-releasing-wr-jerricho-cotchery November 7, 2012 August 4, 2011 live mdy Additionally, Tom Ottaiano, Jeff Wills and Jeremy McGee were waived.NFL transactions for August 4, 2011 http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/04/nfl-transactions-for-august-4-2011 Pro Football Weekly August 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324032735/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/04/nfl-transactions-for-august-4-2011 March 24, 2012 August 4, 2011 dead mdy-all The Jets released Cody Brown and waived Collin Franklin on August 7, 2011.Mason, 2 Others Signed, 2 Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Mason-2-Others-Signed-2-Waived/292edad6-cf10-4c6c-b506-87a75df53f1a New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department August 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120820040950/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Mason-2-Others-Signed-2-Waived/292edad6-cf10-4c6c-b506-87a75df53f1a August 20, 2012 August 8, 2011 dead mdy The Jets waived DaJuan Morgan, Satfford Gatling and Carlton Powell.Notebook: Rex content with TE situation https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/6379/notebook-rex-content-with-te-situation ESPN Cimini, Rich August 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111204105438/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/6379/notebook-rex-content-with-te-situation December 4, 2011 August 11, 2011 live mdy The Jets waived Taylor Boggs and David Herron on August 12, 2011.Jets move G Brandon Moore from PUP to active roster, waive C Taylor Boggs https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jets-move-g-brandon-moore-from-pup-to-active-roster-waive-c-taylor-boggs/2011/08/12/gIQAF5a5AJ_story.html?wprss=rss_redskins The Washington Post The Associated Press August 12, 2011 https://archive.today/20110812203638/http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jets-move-g-brandon-moore-from-pup-to-active-roster-waive-c-taylor-boggs/2011/08/12/gIQAF5a5AJ_story.html?wprss=rss_redskins August 12, 2011 August 12, 2011 dead mdy Jets waive LB Herron http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/15430345 CBS Sports Zimmerman, Lisa August 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017040622/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/15430345 October 17, 2012 August 13, 2011 live mdy The Jets waived Cordarol Scales and Richard Taylor on August 17, 2011.Jets, Bills agree to terms for Aaron Maybin http://www.silive.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_bills_agree_to_terms_for_aaron_maybin.html Staten Island Advance The Associated Press August 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120929081902/http://www.silive.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_bills_agree_to_terms_for_aaron_maybin.html September 29, 2012 August 17, 2011 live mdy The Jets waived Wilson Raynor, Brian Toal and Jake Duron on August 23, 2011.Jets running back Shonn Greene says foot infection is fine, expects to play against Giants http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_running_back_shonn_greene_4.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor August 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018053651/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_running_back_shonn_greene_4.html October 18, 2012 August 23, 2011 live mdy The Jets waived Brandon Long and Chris Stewart on August 24, 2011.Sanchez doesn't mind Eli comparisons https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/6672/sanchez-doesnt-mind-eli-comparisons ESPN Cimini, Rich August 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107125249/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/6672/sanchez-doesnt-mind-eli-comparisons November 7, 2012 August 24, 2011 live mdy The Jets waived Chris Bryan, Nick Novak and Courtney Smith on August 30, 2011.Jets K Folk, P Conley win jobs, FB Conner injured https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-jets-roster 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Sports Waszak, Dennis Jr. August 30, 2011 August 31, 2011April 2017 medicmedic To meet the mandatory 53 man roster requirement, the Jets waived Josh Baker, Matthias Berning, Michael Campbell, Trevor Canfield, Pete Clifford, Dan DePalma, Robby Felix, Jarron Gilbert, Chris Jennings, Eddie Jones, Matt Kroul, Dennis Landolt, Byron Landor, Ellis Lankster, Joey LaRocque, Nevin McCaskill, Scotty McKnight, Davon Morgan, Julian Posey, Brashton Satele, Zane Taylor, Patrick Turner, Lorenzo Washington, Drew Willy, Tracy Wilson and Keith Zinger.Jets trim roster to 53; make two trades http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/09/jets-trim-roster-to-53-make-two-trades New York Daily News Mehta, Manish September 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103170833/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/09/jets-trim-roster-to-53-make-two-trades November 3, 2012 September 3, 2011 dead mdy The Jets waived Aaron Maybin, Isaiah Trufant and Martin Tevaseu on September 4, 2011.Jets awarded four players off waivers, including QB Kevin O'Connell; Greg McElroy to IR http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_claim_center_colin_baxter.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny September 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018110831/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_claim_center_colin_baxter.html October 18, 2012 September 4, 2011 live mdy The Jets cut Mardy Gilyard on September 9, 2011.Sources: Mo Wilkerson fined $10,000 for fight with Brandon Jacobs; WR Mardy Gilyard cut & Trufant elevated from practice squad http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/09/sources-mo-wilkerson-fined-10000-for-fight-with-brandon-jacobs-wr-mardy-gilyard-cut-tru New York Daily News Mehta, Manish September 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120828134814/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/09/sources-mo-wilkerson-fined-10000-for-fight-with-brandon-jacobs-wr-mardy-gilyard-cut-tru August 28, 2012 September 9, 2011 live mdy The Jets waived Andrew Sendejo on September 13, 2011. The Jets released Eddie Jones on October 11, 2011. The Jets waived Martin Tevaseu on October 18, 2011. The Jets waived Colin Baxter on October 25, 2011.Baxter Waived, Kroul Released http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Baxter-Waived-Kroul-Released/d0dade1c-4ee8-4b9e-8c68-140650da9151 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department October 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111028022613/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Baxter-Waived-Kroul-Released/d0dade1c-4ee8-4b9e-8c68-140650da9151 October 28, 2011 October 26, 2011 dead mdy The Jets waived Shawn Nelson on November 22, 2011.Jets waive backup TE Shawn Nelson because of 'non-football illness' https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jets-waive-backup-te-shawn-nelson-because-of-non-football-illness/2011/11/22/gIQAFKq8lN_story.html The Washington Post The Associated Press November 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111123120629/http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jets-waive-backup-te-shawn-nelson-because-of-non-football-illness/2011/11/22/gIQAFKq8lN_story.html November 23, 2011 November 27, 2011 dead mdy The Jets waived Emanuel Cook on November 28, 2011. The Jets waived Eron Riley on December 28, 2011.QB Mark Sanchez doesn't anticipate status with Jets changing http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/12/qb_mark_sanchez_doesnt_anticip.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor December 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120117023056/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/12/qb_mark_sanchez_doesnt_anticip.html January 17, 2012 December 27, 2011 live mdy Practice squad Additions The Jets signed Josh Baker, Matthias Berning, Trevor Canfield, Jarron Gilbert, Matt Kroul, Julian Posey and Patrick Turner to the practice squad on September 4, 2011. The Jets signed Martin Tevaseu and Isaiah Trufant on September 5, 2011.New York Jets Transactions – 2011 https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/transactions/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets ESPN October 19, 2011 live https://web.archive.org/web/20101201094900/http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/transactions/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets December 1, 2010 The Jets signed Josh Baker and Andrew Sendejo on September 14, 2011. The Jets signed Matthias Berning and Scotty McKnight on September 21, 2011. The Jets signed Martell Webb, Michael Campbell and Julian Posey on September 27, 2011.Baker to Active Roster, Cumberland, Turner to IR http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Baker-to-Active-Roster-Cumberland-Turner-to-IR/23ba5d6e-af4c-4f01-970c-ac21ff106962 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department September 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110928104948/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Baker-to-Active-Roster-Cumberland-Turner-to-IR/23ba5d6e-af4c-4f01-970c-ac21ff106962 September 28, 2011 September 28, 2011 dead mdy-all The Jets signed Eddie Jones on September 28, 2011. The Jets signed Dennis Landolt on October 4, 2011.Sources: Jets pass on OLB Tully Banta-Cain and OL Shaun O'Hara for now http://iloveny.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/10/sources-jets-pass-on-olb-tully-banta-cain-and-ol-shaun-ohara-for-now New York Daily News Mehta, Manish October 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111008040139/http://iloveny.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/10/sources-jets-pass-on-olb-tully-banta-cain-and-ol-shaun-ohara-for-now October 8, 2011 October 8, 2011 dead mdy The Jets signed Michael Campbell and Tracy Wilson on October 12, 2011. The Jets re-signed Martin Tevaseu on October 20, 2011.Tevaseu Re-Signed to Practice Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Tevaseu-Re-Signed-to-Practice-Squad/a5facbf5-723d-4d2a-a9b9-8404ed0b8171 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department October 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221628/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Tevaseu-Re-Signed-to-Practice-Squad/a5facbf5-723d-4d2a-a9b9-8404ed0b8171 March 3, 2016 October 20, 2011 dead mdy-all The Jets signed Ricky Sapp and Jamarko Simmons and re-signed Matt Kroul and Dennis Landolt on October 31, 2011. The Jets re-signed Michael Campbell on November 1, 2011.Jets place WR Scotty McKnight on practice squad IR with torn ACL http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/11/jets_place_wr_scotty_mcknight.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny November 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111105084653/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/11/jets_place_wr_scotty_mcknight.html November 5, 2011 November 2, 2011 live mdy The Jets signed Dexter Jackson on November 9, 2011.PS Moves: WR Jackson Signed, DT Gilbert Cut http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/PS-Moves-WR-Jackson-Signed-DT-Gilbert-Cut/b886f58e-51f3-4f98-a9d6-e3e4415b369f New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department November 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111110145018/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/PS-Moves-WR-Jackson-Signed-DT-Gilbert-Cut/b886f58e-51f3-4f98-a9d6-e3e4415b369f November 10, 2011 November 9, 2011 dead mdy The Jets re-signed Jarron Gilbert on November 19, 2011.A look back at the Jets' 17–13 loss at Denver http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/11/a_look_back_at_the_jets_17-13.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny November 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111122024603/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/11/a_look_back_at_the_jets_17-13.html November 22, 2011 live November 19, 2011 The Jets re-signed Eddie Jones on November 21, 2011.Jones Returns in Swap of Practice Squad LBs http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jones-Returns-in-Swap-of-Practice-Squad-LBs/db7b19c4-cf03-4703-9705-4780af091c61 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department November 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111124015148/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jones-Returns-in-Swap-of-Practice-Squad-LBs/db7b19c4-cf03-4703-9705-4780af091c61 November 24, 2011 November 23, 2011 dead mdy The Jets re-signed Ricky Sapp on November 28, 2011. The Jets re-signed Dexter Jackson on November 30, 2011.WR Jackson Returns to Practice Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Jackson-Returns-to-Practice-Squad/68b8b073-ed44-4028-947b-790bc87ca947 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department December 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20160123194706/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Jackson-Returns-to-Practice-Squad/68b8b073-ed44-4028-947b-790bc87ca947 January 23, 2016 December 1, 2011 dead mdy The Jets signed Mark LeGree on December 13, 2011. The Jets signed Eron Riley on December 29, 2011. Departures The Jets released Josh Baker on September 5, 2011. The Jets promoted Isaiah Trufant to the active roster on September 10, 2011. The Jets released Matthias Berning on September 13, 2011. The Jets promoted Patrick Turner to the active roster on September 14, 2011. The Jets released Trevor Canfield and Julian Posey on September 19, 2011.Rex Ryan deems Nick Mangold 'very iffy' for Oakland game http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/rex_ryan_deems_nick_mangold_if.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny September 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018131625/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/rex_ryan_deems_nick_mangold_if.html October 18, 2012 September 19, 2011 live mdy Andrew Sendejo and Matthias Berning were released on September 27, 2011. Additionally, Josh Baker was promoted to the active roster. The Jets released Martell Webb and Michael Campbell on October 4, 2011. The Jets promoted Eddie Jones to the active roster on October 8, 2011. The Jets promoted Martin Tevaseu to the active roster on October 12, 2011. The Jets released Dennis Landolt on October 18, 2011. The Jets promoted Martin Tevaseu to the active roster on October 22, 2011.Jets place WR Logan Payne on injured reserve, call up DT Martin Tevaseu http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/10/jets_will_place_wr_logan_payne.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny October 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111023221546/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/10/jets_will_place_wr_logan_payne.html October 23, 2011 October 22, 2011 live mdy The Jets released Michael Campbell on October 24, 2011.Campbell Released from Practice Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Campbell-Released-from-Practice-Squad/968be133-b8a1-4818-a10d-43ceda511759 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department October 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111030090039/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Campbell-Released-from-Practice-Squad/968be133-b8a1-4818-a10d-43ceda511759 October 30, 2011 October 26, 2011 dead mdy-all The Jets released Matt Kroul on October 25, 2011. The Jets released Eddie Jones on October 31, 2011. The Jets released Jarron Gilbert on November 9, 2011. The Jets released Dexter Jackson on November 19, 2011. The Jets released Ricky Sapp on November 21, 2011. The Jets released Eddie Jones and promoted Tracy Wilson to the active roster on November 28, 2011. The Jets promoted Ricky Sapp to the active roster on December 29, 2011. Trades To Jets The Jets traded an unconditional draft pick to the Green Bay Packers for Caleb Schlauderaff. From Jets Dwight Lowery was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for an unconditional draft pick. Derrick Mason was traded to the Houston Texans for an unconditional draft pick on October 11, 2011.Jets trade WR Mason to Texans for undisclosed draft pick http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8230d5a8/article/jets-will-ship-wr-mason-to-texans-for-undisclosed-draft-pick?module=HP11_breaking_news National Football League October 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111014202255/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8230d5a8/article/jets-will-ship-wr-mason-to-texans-for-undisclosed-draft-pick?module=HP11_breaking_news October 14, 2011 October 12, 2011 dead mdy Free Agents Position Player Free agencytag Date signed/released 2011 team Notes QB Kellen Clemens UFA July 27, 2011 Washington Redskins Clemens agrees with Redskins https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/5929/clemens-agrees-with-redskins ESPN Cimini, Rich July 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107022730/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/5929/clemens-agrees-with-redskins November 7, 2012 July 27, 2011 live mdy CB Marquice Cole ERFA January 26, 2011 New York Jets Jets deny Raiders permission to interview secondary coach Dennis Thurman http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/01/jets_deny_oakland_permission_t.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny January 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110129231112/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/01/jets_deny_oakland_permission_t.html January 29, 2011 January 26, 2011 live mdy CB Drew Coleman UFA July 29, 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars Nnamdi Asomugha heads to Eagles, not Jets or Cowboys http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/07/reports_jets_are_out_of_the_sw.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny July 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017104154/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/07/reports_jets_are_out_of_the_sw.html October 17, 2012 July 29, 2011 live mdy CB Antonio Cromartie UFA August 1, 2011 New York Jets Jets agree to 4-year deal with Antonio Cromartie less than 24 hours after landing Plaxico Burress http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-07-31/sports/29860043_1_antonio-cromartie-darrelle-revis-gang-green New York Daily News Mehta, Manish July 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609133925/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-07-31/sports/29860043_1_antonio-cromartie-darrelle-revis-gang-green June 9, 2012 August 4, 2011 dead mdy DL Marcus Dixon ERFA January 26, 2011 New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards UFA August 4, 2011 San Francisco 49ers Braylon Edwards agrees with Niners https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6834727/braylon-edwards-san-francisco-49ers-agree-1-year-deal ESPN The Associated Press August 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107040343/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6834727/braylon-edwards-san-francisco-49ers-agree-1-year-deal November 7, 2012 August 4, 2011 live mdy DL Shaun Ellis UFA August 7, 2011 New England Patriots Source: Pats to sign DE Shaun Ellis https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/6841262/shaun-ellis-new-york-jets-sign-new-england-patriots ESPN August 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111006182051/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6841262/shaun-ellis-new-york-jets-sign-new-england-patriots October 6, 2011 August 7, 2011 live mdy K Nick Folk UFA July 27, 2011 New York Jets Source: Jets, kicker Nick Folk agree https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6810474/new-york-jets-nick-folk-agree-one-year-deal-source-says ESPN Cimini, Rich July 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107024222/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6810474/new-york-jets-nick-folk-agree-one-year-deal-source-says November 7, 2012 July 27, 2011 live mdy LB David Harris UFA August 2, 2011 New York Jets Jets franchise tag LB David Harris https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6123684 ESPN Cimini, Rich February 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110219041607/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6123684 February 19, 2011 February 15, 2011 live mdy Source: David Harris signs tender https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6152890&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines ESPN Schefter, Adam February 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629023350/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6152890&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines June 29, 2011 February 24, 2011 live David Harris signs 4-year deal with Jets https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6828312/new-york-jets-sign-david-harris-long-term-contract-extension ESPN Cimini, Rich August 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107035811/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6828312/new-york-jets-sign-david-harris-long-term-contract-extension November 7, 2012 August 3, 2011 live mdy WR Santonio Holmes UFA July 27, 2011 New York Jets Sources: Jets, Santonio Holmes agree https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6807886/new-york-jets-agree-deal-santonio-holmes-sources-say ESPN Cimini, Rich July 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111217013326/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6807886/new-york-jets-agree-deal-santonio-holmes-sources-say December 17, 2011 July 27, 2011 live mdy OL Wayne Hunter UFA July 26, 2011 New York Jets Wayne Hunter agrees to deal with Jets https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6805974/wayne-hunter-agrees-4-year-deal-new-york-jets-agent-sayswork ESPN Cimini, Rich July 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121107022617/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6805974/wayne-hunter-agrees-4-year-deal-new-york-jets-agent-sayswork November 7, 2012 July 26, 2011 live mdy S James Ihedigbo UFA August 19, 2011 New England Patriots Former UMass Star James Ihedigbo Signs With Patriots http://www.nesn.com/2011/08/former-umass-star-james-ihedigbo-signs-with-patriots.html New England Sports Network Howe, Jeff August 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120405163310/http://www.nesn.com/2011/08/former-umass-star-james-ihedigbo-signs-with-patriots.html April 5, 2012 August 19, 2011 live mdy LB Lance Laury UFA – – – S Brodney Pool UFA August 3, 2011 New York Jets Jets bring back safety Brodney Pool http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_bring_back_safety_brodney.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny August 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017105447/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/08/jets_bring_back_safety_brodney.html October 17, 2012 August 3, 2011 live mdy DL Trevor Pryce UFA – – – FB Tony Richardson UFA – – – WR Brad Smith UFA July 28, 2011 Buffalo Bills Former Jet Brad Smith jumps to division rival Bills http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/07/28/brad-smith-bills.ap/ Sports Illustrated The Associated Press July 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104163908/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/07/28/brad-smith-bills.ap/ November 4, 2012 July 28, 2011 dead mdy S Eric Smith UFA July 30, 2011 New York Jets Jets sign Eric Smith to a three-year deal http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/07/jets-sign-eric-smith-to-a-three-year-deal New York Daily News Mehta, Manish July 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103074313/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/07/jets-sign-eric-smith-to-a-three-year-deal November 3, 2012 July 30, 2011 dead mdy OL Robert Turner RFA July 29, 2011 New York Jets Jets sign RFA OL Turner to one-year deal http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/15372718 CBS Sports Zimmerman, Lisa July 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016184129/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/15372718 October 16, 2012 July 30, 2011 live mdy P Steve Weatherford UFA July 29, 2011 New York Giants Giants sign Steve Weatherford, former Jets punter http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/07/giants_sign_former_jets_punter.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny July 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017104147/http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/07/giants_sign_former_jets_punter.html October 17, 2012 July 29, 2011 live mdy RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent, FT: Franchise tag 2011 NFL draft 2011 NFL draft Draft orderPlayer namePositionHeightWeightCollegeNotesRDPK130 (30)Muhammad WilkersonDL6 ft 5 in305 lbsTemple229 (61)Traded to San Diego Chargers for CB Antonio Cromartie.330 (94)Kenrick EllisDT6 ft 5 in346 lbsHampton429 (126)Bilal PowellRB5 ft 11 in207 lbsLouisville522 (153)Jeremy KerleyWR5 ft 10 in189 lbsTCUFrom Philadelphia Eagles for Draft Picks Rounds 5 and 6 Picks 161 and 19430 (161)Traded to Philadelphia Eagles along with Draft Pick Round 6 Pick 194 for Draft Pick Round 5 Pick 153 and Round 7 Pick 227.629 (194)Traded to Philadelphia Eagles along with Draft Pick Round 5 Pick 161 for Draft Pick Round 5 Pick 153 and Round 7 Pick 227.75 (208)Greg McElroyQB6 ft 2 in222 lbAlabamaFrom Arizona Cardinals for FS Kerry Rhodes.24 (227)Scotty McKnightWR5 ft 11 in182 lbColoradoFrom Seattle Seahawks through Philadelphia Eagles30 (231)Traded to Detroit Lions for QB Kevin O'Connell. Staff New York Jets 2011 staff Front office Chairman/CEO – Woody Johnson Executive vice president/general manager – Mike Tannenbaum Assistant general manager – Scott Cohen Vice president of college scouting – Joey Clinkscales Senior personnel executive – Terry Bradway Assistant director of player personnel – JoJo Wooden Director of pro personnel – Brendan Phophett Assistant director of college scouting – Michael Davis Head coaches Head coach – Rex Ryan Assistant head coach/offensive line – Bill Callahan Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Brian Schottenheimer Quarterbacks – Matt Cavanaugh Running backs – Anthony Lynn Wide receivers – Henry Ellard Assistant offensive line/tight ends – Mike Devlin Offensive quality control – Lance Taylor Coaching intern – Samson Brown Coaches’ Assistant – Andy Dickerson Consultant – Dan Shamash Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Mike Pettine Defensive line – Mark Carrier Assistant defensive line – Jeff Weeks Linebackers – Bob Sutton Secondary – Dennis Thurman Assistant defensive backs – Jim O'Neil Defensive quality control – Brian Smith Coaching intern/outside linebackers – Mike Smith Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Mike Westhoff Assistant special teams – Ben Kotwica Strength and conditioning Head strength and conditioning – Bill Hughan Assistant strength and conditioning – Bryan Dermody Final roster 2011 New York Jets 53 9 8  8 Mark Brunell  7 Kevin O'Connell American football  6 Mark Sanchez 38 John Conner American football FB 23 Shonn Greene 25 Joe McKnight KR/PR 29 Bilal Powell y 21 LaDainian Tomlinson 17 Plaxico Burress 10 Santonio Holmes 11 Jeremy Kerley y PR 88 Patrick Turner 45 Josh Baker y 81 Dustin Keller 82 Matthew Mulligan 62 Vladimir Ducasse T 60 D'Brickashaw Ferguson T 77 Austin Howard T 78 Wayne Hunter T 74 Nick Mangold C 65 Brandon Moore guard G 72 Caleb Schlauderaff y G 68 Matt Slauson G 70 Mike DeVito DE 94 Marcus Dixon DE 93 Kenrick Ellis y NT 79 Ropati Pitoitua DE 91 Sione Po'uha NT 95 Martin Tevaseu NT 96 Muhammad Wilkerson y DE 54 Nick Bellore y ILB 52 David Harris American football ILB 50 Garrett McIntyre OLB 53 Josh Mauga ILB 51 Aaron Maybin OLB 97 Calvin Pace OLB 92 Ricky Sapp OLB 57 Bart Scott ILB 55 Jamaal Westerman OLB 42 Gerald Alexander SS 34 Marquice Cole CB 31 Antonio Cromartie CB 26 Ellis Lankster CB 22 Brodney Pool FS/SS 24 Darrelle Revis CB 33 Eric Smith safety FS 30 Donald Strickland CB 35 Isaiah Trufant CB 20 Kyle Wilson cornerback CB 37 Tracy Wilson American football y SS  4 T. J. Conley P  2 Nick Folk K 46 Tanner Purdum LS 64 Taylor Boggs y G IR 86 Jeff Cumberland TE IR 36 Jim Leonhard SS IR 14 Greg McElroy y QB IR 18 Logan Payne WR IR 58 Bryan Thomas American football OLB IR 75 Rob Turner C/G IR 84 Michael Campbell gridiron football y WR 83 Dedrick Epps TE 89 Dexter Jackson wide receiver WR 66 Matt Kroul G 76 Dennis Landolt G 43 Mark LeGree y S 15 Scotty McKnight y WR IR 32 Julian Posey y CB 19 Eron Riley WR 85 Jamarko Simmons WR IR Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 August 15, 2011 at Houston Texans L 16–20 0–1 Reliant Stadium Recap 2 August 21 Cincinnati Bengals W 27–7 1–1 MetLife Stadium Recap 3 August 29, 2011 at New York Giants W 17–3 2–1 MetLife Stadium Recap 4 September 1, 2011 Philadelphia Eagles L 14–24 2–2 MetLife Stadium Recap Regular season Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 11 Dallas Cowboys W 27–24 1–0 MetLife Stadium Recap2 September 18 Jacksonville Jaguars W 32–3 2–0 MetLife Stadium Recap 3 September 25 at Oakland Raiders L 24–34 2–1 O.co Coliseum Recap 4 October 2 at Baltimore Ravens L 17–34 2–2 M&T Bank Stadium Recap 5 October 9 at New England Patriots L 21–30 2–3 Gillette Stadium Recap 6 October 17, 2011 Miami Dolphins W 24–6 3–3 MetLife Stadium Recap 7 October 23 San Diego Chargers W 27–21 4–3 MetLife Stadium Recap 8Bye 9 November 6 at Buffalo Bills W 27–11 5–3 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap 10 November 13 New England Patriots L 16–37 5–4 MetLife Stadium Recap 11 November 17, 2011 at Denver Broncos L 13–17 5–5 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap 12 November 27 Buffalo Bills W 28–24 6–5 MetLife Stadium Recap 13 December 4 at Washington Redskins W 34–19 7–5 FedExField Recap 14 December 11 Kansas City Chiefs W 37–10 8–5 MetLife Stadium Recap 15 December 18 at Philadelphia Eagles L 19–45 8–6 Lincoln Financial Field Recap 16 December 24, 2011 New York Giants L 14–29 8–7 MetLife Stadium Recap 17 January 1 at Miami Dolphins L 17–19 8–8 Sun Life Stadium Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. #000080 # #d4af37 Colored throwback Titans jerseys Standings Division Conference NYJ Regular season results Week 1: vs. Dallas Cowboys New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week One: Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets – Game summary September 11 8:20 p.m. EDT Cowboys 7 3 7 7 Jets 0 7 3 17 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 78,702 70 F C, cloudy Alberto Riveron NBC Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya Recap, Gamebook First quarter Dez Bryant 3-yard pass from Tony Romo (Dan Bailey Kick) Cowboys 7–0, Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 4:33. Second quarter Dan Bailey 34-yard field goal Cowboys 10–0, Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 4:47. Dustin Keller 4-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk Kick) Cowboys 10–7, Drive: 9 plays, 87 yards, 2:39. Third quarter Miles Austin 36-yard pass from Tony Romo (Dan Bailey Kick) Cowboys 17–7, Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 4:40. Nick Folk 34 Yd field goal Cowboys 17–10, Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:04. Fourth quarter Felix Jones 1-yard run (Dan Bailey Kick) Cowboys 24–10, Drive: 2 plays, 1 yards, 0:10. Plaxico Burress 26-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk Kick) Cowboys 24–17, Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 2:54. Isaiah Trufant 18 yard return off blocked punt (Nick Folk Kick) TIE 24–24 Nick Folk 50-yard field goal Cowboys 27–24, Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 0:22. Top passers DAL – Tony Romo – 23/36, 342 yards, 2TD, 1INT NYJ – Mark Sanchez – 26/44, 335 yards, 2TD, 1INT Top rushers DAL – Felix Jones – 17 rushes, 44 yards NYJ – Shonn Greene – 10 rushes, 26 yards Top receivers DAL – Jason Witten – 6 receptions, 110 yards NYJ – LaDainian Tomlinson – 6 receptions, 73 yards Top tacklers DAL – DeMarcus Ware – 4 tackles, 2.0 sacks NYJ – Bart Scott – 8 tackles, 1.0 sack Week 2: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Two: Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets – Game summary September 18 1:00 p.m. EDT Jaguars 3 0 0 0 Jets 9 6 14 3 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 78,834 66 F C, clear Scott Green CBS Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf Recap, Gamebook First quarter NYJ Santonio Holmes 17-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick) Jets 7–0, Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:23. NYJ Luke McCown sacked in endzone by Muhammad Wilkerson Jets 9–0 JAC Josh Scobee 55-yard field goal Jets 9–3, Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:52. Second quarter NYJ Nick Folk 38-yard field goal Jets 12–3, Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 4:34. NYJ Nick Folk 45-yard field goal Jets 15–3, Drive: 4 plays, 1 yards, 0:54. Third quarter NYJ Dustin Keller 11-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick) Jets 22–3, Drive: 8 plays, 92 yards, 5:18. NYJ Shonn Greene 1-yard run (Nick Folk kick) Jets 29–3, Drive: 2 plays, 1 yards, 0:38. Fourth quarter NYJ Nick Folk 23-yard field goal Jets 32–3, Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:14. Top passers JAC – Luke McCown – 6/19, 59 yards, 4INT NYJ – Mark Sanchez – 17/24, 182 yards, 2TD, 2INT Top rushers JAC – Maurice Jones-Drew – 18 rushes, 88 yards NYJ – Shonn Greene – 16 rushes, 49 yards, 1TD Top receivers JAC – Mike Thomas – 3 receptions, 29 yards NYJ – Dustin Keller – 6 receptions, 101 yards, 1TD Top tacklers JAC – Rashean Mathis – 7 tackles, 1INT NYJ – Mike DeVito – 5 tackles Week 3: at Oakland Raiders New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Three: New York Jets at Oakland Raiders – Game summary September 25 4:05 p.m. EDT/1:05 p.m. PDT Jets 7 10 0 7 Raiders 7 10 7 10 O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California 61,546 70 F C, sunny Gene Steratore CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms Recap, Gamebook First quarter Darren McFadden 2-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski Kick) Raiders 7–0, Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards, 2:24. Mark Sanchez 1-yard run (Nick Folk Kick) TIE 7–7, Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:53. Second quarter LaDainian Tomlinson 18-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk Kick) Jets 14–7, Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 4:11. Nick Folk 21-yard field goal Jets 17–7, Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 4:58. Darren McFadden 70-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski Kick) Jets 17–14, Drive: 3 plays, 85 yards, 1:23. Sebastian Janikowski 54-yard field goal TIE 17–17, Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 1:44. Third quarter Denarius Moore 23-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski Kick) Raiders 24–17, Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 1:47. Fourth quarter Michael Bush 1-yard run (Sebastian Janikowski Kick) Raiders 31–17, Drive: 2 plays, 13 yards, 0:42. Plaxico Burress 16-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk Kick) Raiders 31–24, Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, 3:06. Sebastian Janikowski 49-yard field goal Raiders 34–24, Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 2:56. Top passers NYJ – Mark Sanchez- 27 for 43, 369 yards, 2TD, 1INT OAK – Jason Campbell- 18 for 27, 156 yards Top rushers NYJ – Shonn Greene- 15 rushes, 59 yards OAK – Darren McFadden- 19 rushes, 171 yards, 2TD Top receivers NYJ – LaDainian Tomlinson- 5 receptions, 116 yards, 1TD OAK – Kevin Boss- 2 receptions, 36 yards Top tacklers NYJ – Antonio Cromartie- 9 tackles OAK – Rolando McClain- 12 tackles Week 4: at Baltimore Ravens New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Four: New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary October 2 8:20 p.m. EDT Jets 7 10 0 0 Ravens 17 10 7 0 M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland 71,247 51 F C, cloudy Mike Carey NBC Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya Recap, Gamebook First quarter Jameel McClain 6-yard fumble return (Billy Cundiff Kick) Ravens 7–0 Joe McKnight 107-yard kickoff return (Nick Folk Kick) TIE 7–7 Billy Cundiff 38-yard field goal Ravens 10–7, Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:15. Ray Rice 3-yard run (Billy Cundiff Kick) Ravens 17–7, Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:31. Second quarter Billy Cundiff 38-yard field goal Ravens 20–7, Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:47. Jarret Johnson 26-yard fumble return (Billy Cundiff Kick) Ravens 27–7 David Harris 35-yard interception return (Nick Folk Kick) Ravens 27–14 Nick Folk 40-yard field goal Ravens 27–17, Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 2:27. Third quarter Lardarius Webb 73-yard interception return (Billy Cundiff Kick) Ravens 34–17 Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – Mark Sanchez- 11/35, 119 yards, 1INT BAL – Joe Flacco- 10/31, 163 yards, 1INT Top rushers NYJ – Shonn Greene- 10 rushes, 23 yards BAL – Ray Rice- 25 rushes, 66 yards Top receivers NYJ – Derek Mason- 2 receptions, 37 yards BAL – Ray Rice- 2 receptions, 64 yards Top tacklers NYJ – Sione Pouha- 8 tackles, 1 tackle for loss BAL – Cary Williams- 8 tackles Hoping to rebound from their Week 3 road loss to the Raiders, the Jets flew to M&T Bank Stadium for a Week 4 Sunday night battle with the Baltimore Ravens, also head coach Rex Ryan's first return to Baltimore since leaving the Ravens following the 2008 season. Ryan served as the Ravens' defensive line coach, defensive coordinator, and assistant head coach from the 1999 to 2008 seasons, and was part of their 2000 Super Bowl-winning squad. New York trailed early in the first quarter with Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain returning a fumble 6 yards for a touchdown. The Jets would respond with running back Joe McKnight returning a kickoff 107 yards for a touchdown. Baltimore would regain the lead with kicker Billy Cundiff getting a 38-yard field goal, followed by running back Ray Rice getting a 3-yard touchdown run. The Ravens added onto their lead in the second quarter with Cundiff making another 38-yard field goal, followed by linebacker Jarret Johnson returning a fumble 26 yards for a touchdown. New York responded with linebacker David Harris returning an interception 36 yards for a touchdown, followed by a 40-yard field goal from kicker Nick Folk. Baltimore came right back in the third quarter with cornerback Lardarius Webb returning an interception 73 yards for a touchdown. From there, the Ravens' defense prevented any comeback attempt. Week 5: at New England Patriots New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Five: New York Jets at New England Patriots – Game summary October 9 4:15 p.m. EDT Jets 0 7 7 7 Patriots 7 3 14 6 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts 68,756 82 F C, sunny and warm Jerome Boger CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms Recap, Gamebook First quarter BenJarvus Green-Ellis 3-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski Kick) Patriots 7–0, Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:34. Second quarter Stephen Gostkowski 44-yard field goal Patriots 10–0, Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 3:06. Shonn Greene 3-yard run (Nick Folk Kick) Patriots 10–7, Drive: 13 plays, 78 yards, 7:54. Third quarter Deion Branch 2-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick) Patriots 17–7, Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:14. Jeremy Kerley 9-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk Kick) Patriots 17–14, Drive: 3 plays, 20 yards, 1:43. BenJarvus Green-Ellis 3-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski Kick) Patriots 24–14, Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 4:12. Fourth quarter Stephen Gostkowski 24-yard field goal Patriots 27–14, Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:17. Santonio Holmes 21-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk Kick) Patriots 27–21, Drive: 11 plays, 85 yards, 5:43. Stephen Gostkowski 28-yard field goal Patriots 30–21, Drive: 13 plays, 69 yards, 6:12. Top passers NYJ – Mark Sanchez- 16/26, 166 yards, 2TD NE – Tom Brady- 24/33, 321 yards, 1TD 1INT Top rushers NYJ – Shonn Greene- 21 rushes, 83 yards, 1TD NE – BenJarvus Green-Ellis- 27 rushes, 136 yards, 2TD Top receivers NYJ – Santonio Holmes- 4 receptions, 60 yards, 1TD NE – Wes Welker- 5 receptions, 124 yards Top tacklers NYJ – David Harris- 9 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss Eric Smith- 9 tackles, 1 tackle for loss NE – Gary Guyton- 9 tackles Patrick Chung- 9 tackles Week 6: vs. Miami Dolphins New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Six: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – Game summary October 17 8:30 p.m. EDT Dolphins 3 3 0 0 Jets 7 7 3 7 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 78,912 62 F C, clear Tony Corrente ESPN Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon Gruden and Suzy Kolber Recap, Gamebook First quarter Dan Carpenter 23-yard field goal Dolphins 3–0, Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 2:46. Darrelle Revis 100-yard interception return (Nick Folk Kick) Jets 7–3 Second quarter Dan Carpenter 21-yard field goal Jets 7–6, Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 3:45. Mark Sanchez 5-yard run (Nick Folk Kick) Jets 14–6, Drive: 11 plays, 81 yards, 5:40. Third quarter Nick Folk 28-yard field goal Jets 17–6, Drive: 13 plays, 79 yards, 7:16. Fourth quarter Santonio Holmes 38-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk Kick) Jets 24–6, Drive: 4 plays, 50 yards, 1:37. Top passers MIA – Matt Moore- 16/34, 204, 2INT NYJ – Mark Sanchez- 14/25, 201 yards, 1TD Top rushers MIA – Reggie Bush- 10 rushes, 71 yards NYJ – Shonn Greene- 21 rushes, 74 yards Top receivers MIA – Brandon Marshall- 6 receptions, 106 yards NYJ – Santonio Holmes- 3 receptions, 63 yards, 1TD Top tacklers MIA – Yeremiah Bell- 7 tackles NYJ – Jim Leonhard- 7 tackles Calvin Pace- 7 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 tackle for loss Week 7: vs San Diego Chargers New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seven: San Diego Chargers at New York Jets – Game summary October 23 1:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. PDT Chargers 7 14 0 0 Jets 3 7 7 10 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 58 F C, sunny Ron Winter CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms Recap, Gamebook First quarter Donald Butler 37-yard fumble return (Nick Novak Kick) Chargers 7–0 Nick Folk 35-yard field goal Chargers 7–3, Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 4:46. Second quarter Antonio Gates 2-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Nick Novak Kick) Chargers 14–3, Drive: 14 plays, 76 yards, 6:28. Plaxico Burress 3-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk Kick) Chargers 14–10, Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:53. Mike Tolbert 1-yard run (Nick Novak Kick) Chargers 21–10, Drive: 11 plays, 87 yards, 6:02. Third quarter Plaxico Burress 4-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk Kick) Chargers 21–17, Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 4:33. Fourth quarter Plaxico Burress 3-yard pass From Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk Kick) Jets 24–21, Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 2:15. Nick Folk 30-yard field goal Jets 27–21, Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 3:47. Top passers SD – Philip Rivers- 16/32, 179, 1TD 2INT NYJ – Mark Sanchez- 18/33, 172, 3TD 1INT Top rushers SD – Mike Tolbert- 11 rushes, 58 yards, 1TD NYJ – Shonn Greene- 20 rushes, 112 yards Top receivers SD – Antonio Gates- 5 receptions, 54 yards, 1TD NYJ – Dustin Keller- 4 receptions, 53 yards Plaxico Burress- 4 receptions, 25 yards, 3TD Top tacklers SD – Donald Butler- 9 tackles, 1TD NYJ – Eric Smith- 10 tackles Week 9: at Buffalo Bills New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Nine: New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – Game summary November 6 1:00 p.m. EST Jets 0 3 17 7 Bills 0 0 3 8 Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York 70,133 57 F C, sunny Ed Hochuli CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – BUF – Top rushers NYJ – BUF – Top receivers NYJ – BUF – Top tacklers NYJ – BUF – Week 10: vs. New England Patriots New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Ten: New England Patriots at New York Jets – Game summary November 13 8:20 p.m. EST Patriots 6 7 10 14 Jets 0 9 0 7 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 58 F C, clear Gene Steratore NBC Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NE – NYJ – Top rushers NE – NYJ – Top receivers NE – NYJ – Top tacklers NE – NYJ – This marked the first time the Jets were swept by the Patriots since 2007. Week 11: at Denver Broncos New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Eleven: New York Jets at Denver Broncos – Game summary November 17 8:20 p.m. EST/6:20 p.m. MST Jets 0 3 7 3 Broncos 3 0 7 7 Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 74,746 54 F C, partly cloudy Bill Leavy NFLN Brad Nessler, Mike Mayock and Alex Flanagan First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – DEN – Top rushers NYJ – DEN – Top receivers NYJ – DEN – Top tacklers NYJ – DEN – Week 12: vs. Buffalo Bills New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Twelve: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets – Game summary November 27 1:00 p.m. EST Bills 7 7 7 3 Jets 0 14 7 7 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 60 F C, partly cloudy Carl Cheffers CBS Marv Albert and Rich Gannon First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers BUF – Ryan Fitzpatrick NYJ – Mark Sanchez Top rushers BUF – C. J. Spiller NYJ – Shonn Greene Top receivers BUF – Brad Smith NYJ – Dustin Keller Top tacklers BUF – Nick Barnett NYJ – Darrelle Revis Week 13: at Washington Redskins New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Thirteen: New York Jets at Washington Redskins – Game summary December 4 1:00 p.m. EST Jets 7 3 3 21 Redskins 7 6 0 6 FedExField, Landover, Maryland 74,121 53 F C, sunny John Parry CBS Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – WAS – Top rushers NYJ – WAS – Top receivers NYJ – WAS – Top tacklers NYJ – WAS – Week 14: vs. Kansas City Chiefs New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fourteen: Kansas City Chiefs at New York Jets – Game summary December 11 1:00 p.m. EST Chiefs 3 0 0 7 Jets 7 21 7 2 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 37 F C, sunny Terry McAulay CBS Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers KC – NYJ – Top rushers KC – NYJ – Top receivers KC – NYJ – Top tacklers KC – NYJ – The Jets won easily in a crushing rout, with the final score overstating the closeness of the game as the Chiefs' only touchdown came in garbage time after the game was already decided.https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/12/11/jets-roll-over-chiefs/ Jets Run Over Chiefs, 37–10 December 11, 2011 CBS New York The Chiefs offense gained only 4 total yards in the first two quarters. The Chiefs were also plagued with penalties, finishing the game with 11 penalties total. The Jets' final touchdown drive in the third quarter proved to be a particularly humiliating stretch. Starting from their own 10-yard line, the Jets gained 81 penalty yards on 5 penalties committed by the Chiefs, including a rare penalty directly assessed against head coach Todd Haley for unsportsmanlike conduct.Alex Rubenstein Jon Bois Jon Bois March 13, 2021 The god-awful drive that changed NFL history Dorktown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJLNQ83vm2g Secret Base/SB Nation YouTube The Jets improved to 8–5 and could "control their playoff destiny" at this point in the season, guaranteed to make it to the playoffs by winning the rest of their games. Week 15: at Philadelphia Eagles New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fifteen: New York Jets at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary December 18 4:15 p.m. EST Jets 0 13 0 6 Eagles 14 14 10 7 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 69,144 35 F C, sunny Clete Blakeman CBS Marv Albert and Rich Gannon First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – PHI – Top rushers NYJ – PHI – Top receivers NYJ – PHI – Top tacklers NYJ – PHI – Week 16: vs. New York Giants New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Sixteen: New York Giants at New York Jets – Game summary December 24 1:00 p.m. EST Giants 0 10 7 12 Jets 7 0 0 7 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 35 F C, sunny Pete Morelli Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYG – NYJ – Top rushers NYG – NYJ – Top receivers NYG – NYJ – Top tacklers NYG – NYJ – As of 2025, this remains the last time the Jets lost to the Giants. Week 17: at Miami Dolphins New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seventeen: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – Game summary January 1 1:00 p.m. EST Jets 7 3 0 7 Dolphins 3 3 0 13 Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida 65,811 78 F C, sunny Jerome Boger CBS Greg Gumbel & Dan Dierdorf First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – MIA – Top rushers NYJ – MIA – Top receivers NYJ – MIA – Top tacklers NYJ – MIA – This would be the beginning of the Jets 15-year playoff drought (2011-2025) and their last road loss to the Dolphins until 2016. References 30em New York Jets Category:New York Jets seasons New York Jets season Category:21st century in East Rutherford, New Jersey Category:Meadowlands Sports Complex