2012 New York Jets season

2012 season of NFL team New York Jets November 2013 March 2026 2012 New York Jets Rex Ryan Mike Tannenbaum Woody & Christopher Johnson MetLife Stadium 6–10 3rd AFC East Did not qualify S LaRon LandryCB Antonio Cromartie Jets uniforms12.png Jets seasons The 2012 season was the New York Jets' 43rd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 53rd overall, their seventh and final under general manager Mike Tannenbaum and their fourth under head coach Rex Ryan. The Jets failed to improve their 8–8 record from 2011. They finished with a losing record and were eliminated from postseason contention for the second straight season. 2012 was overall one of the most turbulent seasons in franchise history. The team was distracted by increased media presence during the off-season due to a quarterback controversy between incumbent starter Mark Sanchez and trade acquisition Tim Tebow. In addition, numerous blunders on and off the field as well as injuries often led to sloppy play, and the team was compared to a "circus".https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-wild-circus-hits-new-york-post-s-front-page-0ap1000000058129 Jets' wild circus hits New York Post's front page Hanzus Dan 2012-09-04 NFL.com en 2019-08-06https://www.si.com/nfl/photos/2012/12/18/new-york-jets-2012 The New York Jets Circus of 2012 2012-12-08 SI.com en 2019-08-06 On November 22, against the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving, Mark Sanchez fumbled after running into lineman Brandon Moore, and Steve Gregory ran back a 32-yard fumble return for a touchdown. The game is known now by Jets fans as the infamous "butt fumble" play and was considered the low point of the season.Perlman William November 22, 2012 The Butt Fumble USA Today Sports http://www.espn.com/newyork/photos/gallery/_/id/11727560/jets-10-most-embarrassing-moments October 28, 2014 After that it was all downhill as the Jets suffered their first losing season since 2007. The Jets' offense scored only 281 points, ranking them 30th in the league,NFL Team Total Offense Statistics – 2012 https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20130818162127/http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/team/_/stat/total August 18, 2013 August 10, 2013 live mdy while the defense was ranked 8th best in the league.NFL Team Total Defense Statistics – 2012 https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20130818184917/http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/team/_/stat/total/position/defense August 18, 2013 August 10, 2013 live mdy 3 Transactions Coaching changes The contracts of wide receivers coach Henry Ellard, outside linebackers coach Jeff Weeks and assistant head coach/offensive line coach Bill Callahan expired after the conclusion of the 2011 season and subsequently they were not retained. Ellard and Callahan, when offered contract extensions prior to the expiration of their contracts, refused to re-sign.Jets begin to make changes to coaching staff http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/01/jets_begin_to_make_changes_to.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny January 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120113203505/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/01/jets_begin_to_make_changes_to.html January 13, 2012 January 10, 2012 live mdy Mike Smith was promoted from his position as a defensive intern to the outside linebackers coach, replacing Jeff Weeks. Smith later left the team to become the linebackers coach and co-coordinator at West Virginia.Mike Smith officially joins WVU football staff http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201201200098 The Charleston Gazette January 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203012546/http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201201200098 December 3, 2013 January 21, 2012 live mdy He returned to the Jets two weeks later after discovering his responsibilities with West Virginia were not the same as the team had first indicated.Sources: Mike Smith returns to Jets as outside linebackers coach http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2012/02/sources-mike-smith-returns-to-jets-as-outside-linebackers-coach New York Daily News Mehta, Manish February 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120205060245/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2012/02/sources-mike-smith-returns-to-jets-as-outside-linebackers-coach February 5, 2012 February 2, 2012 live mdy Tony Sparano was hired as the new offensive coordinator, replacing Brian Schottenheimer on January 11, 2012.Jets hire Tony Sparano to staff https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7450685/new-york-jets-hire-tony-sparano-offensive-coordinator ESPN New York Cimini, Rich January 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120112080721/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7450685/new-york-jets-hire-tony-sparano-offensive-coordinator January 12, 2012 January 11, 2012 live mdy Sanjay Lal was hired as the new wide receivers coach on January 13, 2012.Sanjay Lal Added to Coaching Staff as WRs Coach http://blog.newyorkjets.com/2012/01/13/sanjay-lal-added-to-coaching-staff-as-wrs-coach/ New York Jets Lange, Randy January 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120119210945/http://blog.newyorkjets.com/2012/01/13/sanjay-lal-added-to-coaching-staff-as-wrs-coach/ January 19, 2012 January 13, 2012 dead mdy-all Dave DeGuglielmo was hired as the new offensive line coach on January 24, 2012.DeGuglielmo Named Jets' O-Line Coach http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/DeGuglielmo-Named-Jets-O-Line-Coach/70d758d5-616c-48ed-ad67-c34460407373 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department January 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120127203249/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/DeGuglielmo-Named-Jets-O-Line-Coach/70d758d5-616c-48ed-ad67-c34460407373 January 27, 2012 January 24, 2012 dead mdy On February 13, the team named Karl Dunbar as the new defensive line coach. In addition strength and conditioning coaching assistants Justus Galac and Paul Ricci were hired.Jets Unveil Their 2012 Coaching Staff http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Unveil-Their-2012-Coaching-Staff/4cc38e6b-e411-44c0-ade4-459f05717fee New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department February 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120216045032/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Unveil-Their-2012-Coaching-Staff/4cc38e6b-e411-44c0-ade4-459f05717fee February 16, 2012 February 21, 2012 dead mdy-all Defensive line coach Mark Carrier left the team to accept the position as the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive backs coach.Bengals hire ex-Bear Mark Carrier as assistant coach http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/10617821-606/bengals-hire-ex-bear-mark-carrier-as-assistant-coach.html Chicago Sun-Times Kay, Joe February 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120225035505/http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/10617821-606/bengals-hire-ex-bear-mark-carrier-as-assistant-coach.html February 25, 2012 March 27, 2012 live mdy Arrivals thumb|260px|Greg McElroy hands off to Bilal Powell against Arizona Cardinals in week 13 of the 2012 season The Jets signed Michael Campbell, Dedrick Epps, Dexter Jackson, Dennis Landolt, Julian Posey, and Eron Riley to reserve/future contracts on January 2, 2012.Six Signed to Reserve/Future Contracts http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Six-Signed-to-ReserveFuture-Contracts/30a97718-4bb7-4255-a321-20d9a3902398 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department January 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120104145200/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Six-Signed-to-ReserveFuture-Contracts/30a97718-4bb7-4255-a321-20d9a3902398 January 4, 2012 January 2, 2012 dead mdy-all The Jets signed Matt Kroul and John Griffin to reserve/future contracts on January 3, 2012.Kroul, Griffin Sign Reserve/Future Deals http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Kroul-Griffin-Sign-ReserveFuture-Deals/ad08ef4f-8bdf-4162-b47a-ffa895ed6eb6 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department January 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120111134314/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Kroul-Griffin-Sign-ReserveFuture-Deals/ad08ef4f-8bdf-4162-b47a-ffa895ed6eb6 January 11, 2012 January 3, 2012 dead mdy-all The Jets signed Royce Adams and Travis Baltz to reserve/future contracts on January 6, 2012.WR Adams, P Baltz Are Signed http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Adams-P-Baltz-Are-Signed/6550aeb7-e287-4770-933c-628319c854b7 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department January 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120108082033/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Adams-P-Baltz-Are-Signed/6550aeb7-e287-4770-933c-628319c854b7 January 8, 2012 January 6, 2012 dead mdy-all The Jets signed Eddie Jones to a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2012.LB Jones Signs Reserve/Future Contract http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LB-Jones-Signs-ReserveFuture-Contract/00756648-809c-4479-b5eb-6017891f77a8 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department January 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120112055024/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LB-Jones-Signs-ReserveFuture-Contract/00756648-809c-4479-b5eb-6017891f77a8 January 12, 2012 January 9, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Matthias Berning to a reserve/future contract on January 12, 2012.Jets sign LB Berning http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/16844718 CBS Sports January 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203061647/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/16844718 December 3, 2013 January 12, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed DaMarcus Ganaway to a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2012.Jets Sign WR Ganaway http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Sign-WR-Ganaway/96c08589-7e35-4019-9379-d6e7fdcd3be4 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department January 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120119210301/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Sign-WR-Ganaway/96c08589-7e35-4019-9379-d6e7fdcd3be4 January 19, 2012 January 17, 2012 dead mdy-all The Jets signed Trevor Canfield to a reserve/future contract on January 21, 2012.G Canfield Returns to the Roster http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/G-Canfield-Returns-to-the-Roster/b24adf05-5c48-40e2-8700-85f781331d22 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department January 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120124070550/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/G-Canfield-Returns-to-the-Roster/b24adf05-5c48-40e2-8700-85f781331d22 January 24, 2012 January 21, 2012 dead mdy-all The Jets signed Kris O'Dowd on March 13, 2012.NY Jets owner Woody Johnson says Gang Green 'passed' on Peyton Manning in favor of keeping Mark Sanchez http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-bring-back-bryan-thomas-sign-longest-tenured-lb-a-one-year-deal-article-1.1038502 New York Daily News Mehta, Manish March 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120315083634/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-bring-back-bryan-thomas-sign-longest-tenured-lb-a-one-year-deal-article-1.1038502 March 15, 2012 March 14, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Chaz Schilens and Drew Stanton on March 16, 2012.Jets sign free agent quarterback Drew Stanton and wide receiver Chaz Schilens http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2012/03/jets-sign-free-agent-quarterback-drew-stanton-and-wide-receiver-chaz-schilens New York Daily News Mehta, Manish March 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120319050904/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2012/03/jets-sign-free-agent-quarterback-drew-stanton-and-wide-receiver-chaz-schilens March 19, 2012 March 16, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed LaRon Landry on March 19, 2012.Source: LaRon Landry to Jets https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7710169/2012-nfl-free-agency-new-york-jets-laron-landry-reach-1-year-deal-source-says ESPN New York Cimini, Rich March 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120322035139/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7710169/2012-nfl-free-agency-new-york-jets-laron-landry-reach-1-year-deal-source-says March 22, 2012 March 19, 2012 live mdy The Jets re-signed Scotty McKnight on March 26, 2012.Jets re-sign WR Scotty McKnight http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/jets_re-sign_wr_scotty_mcknigh.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny March 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330010650/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/jets_re-sign_wr_scotty_mcknigh.html March 30, 2012 March 27, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Hayden Smith on April 3, 2012.Rugby star Hayden Smith joins Jets https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7770107/new-york-jets-sign-rugby-star-hayden-smith-projects-te ESPN New York Cimini, Rich April 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406065903/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7770107/new-york-jets-sign-rugby-star-hayden-smith-projects-te April 6, 2012 April 3, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed DeAngelo Smith and Jay Richardson on April 16, 2012.DE Richardson, S Smith Join Jets Roster http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/DE-Richardson-S-Smith-Join-Jets-Roster/2d65e88d-9686-460c-bad1-d6a79e074f12 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department April 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120423054156/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/DE-Richardson-S-Smith-Join-Jets-Roster/2d65e88d-9686-460c-bad1-d6a79e074f12 April 23, 2012 April 17, 2012 dead mdy The Jets re-signed DaMarcus Ganaway and signed undrafted free agents John Cullen, Marcus Dowtin, Donnie Fletcher, Damon Harrison, G. 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Kinne, Brian Linthicum, D'Anton Lynn, Ryan Steed, Donovan Robinson, and Brett Roy on April 29, 2012.10 Undrafted FAs, 23 Tryouts Announced http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/10-Undrafted-FAs-23-Tryouts-Announced/2455a737-0a01-4732-9e3d-58548173d518 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department April 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120503063048/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/10-Undrafted-FAs-23-Tryouts-Announced/2455a737-0a01-4732-9e3d-58548173d518 May 3, 2012 May 1, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Josh Brown on May 1, 2012.Jets sign free agent kicker Josh Brown to compete with Nick Folk http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_sign_free_agent_kicker_jo.html The Star-Ledger Star-Ledger Staff May 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120508064018/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_sign_free_agent_kicker_jo.html May 8, 2012 May 1, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Derek Chard on May 2, 2012.Jets waive DL Ropati Pitoitua; Announce signings of PK Josh Brown and long snapper Derek Chard http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2012/05/jets-waive-dl-ropati-pitoitua-announce-signings-of-pk-josh-brown-and-long-snapper-derek New York Daily News Mehta, Manish May 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120512004114/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2012/05/jets-waive-dl-ropati-pitoitua-announce-signings-of-pk-josh-brown-and-long-snapper-derek May 12, 2012 May 2, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Royce Pollard on May 5, 2012.Rex Ryan said Jets would have considered Stephen Hill with No. 16 pick http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/rex_ryan_said_jets_would_have.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny May 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120604064808/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/rex_ryan_said_jets_would_have.html June 4, 2012 May 5, 2012 dead The Jets signed Matt Simms and Fred Koloto on May 6, 2012.Jets sign QB Matt Simms, son of Phil Simms http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_sign_qb_matt_simms_son_of.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny May 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120509004906/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_sign_qb_matt_simms_son_of.html May 9, 2012 May 6, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Yeremiah Bell and Terrence Campbell on May 18, 2012.Jets sign safety Yeremiah Bell http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_sign_safety_yeremiah_bell.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny May 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120520110311/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_sign_safety_yeremiah_bell.html May 20, 2012 May 18, 2012 live mdy Jets sign UDFA Campbell http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/nothing-but-jets-1.1279166/jets-sign-ufda-campbell-1.3726617 Newsday Martin, Kimberley A. May 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203080723/http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/nothing-but-jets-1.1279166/jets-sign-ufda-campbell-1.3726617 December 3, 2013 May 18, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Fui Vakapuna on May 22, 2012.Jets to sign free-agent fullback Fui Vakapuna http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_to_sign_free-agent_fullba.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny May 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120525222121/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_to_sign_free-agent_fullba.html May 25, 2012 May 23, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Stephon Heyer and Ray Willis on May 29, 2012.Jets to sign free-agent tackles Stephon Heyer, Ray Willis http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_to_sign_free-agent_tackle.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny May 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120530141213/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_to_sign_free-agent_tackle.html May 30, 2012 May 29, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Tarren Lloyd on May 31, 2012.Jets sign third-round pick Demario Davis to four-year deal http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_sign_third-round_pick_dem.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny May 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120606134658/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/05/jets_sign_third-round_pick_dem.html June 6, 2012 June 1, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Raymond Webber on June 19, 2012.WR Webber Signed, LB Berning Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Webber-Signed-LB-Berning-Waived/cb9b493c-1391-475f-963c-288fa234ca7a New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department June 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120622022019/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Webber-Signed-LB-Berning-Waived/cb9b493c-1391-475f-963c-288fa234ca7a June 22, 2012 June 19, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Matt Hardison on June 22, 2012.May Tryout DT Matt Hardison Signs http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/May-Tryout-DT-Matt-Hardison-Signs/3718ea25-86bf-4988-93f2-e74a2faa386d New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department June 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120625172822/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/May-Tryout-DT-Matt-Hardison-Signs/3718ea25-86bf-4988-93f2-e74a2faa386d June 25, 2012 June 22, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Paul Cornick on July 12, 2012.Jets Sign Tackle Paul Cornick http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Sign-Tackle-Paul-Cornick/3100563a-fa18-4512-8313-9f5d47ae9f00 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department July 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120716041534/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Sign-Tackle-Paul-Cornick/3100563a-fa18-4512-8313-9f5d47ae9f00 July 16, 2012 July 13, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Devon Torrence on August 1, 2012.Rex Ryan frustrated by depleted receiving corps http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/08/rex_ryan_frustrated_by_deplete.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny August 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203193947/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/08/rex_ryan_frustrated_by_deplete.html December 3, 2013 August 1, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Wes Kemp, Chris Forcier and Marcus Lott on August 2, 2012.NFL Transactions Report – New York Jets: August 2012 http://www.nfl.com/transactions?transactionMonth=8&transactionYear=2012&transactionTeamAbbr=NYJ&prevTransactionMonth=8&prevTransactionYear=2012&prevTransactionTeamAbbr= National Football League August 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20151002024409/http://www.nfl.com/transactions?transactionMonth=8&transactionYear=2012&transactionTeamAbbr=NYJ&prevTransactionMonth=8&prevTransactionYear=2012&prevTransactionTeamAbbr= October 2, 2015 August 3, 2012 dead The Jets signed Damario Ambrose on August 3, 2012.Transactions http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html New York Jets https://web.archive.org/web/20121201055420/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html December 1, 2012 August 8, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Joseph Collins and Stanley Arukwe on August 7, 2012. The Jets claimed Jeremy Stewart off waivers on August 8, 2012. The Jets signed LeQuan Lewis on August 15, 2012.CB LeQuan Lewis Joins Secondary http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/CB-LeQuan-Lewis-Joins-Secondary/8667d859-36dc-45b8-a825-1a4b875f2dc6 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department August 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120818012214/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/CB-LeQuan-Lewis-Joins-Secondary/8667d859-36dc-45b8-a825-1a4b875f2dc6 August 18, 2012 August 15, 2012 live mdy The Jets claimed Spencer Lanning off waivers on August 28, 2012.Jets claim punter on waivers https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/14714/jets-claim-punter-on-waivers ESPN New York Cimini, Rich August 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120831103839/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/14714/jets-claim-punter-on-waivers August 31, 2012 August 28, 2012 live mdy The Jets claimed Isaako Aaitui, Clyde Gates, and Konrad Reuland off waivers and signed Paul Cornick, Marcus Dowtin, Donnie Fletcher, Royce Pollard, Ricky Sapp, Hayden Smith, and Jordan White to the practice squad on September 1, 2012.Jets Announce Roster, Practice Squad Moves http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Announce-Roster-Practice-Squad-Moves/80bd696c-0d87-49a6-a9b9-0ddc3f5e7093 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department September 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120903115821/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Announce-Roster-Practice-Squad-Moves/80bd696c-0d87-49a6-a9b9-0ddc3f5e7093 September 3, 2012 September 1, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Antonio Allen to the practice squad on September 2, 2012.Antonio Allen Signed to Practice Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Antonio-Allen-Signed-to-Practice-Squad/622a37a4-91f0-4a59-91d2-ee2f26b8538b New York Jets Jets Staff September 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120906004910/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Antonio-Allen-Signed-to-Practice-Squad/622a37a4-91f0-4a59-91d2-ee2f26b8538b September 6, 2012 September 3, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Marcus Dixon and Robert Malone on September 4, 2012.Jets release punter T.J. Conley, add former Chargers P Robert Malone, re-sign DT Marcus Dixon http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/jets_release_punter_tj_conley.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor September 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203195608/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/jets_release_punter_tj_conley.html December 3, 2013 September 4, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed LeQuan Lewis to the practice squad on September 5, 2012.Dixon Returns, Malone Signs On to Punt http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Dixon-Returns-Malone-Signs-On-to-Punt/663eaeba-9a25-438a-ae5b-95f43f2010c0 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department September 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120908000231/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Dixon-Returns-Malone-Signs-On-to-Punt/663eaeba-9a25-438a-ae5b-95f43f2010c0 September 8, 2012 September 5, 2012 live mdy The Jets re-signed Ricky Sapp to the practice squad on September 11, 2012.WR Turner Waived, LB Sapp Back on P-Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Turner-Waived-LB-Sapp-Back-on-P-Squad/42ae8015-2af8-4ea1-9455-a902cb431a9f New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department September 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120914001536/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Turner-Waived-LB-Sapp-Back-on-P-Squad/42ae8015-2af8-4ea1-9455-a902cb431a9f September 14, 2012 September 11, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Stanley Arukwe to the practice squad on September 12, 2012.Transactions http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html New York Jets September 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121201055420/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html December 1, 2012 September 13, 2012 dead mdy thumb|260px|Greg McElroy and the Jets offense against Arizona The Jets signed Dedrick Epps off the Chicago Bears' practice squad on September 14, 2012.Darrelle Revis sidelined for Week 2 https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8378258/new-york-jets-darrelle-revis-ruled-vs-pittsburgh-steelers ESPN New York Clayton, John September 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120914235748/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8378258/new-york-jets-darrelle-revis-ruled-vs-pittsburgh-steelers September 14, 2012 September 14, 2012 live mdy The Jets re-signed Royce Pollard to the practice squad on September 17, 2012.Jets sign WR Pollard to practice squad, release WR Arukwe https://sports.yahoo.com/news/jets-sign-wr-pollard-practice-171016421--nfl.html Yahoo! Sports The Sports Xchange September 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131204061839/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jets-sign-wr-pollard-practice-171016421--nfl.html December 4, 2013 September 18, 2012 live mdy The Jets promoted Donnie Fletcher to the active roster on September 22, 2012.Jets release veteran OLB Bryan Thomas http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/jets_release_veteran_olb_bryan.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor September 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121113213728/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/jets_release_veteran_olb_bryan.html November 13, 2012 September 22, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Patrick Turner and Bryan Thomas on September 24, 2012.Bryan Thomas, re-signed by Jets, said he was upset after being cut http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/bryan_thomas_re-signed_by_jets.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor September 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114125232/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/bryan_thomas_re-signed_by_jets.html November 14, 2012 September 24, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Jonathan Grimes to the active roster and Donnie Fletcher to the practice squad on September 25, 2012.RB Grimes Signed from HOU Practice Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/RB-Grimes-Signed-from-HOU-Practice-Squad/f4cbff0f-0756-4565-b2a9-9d2560904399 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department September 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120927013808/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/RB-Grimes-Signed-from-HOU-Practice-Squad/f4cbff0f-0756-4565-b2a9-9d2560904399 September 27, 2012 September 26, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Dennis Landolt to the practice squad on September 27, 2012.Jets won't ask Kyle Wilson to be Darrelle Revis http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/jets_wont_ask_kyle_wilson_to_b.html#incart_river The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor September 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001182407/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/jets_wont_ask_kyle_wilson_to_b.html October 1, 2012 September 29, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Darrin Walls to the practice squad on September 28, 2012.CB Walls Signed to P-Squad; White Released http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/CB-Walls-Signed-to-P-Squad-White-Released/baa8e736-9baf-48db-9be0-80ccfe702982 The Star-Ledger Jets Media Relations Department September 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001061226/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/CB-Walls-Signed-to-P-Squad-White-Released/baa8e736-9baf-48db-9be0-80ccfe702982 October 1, 2012 September 29, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Aaron Berry on October 1, 2012.Aaron Berry signs two-year deal with New York Jets https://www.nfl.com/news/aaron-berry-signs-two-year-new-york-jets-contract-0ap1000000068271 National Football League Copeland, Kareem October 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121004101016/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000068271/article/aaron-berry-signs-twoyear-deal-with-new-york-jets October 4, 2012 October 1, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Lex Hilliard to the active roster and Jordan White to the practice squad on October 2, 2012.Jets sign free agent RB/FB Lex Hilliard http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_sign_free_agent_rbfb_lex.html#incart_river The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor October 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121115140854/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_sign_free_agent_rbfb_lex.html November 15, 2012 October 2, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Jason Hill on October 3, 2012.Santonio Holmes placed on injured reserve, ending season for Jets' leading receiver http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/santonio_holmes_placed_on_inju.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor October 3, 2012 October 5, 2012 The Jets signed Daniel Muir on October 10, 2012.Jets sign former Colts, Packers DT Daniel Muir in wake of D-line injuries http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_sign_former_colts_packers.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor October 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012132553/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_sign_former_colts_packers.html October 12, 2012 October 10, 2012 live mdy The Jets promoted Antonio Allen from the practice squad on October 12, 2012.Darrelle Revis placed on IR https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8495166/darrelle-revis-new-york-jets-put-ir ESPN New York McManus, Jane October 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121015055430/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8495166/darrelle-revis-new-york-jets-put-ir October 15, 2012 October 14, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Matt Hardison to the practice squad on October 16, 2012.A Franchise Milestone for the Run Defense http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/A-Franchise-Milestone-for-the-Run-Defense-/58bde30c-bc5f-431f-ae93-22b676c92494 New York Jets Lange, Randy October 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018005759/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/A-Franchise-Milestone-for-the-Run-Defense-/58bde30c-bc5f-431f-ae93-22b676c92494 October 18, 2012 October 16, 2012 live mdy The Jets promoted Marcus Dowtin from the practice squad and signed Donnie Fletcher to the practice squad on October 17, 2012.Jets reach injury settlement with John Conner http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_reach_injury_settlement_w.html The Star-Ledger Vorkunov, Mike October 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121022041440/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_reach_injury_settlement_w.html October 22, 2012 October 18, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed John Griffin and D. 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Bryant to the practice squad on November 5, 2012.LB Bryant, RB Griffin Join Practice Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LB-Bryant-RB-Griffin-Join-Practice-Squad/1da18cf3-3268-40e1-9bae-0005a7540ff7 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department November 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108073151/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LB-Bryant-RB-Griffin-Join-Practice-Squad/1da18cf3-3268-40e1-9bae-0005a7540ff7 November 8, 2012 November 5, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Hayworth Hicks and re-signed Jason Hill on November 6, 2012.Jets sign WR Jason Hill, waive rookie safety Antonio Allen http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/11/jets_sign_wr_jason_hill_waive.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor November 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203194032/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/11/jets_sign_wr_jason_hill_waive.html December 3, 2013 November 7, 2012 live mdy The Jets signed Kahlil Bell on November 13, 2012.Jets release Aaron Maybin https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8628834/aaron-maybin-cut-new-york-jets ESPN New York Cimini, Rich November 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114145820/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8628834/aaron-maybin-cut-new-york-jets November 14, 2012 November 13, 2012 live mdy The Jets promoted Jordan White, Darrin Walls, and Donnie Fletcher to the active roster from the practice squad on November 22, 2012.Jets promote three from practice squad http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/22/jets-promote-three-from-practice-squad/ ProFootballTalk Florio, Mike November 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121128034554/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/22/jets-promote-three-from-practice-squad/ November 28, 2012 November 22, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Mardy Gilyard to the active roster and Dennis Landolt and Eddie McGee to the practice squad on November 28, 2012.WR Mardy Gilyard Signed to Active Roster http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Mardy-Gilyard-Signed-to-Active-Roster/11c721f5-0f39-4170-a05a-6396e577e97e New York Jets Lange, Randy November 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121130235103/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Mardy-Gilyard-Signed-to-Active-Roster/11c721f5-0f39-4170-a05a-6396e577e97e November 30, 2012 November 28, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Jacquies Smith to the practice squad on December 3, 2012.Transactions http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html New York Jets https://web.archive.org/web/20121201055420/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html December 1, 2012 December 5, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Tevita Finau to the practice squad on December 5, 2012.DT Finau Signed to Practice Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/DT-Finau-Signed-to-Practice-Squad/2b8d424c-a0cf-4361-89f4-74189da9d675 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department December 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121209032629/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/DT-Finau-Signed-to-Practice-Squad/2b8d424c-a0cf-4361-89f4-74189da9d675 December 9, 2012 December 7, 2012 live mdy The Jets promoted Antonio Allen to the active roster and re-signed Donnie Fletcher to the practice squad on December 6, 2012.Allen Signed to Active Roster, Fletcher to P-Squad http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Allen-Signed-to-Active-Roster-Fletcher-to-P-Squad/5872c7ec-b85e-47b2-b1b0-d83b594d73c5 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department December 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121208055002/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Allen-Signed-to-Active-Roster-Fletcher-to-P-Squad/5872c7ec-b85e-47b2-b1b0-d83b594d73c5 December 8, 2012 December 7, 2012 dead mdy The Jets signed Titus Ryan and JoJo Dickson to the practice squad on December 10, 2012.Jets need a WR, Braylon is available https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/18749/jets-need-a-wr-braylon-is-available ESPN New York Cimini, Rich December 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121214035115/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/18749/jets-need-a-wr-braylon-is-available December 14, 2012 December 10, 2012 live mdy The Jets claimed Braylon Edwards off waivers on December 11, 2012.Jets claim WR Braylon Edwards off waivers from Seattle http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/12/jets_claim_wr_braylon_edwards.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor December 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203201518/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/12/jets_claim_wr_braylon_edwards.html December 3, 2013 December 11, 2012 live mdy Departures The Jets released Gerald Alexander and Michael Campbell on March 14, 2012.Free-agent receiver Chaz Schilens to visit Jets http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/free-agent_receiver_chaz_schil.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny March 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120317050221/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/free-agent_receiver_chaz_schil.html March 17, 2012 March 14, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived DaMarcus Ganaway on April 3, 2012.WR DaMarcus Ganaway Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-DaMarcus-Ganaway-Waived/a673dc2b-1bba-41ef-9657-8d04c348d7d2 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department April 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120406163659/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-DaMarcus-Ganaway-Waived/a673dc2b-1bba-41ef-9657-8d04c348d7d2 April 6, 2012 April 3, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Taylor Boggs on April 12, 2012.C Taylor Boggs Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/C-Taylor-Boggs-Waived/ef782905-6782-4544-bf76-ad5de59f7bb0 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department April 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120415083519/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/C-Taylor-Boggs-Waived/ef782905-6782-4544-bf76-ad5de59f7bb0 April 15, 2012 April 12, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Logan Payne on May 1, 2012.Jets waive WR Payne http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/05/01/jets-waive-wr-payne Pro Football Weekly PFW Staff May 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203130038/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/05/01/jets-waive-wr-payne December 3, 2013 May 1, 2012 dead mdy The Jets waived Ropati Pitoitua on May 2, 2012. The Jets waived Trevor Canfield on May 3, 2012.G Trevor Canfield Is Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/G-Trevor-Canfield-Is-Waived/a5ecede7-a4a5-418a-aceb-a9ab3f3d3c51 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department May 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120505230103/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/G-Trevor-Canfield-Is-Waived/a5ecede7-a4a5-418a-aceb-a9ab3f3d3c51 May 5, 2012 May 3, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Kris O'Dowd on May 6, 2012. The Jets waived DeAngelo Smith and Eddie Jones on May 22, 2012.LB Eddie Jones, S DeAngelo Smith Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LB-Eddie-Jones-S-DeAngelo-Smith-Waived/f46eb9aa-325e-4bfb-87cd-e421f3789537 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department May 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120526001429/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LB-Eddie-Jones-S-DeAngelo-Smith-Waived/f46eb9aa-325e-4bfb-87cd-e421f3789537 May 26, 2012 May 22, 2012 dead mdy The Jets waived John Cullen on May 31, 2012. The Jets waived Donovan Robinson on June 18, 2012.Undrafted Rookie LB Robinson Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Undrafted-Rookie-LB-Robinson-Waived/5835268b-85a1-4304-8946-4c1d95ecba39 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department June 18, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120621121325/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Undrafted-Rookie-LB-Robinson-Waived/5835268b-85a1-4304-8946-4c1d95ecba39 June 21, 2012 June 18, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Matthias Berning on June 19, 2012. The Jets waived G. J. Kinne and Ray Willis on June 28, 2012.Jets waive G.J. Kinne and Ray Willis http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/06/jets_waive_gj_kinne_and_ray_wi.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny June 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120704214253/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/06/jets_waive_gj_kinne_and_ray_wi.html July 4, 2012 June 29, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Brian Linthicum on July 3, 2012.TE Brian Linthicum Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/TE-Brian-Linthicum-Waived/2e378cb5-473a-4158-b8d8-811811c9504d New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department July 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120707101550/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/TE-Brian-Linthicum-Waived/2e378cb5-473a-4158-b8d8-811811c9504d July 7, 2012 July 4, 2012 dead mdy The Jets placed Royce Adams on the injured reserve list on July 31, 2012.NFL Transactions Report – New York Jets: July 2012 http://www.nfl.com/transactions?transactionMonth=7&transactionYear=2012&transactionTeamAbbr=NYJ&prevTransactionMonth=7&prevTransactionYear=2012&prevTransactionTeamAbbr= National Football League Vrentas, Jenny August 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20151024073159/http://www.nfl.com/transactions?transactionMonth=7&transactionYear=2012&transactionTeamAbbr=NYJ&prevTransactionMonth=7&prevTransactionYear=2012&prevTransactionTeamAbbr= October 24, 2015 August 3, 2012 dead The Jets waived Tracy Wilson and Fui Vakapuna on August 1, 2012. The Jets waived Scotty McKnight and DaMarcus Ganaway on August 6, 2012.WRs S.McKnight, D.Ganaway Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WRs-SMcKnight-DGanaway-Waived/1d8da4a0-d573-4700-8324-eb480dcb1aa4 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department August 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120809163805/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WRs-SMcKnight-DGanaway-Waived/1d8da4a0-d573-4700-8324-eb480dcb1aa4 August 9, 2012 August 6, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Chris Forcier on August 7, 2012. The Jets waived John Griffin on August 8, 2012. The Jets waived Travis Baltz on August 12, 2012.Jets defense stops Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow in two-minute drill http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/08/jets_defense_stops_mark_sanche.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny August 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203193943/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/08/jets_defense_stops_mark_sanche.html December 3, 2013 August 12, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Devon Torrence on August 14, 2012.Jets Waive CB Devon Torrence http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Waive-CB-Devon-Torrence/8bb668f4-32ea-495f-9aab-1ecfa1c709e3 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department August 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120818095718/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Waive-CB-Devon-Torrence/8bb668f4-32ea-495f-9aab-1ecfa1c709e3 August 18, 2012 August 15, 2012 live mdy The Jets released Stephon Heyer on August 20, 2012.Jets release OT Heyer http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/08/20/jets-release-ot-heyer Pro Football Weekly PFW Staff August 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120827234257/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/08/20/jets-release-ot-heyer August 27, 2012 August 20, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Dexter Jackson, Raymond Webber, LeQuan Lewis, Terrence Campbell, Marcus Lott, Derek Chard and, Matt Hardison on August 25, 2012.Seven Players Waived, Roster at 80 http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Seven-Players-Waived-Roster-at-80/d224c86a-6d36-4633-9d66-6bbd288ba8ef New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department August 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120828003304/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Seven-Players-Waived-Roster-at-80/d224c86a-6d36-4633-9d66-6bbd288ba8ef August 28, 2012 August 25, 2012 dead mdy The Jets released Josh Brown, waived/injured Josh Baker, and waived Damario Ambrose, Stanley Arukwe, Wes Kemp, and Jeremy Stewart on August 27, 2012.Jets waive/injured Josh Baker, trim roster to 74 http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/08/jets_will_waiveinjured_josh_ba.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny August 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120905012350/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/08/jets_will_waiveinjured_josh_ba.html September 5, 2012 August 27, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Ryan Steed on August 29, 2012.Newly traded tackle Jason Smith 'turning a new page' with Jets http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/08/newly_traded_tackle_jason_smit.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny August 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120902001548/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/08/newly_traded_tackle_jason_smit.html September 2, 2012 August 29, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Terrance Ganaway, Royce Pollard, Jordan White, Hayden Smith, Paul Cornick, Ricky Sapp, Donnie Fletcher, Matt Simms, Joseph Collins, Eron Riley, Robert Griffin, Fred Koloto, Matt Kroul, Tarren Lloyd, Jay Richardson, Martin Tevaseu, Marcus Dowtin, Brett Roy, LeQuan Lewis, D'Anton Lynn, Julian Posey, and Spencer Lanning on August 31, 2012.Final 7 Cuts Announced, Roster's Now at 53 http://blog.newyorkjets.com/2012/08/31/fifteen-cuts-announced-7-more-moves-to-go/ New York Jets Lange, Randy August 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120902212330/http://blog.newyorkjets.com/2012/08/31/fifteen-cuts-announced-7-more-moves-to-go/ September 2, 2012 August 31, 2012 dead mdy The Jets waived Antonio Allen, Marcus Dixon, and Dedrick Epps on September 1, 2012. The Jets released Isaako Aaitui and T. J. Conley on September 4, 2012. The Jets released Ricky Sapp from the practice squad on September 5, 2012. The Jets waived Patrick Turner and released LeQuan Lewis from the practice squad on September 11, 2012. The Jets released Royce Pollard from the practice squad on September 12, 2012. The Jets released Stanley Arukwe from the practice squad on September 17, 2012. The Jets released Bryan Thomas on September 22, 2012. The Jets released Marcus Dixon and waived Dennis Landolt and Donnie Fletcher on September 24, 2012. The Jets released Paul Cornick from the practice squad on September 27, 2012. The Jets released Jordan White from the practice squad on September 29, 2012. The Jets waived/injured Dedrick Epps on October 1, 2012.CB Berry Signed; TE Epps Waived/Injured http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/CB-Berry-Signed-TE-Epps-WaivedInjured/6cd809fd-1ee7-4831-a6cd-8d855ad80e65 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department October 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121005002007/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/CB-Berry-Signed-TE-Epps-WaivedInjured/6cd809fd-1ee7-4831-a6cd-8d855ad80e65 October 5, 2012 October 1, 2012 dead mdy The Jets waived Patrick Turner from the active roster and released Donnie Fletcher from the practice squad on October 2, 2012. The Jets released John Connor on October 17, 2012. The Jets waived Jonathan Grimes and Daniel Muir from the active roster and released Dennis Landolt from the practice squad on October 30, 2012.Jets waive RB Jonathan Grimes and DT Daniel Muir http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_waive_rb_jonathan_grimes.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor October 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203195640/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_waive_rb_jonathan_grimes.html December 3, 2013 October 30, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Antonio Allen on November 6, 2012. The Jets released Aaron Maybin on November 13, 2012. The Jets waived Jason Hill and Marcus Dowtin on November 20, 2012.Jets cut WR Jason Hill https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/18006/jets-cut-wr-jason-hill ESPN New York Cimini, Rich November 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121203230611/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/18006/jets-cut-wr-jason-hill December 3, 2012 November 20, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Hayworth Hicks on November 27, 2012.Guard Hayworth Hicks Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Guard-Hayworth-Hicks-Waived/087d0511-02ad-4699-b8fa-456456909b70 New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department November 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121201100626/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Guard-Hayworth-Hicks-Waived/087d0511-02ad-4699-b8fa-456456909b70 December 1, 2012 November 28, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Donnie Fletcher from the active roster and released D. J. Bryant from the practice squad on December 4, 2012. The Jets released Matt Hardison and Eddie McGee from the practice squad on December 10, 2012. The Jets waived Kahlil Bell on December 10, 2012.Jets waive RB Kahlil Bell, Braylon Edwards considered for open roster spot http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/12/jets_waive_rb_kahlil_bell_bray.html The Star-Ledger Orr, Conor December 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203195655/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/12/jets_waive_rb_kahlil_bell_bray.html December 3, 2013 December 11, 2012 live mdy The Jets waived Mardy Gilyard on December 24, 2012.WR Mardy Gilyard Waived http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Mardy-Gilyard-Waived/b626c83d-32e7-4887-986c-361d4ea90d4f New York Jets Jets Media Relations Department December 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121226071820/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Mardy-Gilyard-Waived/b626c83d-32e7-4887-986c-361d4ea90d4f December 26, 2012 December 25, 2012 live mdy Trades To Jets The Denver Broncos traded Tim Tebow and a 2012 seventh round pick for the Jets 2012 fourth and sixth round draft picks on March 21, 2012.Tim Tebow traded to Jets https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7720305/new-york-jets-denver-broncos-complete-tim-tebow-trade-second-time ESPN New York Cimini, Rich Jane McManus The Associated Press March 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120322135318/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7720305/new-york-jets-denver-broncos-complete-tim-tebow-trade-second-time March 22, 2012 March 21, 2012 live mdy The Carolina Panthers traded Jeff Otah for an undisclosed draft pick on July 23, 2012.Jets trade for offensive tackle Jeff Otah http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/07/jets_trade_for_offensive_tackl.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny July 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120725220119/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/07/jets_trade_for_offensive_tackl.html July 25, 2012 July 23, 2012 live mdy The trade was voided on July 31 after Otah failed to pass a physical with the team.Jets parting ways with injured Jeff Otah a week after trade http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/07/jets_parting_ways_with_injured.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny July 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120805043212/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/07/jets_parting_ways_with_injured.html August 5, 2012 July 31, 2012 live mdy The St. Louis Rams traded Jason Smith for the Jets' offensive tackle Wayne Hunter on August 27, 2012.Jets deal for RT Jason Smith https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8308587/new-york-jets-close-deal-jason-smith-st-louis-rams ESPN New York Cimini, Rich Chris Mortensen August 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120831014852/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8308587/new-york-jets-close-deal-jason-smith-st-louis-rams August 31, 2012 August 27, 2012 live mdy From Jets Drew Stanton was traded to the Indianapolis Colts along with a 2012 7th round draft pick on March 23, 2012, in exchange for a 2012 6th-round draft pick.Jets trade QB Drew Stanton to the Colts http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/jets_trade_qb_drew_stanton_to.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny March 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120325061525/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/jets_trade_qb_drew_stanton_to.html March 25, 2012 March 23, 2012 live mdy 2012 draft class 2012 NFL draft RD PK Player Position College Notes 1 16 (16) Quinton Coples Defensive end North Carolina 211 (43)Stephen Hill Wide receiver Georgia Tech From Seattle Seahawks for Draft Picks Round 2 Pick 47, Round 5 Pick 154, and Round 7 Pick 232.15 (47)Traded to the Seattle Seahawks for Draft Pick Round 2 Pick 43. 3 14 (77) Demario Davis Inside Linebacker Arkansas State 4 13 (108)Traded to the Denver Broncos for QB Tim Tebow. 5 19 (154)Traded to the Seattle Seahawks for Draft Pick Round 2 Pick 43.6 17 (187) Josh Bush Safety Wake Forest From Indianapolis Colts through Philadelphia Eagles for QB Drew Stanton.18 (188)Traded to the Denver Broncos for QB Tim Tebow.32 (202) Terrance Ganaway Running back Baylor Compensatory selection.33 (203) Robert Griffin Guard Baylor Compensatory selection.7 7 (214)From Jacksonville Jaguars for CB Dwight Lowery, then traded to the Indianapolis Colts along with QB Drew Stanton.17 (224)Traded to the Green Bay Packers for OL Caleb Schlauderaff.25 (232)From Denver Broncos for QB Tim Tebow, then traded to the Seattle Seahawks for Draft Pick Round 2 Pick 43.35 (242) Antonio Allen Safety South Carolina Compensatory selection.37 (244) Jordan White Wide receiver Western Michigan Compensatory selection. NOTES: The Jets were awarded four compensatory selections after losing free agents Braylon Edwards, Drew Coleman, Steve Weatherford, Shaun Ellis, and Brad Smith.Jets receive four compensatory picks for 2012 draft http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/jets_receive_four_compensatory.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny March 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120329041639/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/jets_receive_four_compensatory.html March 29, 2012 March 27, 2012 live mdy Jets have 10 picks in 2012 NFL Draft http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/jets_have_10_picks_in_2012_nfl.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny March 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330043053/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/jets_have_10_picks_in_2012_nfl.html March 30, 2012 March 27, 2012 live mdy Free agents Position Player Free agencytag Date signed/released 2012 team Notes QB Mark Brunell UFA – – – WR Plaxico Burress UFA November 20, 2012 Pittsburgh Steelers Plaxico Burress signs contract with Pittsburgh Steelers https://www.nfl.com/news/plaxico-burress-signs-contract-with-pittsburgh-steelers-0ap1000000098239 National Football League Hanzus, Dan November 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130311192506/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000098239/article/plaxico-burress-signs-contract-with-pittsburgh-steelers March 11, 2013 March 5, 2013 live mdy CB Marquice Cole RFA March 19, 2012 New England Patriots Patriots sign free agent Trevor Scott; Sign free agent Marquice Cole http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-sign-free-agent-Trevor-Scott-Sign-free-agent-Marquice-Cole/68f94290-cb57-4bb4-b643-022914dcfda5 New England Patriots March 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120321001549/http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-sign-free-agent-Trevor-Scott-Sign-free-agent-Marquice-Cole/68f94290-cb57-4bb4-b643-022914dcfda5 March 21, 2012 March 19, 2012 live mdy PK Nick Folk UFA March 14, 2012 New York Jets Jets re-sign kicker Nick Folk http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/jets_re-sign_kicker_nick_folk.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny March 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120317134607/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/jets_re-sign_kicker_nick_folk.html March 17, 2012 March 14, 2012 live mdy CB Ellis Lankster ERFA January 4, 2012 New York Jets Ellis Lankster http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5430/ellis-lankster/1 Rotoworld https://web.archive.org/web/20131203090744/http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5430/ellis-lankster/1 December 3, 2013 January 6, 2012 live mdy S Jim Leonhard UFA August 4, 2012 Denver Broncos Broncos, S Jim Leonhard agree to terms on 1-year deal http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/19727495/broncos-s-jim-leonhard-agree-to-terms-on-1year-deal CBS Sports Wilson, Ryan August 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131205181811/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/19727495/broncos-s-jim-leonhard-agree-to-terms-on-1year-deal December 5, 2013 August 4, 2012 live mdy LB Aaron Maybin RFA February 24, 2012 New York Jets Source: NY Jets to give linebacker Aaron Maybin an original round tender http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/source-ny-jets-give-linebacker-aaron-maybin-first-round-restricted-free-agent-tender-article-1.1028079 New York Daily News Mehta, Manish February 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120227043800/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/source-ny-jets-give-linebacker-aaron-maybin-first-round-restricted-free-agent-tender-article-1.1028079 February 27, 2012 February 25, 2012 live mdy TE Matthew Mulligan RFA March 26, 2012 St. Louis Rams Rams Sign Smith, Three More http://prod.www.rams.clubs.nfl.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Sign-Smith-Three-More/ba2dee1c-f0b4-4326-b727-d57ad0a88fe7 St. Louis Rams Wagoner, Nick March 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203134439/http://prod.www.rams.clubs.nfl.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Sign-Smith-Three-More/ba2dee1c-f0b4-4326-b727-d57ad0a88fe7 December 3, 2013 March 27, 2012 live mdy QB Kevin O'Connell UFA July 29, 2012 San Diego Chargers Chargers Notes: Former LCC, Aztecs QB O'Connell signed as emergency fill-in http://www.nctimes.com/sports/football/professional/nfl/chargers/chargers-notes-former-lcc-aztecs-qb-o-connell-signed-as/article_16dd040e-a0f9-5d86-b3d5-31e71a9b9646.html North County Times Bair, Scott July 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120731232757/http://www.nctimes.com/sports/football/professional/nfl/chargers/chargers-notes-former-lcc-aztecs-qb-o-connell-signed-as/article_16dd040e-a0f9-5d86-b3d5-31e71a9b9646.html July 31, 2012 July 30, 2012 dead mdy S Brodney Pool UFA March 15, 2012 Dallas Cowboys Dan Connor, Brodney Pool sign https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7690490/dallas-cowboys-add-ex-new-york-jets-safety-brodney-pool-secondary ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth Archer, Todd Calvin Watkins March 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120317195352/http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7690490/dallas-cowboys-add-ex-new-york-jets-safety-brodney-pool-secondary March 17, 2012 March 15, 2012 live mdy DL Sione Pouha UFA March 12, 2012 New York Jets Jets keep DT Sione Pouha https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7676083/new-york-jets-dt-sione-pouha-agree-3-year-deal ESPN New York Cimini, Rich March 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120312211423/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7676083/new-york-jets-dt-sione-pouha-agree-3-year-deal March 12, 2012 March 12, 2012 live mdy CB Donald Strickland UFA – – – LB Bryan Thomas UFA March 13, 2012 New York Jets Jets re-sign veteran OLB Bryan Thomas to 1-year deal after he missed most of last season https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/jets-re-sign-veteran-olb-bryan-thomas-to-1-year-deal-after-he-missed-most-of-last-season/2012/03/13/gIQAkNYHAS_story.html The Washington Post Associated Press March 13, 2012 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Robert Turner UFA March 30, 2012 St. Louis Rams Rams sign versatile OL Turner http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/03/31/rams-sign-versatile-ol-turner Pro Football Weekly PFW Staff March 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120404181606/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/03/31/rams-sign-versatile-ol-turner April 4, 2012 March 31, 2012 live mdy LB Jamaal Westerman RFA March 15, 2012 Miami Dolphins Former Jets OLB Jamaal Westerman agrees to one-year deal with Dolphins http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/former_jets_olb_jamaal_westerm.html The Star-Ledger Vrentas, Jenny March 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120318214828/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/03/former_jets_olb_jamaal_westerm.html March 18, 2012 March 16, 2012 live mdy RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent, FT: Franchise tag Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 August 10, 2012 at Cincinnati Bengals L 6–17 0–1 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 2 August 18, 2012 New York Giants L 3–26 0–2 MetLife Stadium Recap 3 August 26 Carolina Panthers L 12–17 0–3 MetLife Stadium Recap 4 August 30, 2012 at Philadelphia Eagles L 10–28 0–4 Lincoln Financial Field Recap Regular season Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 September 9 Buffalo Bills W 48–28 1–0 MetLife Stadium Recap 2 September 16 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 10–27 1–1 Heinz Field Recap 3 September 23 at Miami Dolphins W 23–20 (OT) 2–1 Sun Life Stadium Recap 4 September 30 San Francisco 49ers L 0–34 2–2 MetLife Stadium Recap 5 October 8, 2012 Houston Texans L 17–23 2–3 MetLife Stadium Recap 6 October 14 Indianapolis Colts W 35–9 3–3 MetLife Stadium Recap 7 October 21 at New England Patriots L 26–29 (OT) 3–4 Gillette Stadium Recap 8 October 28 Miami Dolphins L 9–30 3–5 MetLife Stadium Recap 9Bye 10 November 11 at Seattle Seahawks L 7–28 3–6 CenturyLink Field Recap 11 November 18 at St. Louis Rams W 27–13 4–6 Edward Jones Dome Recap 12 November 22 New England Patriots L 19–49 4–7 MetLife Stadium Recap 13 December 2 Arizona Cardinals W 7–6 5–7 MetLife Stadium Recap 14 December 9 at Jacksonville Jaguars W 17–10 6–7 EverBank Field Recap 15 December 17, 2012 at Tennessee Titans L 10–14 6–8 LP Field Recap 16 December 23 San Diego Chargers L 17–27 6–9 MetLife Stadium Recap 17 December 30 at Buffalo Bills L 9–28 6–10 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Standings Division Conference NYJ Staff 2012 New York Jets #0C371D white Chairman/CEO – Woody Johnson President – Neil Glat Executive vice president/general manager – Mike Tannenbaum Assistant general manager – Scott Cohen Senior personnel executive – Terry Bradway Assistant director of player personnel – JoJo Wooden Director of pro personnel – Brendan Phophett Director of college scouting – Jeff Bauer Assistant director of college scouting – Michael Davis Head coach – Rex Ryan Assistant head coach/linebackers – Bob Sutton Offensive coordinator – Tony Sparano Quarterbacks – Matt Cavanaugh Running backs – Anthony Lynn Wide receivers – Sanjay Lal Assistant tight ends/offensive quality control – Lance Taylor Offensive line – Dave DeGuglielmo Assistant offensive line/tight ends – Mike Devlin Seasonal intern – Tony Sparano Jr Defensive coordinator – Mike Pettine Defensive line – Karl Dunbar Assistant defensive line – Anthony Weaver Outside linebackers – Jeff Weeks Outside linebackers – Mike Smith Defensive backs/secondary – Dennis Thurman Assistant defensive backs – Jim O'Neil Defensive quality control – Brian Smith Quality control – Mark DeLeone Special teams coordinator – Mike Westhoff Assistant special teams – Ben Kotwica Head strength and conditioning – Bill Hughan Assistant strength and conditioning – Justus Galac Assistant strength and conditioning/strength assistant – Paul Ricci Strength and conditioning intern – Pierre Ngo Training camp strength and conditioning intern – Jamey Mroz Rosters Opening training camp roster New York Jets Opening training camp 2012 89 0 0 14 Greg McElroy  6 Mark Sanchez  9 Matt Simms American football y 15 Tim Tebow 38 John Conner American football FB 42 Terrance Ganaway y 23 Shonn Greene 34 John Griffin running back 25 Joe McKnight 29 Bilal Powell 22 Fui Vakapuna FB 87 DaMarcus Ganaway y 84 Stephen Hill American football y 10 Santonio Holmes 89 Dexter Jackson wide receiver 11 Jeremy Kerley 16 Scotty McKnight 18 Royce Pollard American football y 19 Eron Riley 85 Chaz Schilens 88 Patrick Turner  1 Raymond Webber 45 Josh Baker 86 Jeff Cumberland 83 Dedrick Epps 81 Dustin Keller 43 Tarren Lloyd y 82 Hayden Smith y 69 Paul Cornick y T 62 Vladimir Ducasse G 60 D'Brickashaw Ferguson T 75 Robert Griffin offensive lineman y G 67 Stephon Heyer T 77 Austin Howard T 78 Wayne Hunter T 64 Fred Koloto y C 66 Matt Kroul G 76 Dennis Landolt T 74 Nick Mangold C 65 Brandon Moore guard G 72 Caleb Schlauderaff C 68 Matt Slauson G 98 Quinton Coples y DE 70 Mike DeVito DT 94 Marcus Dixon DT 93 Kenrick Ellis DT 61 Matt Hardison y DT 71 Damon Harrison y DT 51 Aaron Maybin DE 50 Garrett McIntyre DE 97 Calvin Pace DE 91 Sione Pouha DT 92 Jay Richardson American football DE 47 Brett Roy y DE 55 Ricky Sapp DE 95 Martin Tevaseu DT 58 Bryan Thomas American football DE 96 Muhammad Wilkerson DT 54 Nick Bellore MLB 44 Marcus Dowtin y MLB 52 David Harris American football MLB 53 Josh Mauga OLB 57 Bart Scott OLB 27 Royce Adams CB 39 Antonio Allen y SS 37 Yeremiah Bell SS 32 Josh Bush y FS 31 Antonio Cromartie CB 34 Donnie Fletcher y CB 30 LaRon Landry SS 26 Ellis Lankster CB 41 D'Anton Lynn y CB 21 Julian Posey CB 24 Darrelle Revis CB 33 Eric Smith safety FS 40 Ryan Steed y CB 35 Isaiah Trufant CB 20 Kyle Wilson cornerback CB 36 Tracy Wilson American football FS  5 Travis Baltz P  3 Josh Brown American football K 59 Derek Chard LS  4 T. J. Conley P  2 Nick Folk K 46 Tanner Purdum LS 63 Terrence Campbell American football y G Active/PUP 49 Demario Davis y OLB Active/PUP 79 Jeff Otah OT Active/PUP 17 Jordan White American football y WR Active/PUP 7 Andy Crane QB Active 70 Colton Davis DL Active 18 Jayshawn Menikins WR Active 34 Joey Contelli DB Active Week 1 roster New York Jets 2012 http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster.html http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/depth-chart.html http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html 53 2 8 14 Greg McElroy  6 Mark Sanchez 15 Tim Tebow 38 John Conner American football FB 23 Shonn Greene 25 Joe McKnight 29 Bilal Powell 19 Clyde Gates 84 Stephen Hill American football y 10 Santonio Holmes 11 Jeremy Kerley 85 Chaz Schilens 88 Patrick Turner 86 Jeff Cumberland 81 Dustin Keller 87 Konrad Reuland 62 Vladimir Ducasse G 60 D'Brickashaw Ferguson T 77 Austin Howard T 76 Dennis Landolt T 74 Nick Mangold C 65 Brandon Moore guard G 72 Caleb Schlauderaff C 68 Matt Slauson G 63 Jason Smith American football T 98 Quinton Coples y DE 70 Mike DeVito DE 94 Marcus Dixon DE 93 Kenrick Ellis NT 71 Damon Harrison y NT 91 Sione Pouha NT 96 Muhammad Wilkerson DE 54 Nick Bellore ILB 56 Demario Davis y ILB 52 David Harris American football ILB 53 Josh Mauga ILB 51 Aaron Maybin OLB 50 Garrett McIntyre OLB 97 Calvin Pace OLB 57 Bart Scott ILB 58 Bryan Thomas American football OLB 37 Yeremiah Bell SS 32 Josh Bush y FS 31 Antonio Cromartie CB 30 LaRon Landry FS 26 Ellis Lankster CB 24 Darrelle Revis CB 33 Eric Smith safety S 35 Isaiah Trufant CB 20 Kyle Wilson cornerback CB  2 Nick Folk K  3 Robert Malone American football P 46 Tanner Purdum LS -- Royce Adams CB IR 45 Josh Baker FB IR 39 Antonio Allen y SS 69 Paul Cornick y OT 44 Marcus Dowtin y ILB 34 Donnie Fletcher y CB 22 LeQuan Lewis CB 18 Royce Pollard American football y WR 82 Hayden Smith y TE 17 Jordan White American football y WR Final roster 2012 New York Jets 53 8 5 14 Greg McElroy  6 Mark Sanchez 15 Tim Tebow 23 Shonn Greene 21 John Griffin running back 36 Lex Hilliard FB 25 Joe McKnight KR 29 Bilal Powell 17 Braylon Edwards 19 Clyde Gates 11 Jeremy Kerley PR 85 Chaz Schilens 89 Jordan White American football y 86 Jeff Cumberland 81 Dustin Keller 87 Konrad Reuland 82 Hayden Smith y 62 Vladimir Ducasse G 60 D'Brickashaw Ferguson T 77 Austin Howard T 76 Dennis Landolt T 74 Nick Mangold C 65 Brandon Moore guard G 72 Caleb Schlauderaff C/G 68 Matt Slauson G 63 Jason Smith American football T 98 Quinton Coples y DE 70 Mike DeVito DE 93 Kenrick Ellis NT 71 Damon Harrison y NT 91 Sione Po'uha NT 96 Muhammad Wilkerson DE 54 Nick Bellore ILB 56 Demario Davis y ILB 52 David Harris American football ILB 50 Garrett McIntyre OLB 97 Calvin Pace OLB 55 Ricky Sapp OLB 57 Bart Scott ILB 58 Bryan Thomas American football OLB 39 Antonio Allen y FS/SS 37 Yeremiah Bell FS 32 Josh Bush y SS 31 Antonio Cromartie CB 34 Donnie Fletcher y CB 30 LaRon Landry SS 26 Ellis Lankster CB 33 Eric Smith safety FS 27 Darrin Walls CB 20 Kyle Wilson cornerback CB  2 Nick Folk K  3 Robert Malone American football P 46 Tanner Purdum LS 45 Josh Baker TE IR 22 Aaron Berry CB IR 83 Dedrick Epps TE IR 84 Stephen Hill American football y WR IR 10 Santonio Holmes WR IR 53 Josh Mauga ILB IR 24 Darrelle Revis CB IR 35 Isaiah Trufant CB IR 49 JoJo Dickson LB 92 Tevita Finau y DE 18 Royce Pollard American football y WR 51 Jacquies Smith y LB 9 Andy Crane QB Regular season results Week 1: vs. Buffalo Bills New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week One: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets – Game summary September 9 1:00 p.m. EDT Bills 0 7 7 14 Jets 7 20 14 7 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 74 F C, sunny Robert Frazer CBS Marv Albert and Rich Gannon Recap First quarter Jeremy Kerley 12-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick) Jets 7–0, Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 3:49. Second quarter Stephen Hill 33-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick) Jets 14–0, Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:31. Jeremy Kerley 68-yard punt return Jets 21–0 C. J. Spiller 56-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 21–7, Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:34. Nick Folk 25-yard field goal, Jets 24–7, Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 7:09. Nick Folk 39-yard field goal, Jets 27–7, Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 1:24. Third quarter Antonio Cromartie 40-yard interception return (Nick Folk kick), Jets 34–7 Stephen Hill 33-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick) Jets 41–7, Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 2:10. Scott Chandler 5-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 41–14, Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 5:12. Fourth quarter Donald Jones 6-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 41–21, Drive: 13 plays, 96 yards, 6:14. Stevie Johnson 29-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 41–28, Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 0:54. Shonn Greene 1-yard run (Nick Folk kick), Jets 48–28, Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 4:41. Top passers BUF – Ryan Fitzpatrick – 18/32, 195 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT NYJ – Mark Sanchez – 19/27, 266 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT Top rushers BUF – C. J. Spiller – 14 rushes, 169 yards, 1 TD NYJ – Shonn Greene – 27 rushes, 94 yards, 1 TD Top receivers BUF – Stevie Johnson – 4 receptions, 55 yards, 1 TD NYJ – Stephen Hill – 5 receptions, 89 yards, 2 TD Top tacklers BUF – Nick Barnett – 5 tackles, 4 assists NYJ – LaRon Landry – 6 tackles, 1 assist, 1 forced fumble The Jets erupted to a 21–0 lead in the second quarter following two Mark Sanchez touchdown throws and a Jeremy Kerley punt return score. Following Antonio Cromartie's interception return score and Sanchez' third touchdown (to Stephen Hill), Ryan Fitzpatrick, despite three interceptions, erupted to three consecutive touchdowns, but the Jets put the game away in a fourth quarter drive ending in a one-yard Shonn Greene touchdown run. Tim Tebow, acquired from the Broncos amid heavy publicity about his presence with the Jets and the team's plans on how to utilize him, rushed five times for just eleven yards. With their 6th straight win over the Bills, the Jets began their season 1–0. Week 2: at Pittsburgh Steelers New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Two: New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary September 16 4:25 p.m. EDT Jets 7 3 0 0 Steelers 3 10 7 7 Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 64,511 71 F C, fair Jerry Frump CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms Recap First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – PIT – Top rushers NYJ – PIT – Top receivers NYJ – PIT – Top tacklers NYJ – PIT – The Jets traveled to Heinz Field for a rematch of the 2010 AFC Championship game against the Steelers. The Jets limited the Steelers to just 68 rushing yards but Ben Roethlisberger tossed for 275 yards and two touchdowns. With the loss, the Jets fell to 1–1. Week 3: at Miami Dolphins New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Three: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – Game summary September 23 1:00 p.m. EDT Jets 0 3 7 10 3 Dolphins 7 3 7 3 0 Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida 60,102 83 F C, mostly cloudy Robert Frazer CBS Marv Albert and Rich Gannon First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – MIA – Top rushers NYJ – MIA – Top receivers NYJ – MIA – Top tacklers NYJ – MIA – With the win, the Jets improved to 2–1. However, they lost star cornerback Darrelle Revis for the season as he suffered a torn ACL during the game. Week 4: vs. San Francisco 49ers New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Four: San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets – Game summary September 30 1:00 p.m. EDT 49ers 0 10 7 17 Jets 0 0 0 0 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 67 F C, partly cloudy Tony Corrente Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers SF – NYJ – Top rushers SF – NYJ – Top receivers SF – NYJ – Top tacklers SF – NYJ – After their Week 3 road win over their division rival Dolphins, the Jets headed home to face their first NFC Opponent of the season, the 49ers. However, the Jets struggled in this game being shut out at home 34–0 by the 49ers. This was the first time since 2010 that the team has been shut out at home since the Packers shut them out 9–0 that year. With the huge shutout loss, the Jets fell to 2–2. Week 5: vs. Houston Texans New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Five: Houston Texans at New York Jets – Game summary October 8 8:30 p.m. EDT Texans 7 10 6 0 Jets 7 0 7 3 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 52 F C, partly cloudy Scott Green ESPN Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers HOU – NYJ – Top rushers HOU – NYJ – Top receivers HOU – NYJ – Top tacklers HOU – NYJ – The Jets stayed home for a game against the red-hot undefeated 4–0 Texans. This game would mark the first time ever that the Jets have lost to the Texans, and as a result New York dropped to 2–3 on the season. Week 6: vs. Indianapolis Colts New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Six: Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets – Game summary October 14 1:00 p.m. EDT Colts 3 3 0 3 Jets 0 21 7 7 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 65 F C, clear Bill Leavy CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers IND – NYJ – Top rushers IND – NYJ – Top receivers IND – NYJ – Top tacklers IND – NYJ – The Jets faced Colts rookie sensation Andrew Luck; they sacked him four times and intercepted him twice. Shonn Greene and Joe McKnight combined to rush for 232 yards and three Greene touchdowns. Mark Sanchez threw for just 82 yards but had two touchdowns, while Tim Tebow had one throw for 23 yards but was limited to seven rushing yards. The huge win was the Jets' first win over the Colts without Peyton Manning since 1997. They improved to 3–3 and a four-way tie in the AFC East. Week 7: at New England Patriots New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seven: New York Jets at New England Patriots – Game summary October 21 4:25 p.m. EDT Jets 7 3 3 13 0 Patriots 14 2 7 3 3 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts 68,752 62 F C, partly cloudy Jeff Triplette CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – NE – Top rushers NYJ – NE – Top receivers NYJ – NE – Top tacklers NYJ – NE – This game would determine who would be atop the AFC East. The Jets erased a 23–13 gap in the fourth quarter. After a Dustin Keller touchdown catch Devin McCourty fumbled the kickoff. Following back-to-back Nick Folk field goals, Tom Brady whipped the Patriots to the game-tying field goal in the final 1:37. In overtime Stephen Gostkowski booted a 48-yard field goal; the Jets got the ball back but Sanchez was strip-sacked by Rob Ninkovich and Jermaine Cunningham, ending the game in a 29–26 Jets loss, allowing the Patriots to take 1st Place and dropping the Jets to 3–4. Week 8: vs. Miami Dolphins New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Eight: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – Game summary October 28 1:00 p.m. EDT Dolphins 10 10 7 3 Jets 0 0 3 6 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 60 F C, Wind: NNE 9mph gusting to 17mph Walt Anderson CBS Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers MIA – NYJ – Top rushers MIA – NYJ – Top receivers MIA – NYJ – Top tacklers MIA – NYJ – Despite losing rookie sensation Ryan Tannehill for the game after a first-quarter sack, the Dolphins raced to a 30–9 win, their fourth road win in the rivalry in their last five trips to New Jersey. The Dolphins scored on a blocked goalline punt, then added touchdowns by Daniel Thomas and a short toss from Matt Moore to Anthony Fasano. Sanchez managed a late touchdown to Chaz Schilens but the two-point throw to Dustin Keller failed. Week 10: at Seattle Seahawks New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Ten: New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary November 11 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST Jets 7 0 0 0 Seahawks 7 7 0 14 CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington 67,841 43 F C, cloudy Ed Hochuli CBS Marv Albert and Rich Gannon First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – SEA – Top rushers NYJ – SEA – Top receivers NYJ – SEA – Top tacklers NYJ – SEA – The surging Seahawks under former Jets coach Pete Carroll limited the Jets to 185 total yards of offense and forced two fumbles. Golden Tate caught a touchdown from Russell Wilson then took a reverse and threw to Sidney Rice for a fourth-quarter score. The Jets only score came when Wilson was strip-sacked and Muhammad Wilkerson ran in a 21-yard touchdown. It was the Jets' second straight loss to the Seahawks, and they fell to 3–6 and 0–2 against the NFC West. Week 11: at St. Louis Rams New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Eleven: New York Jets at St. Louis Rams – Game summary November 18 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST Jets 3 10 0 14 Rams 7 0 0 6 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 57,711 Played indoors (dome stadium) Jerome Boger CBS Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – STL – Top rushers NYJ – STL – Top receivers NYJ – STL – Top tacklers NYJ – STL – The Jets posted their sixth win in their last seven meetings against Jeff Fisher. They picked off Sam Bradford once and forced two Rams fumbles. The two teams combined for just 570 yards of offense. The Jets improved to 4–6 while the Rams fell to 3–6–1. Week 12: vs. New England Patriots (Thanksgiving Day game) Butt fumble New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Twelve: New England Patriots at New York Jets – Game summary November 22 8:20 p.m. EST Patriots 0 35 0 14 Jets 0 3 9 7 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 46 F C, clear Mike Carey NBC Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter NE – Wes Welker 3-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 14:54. Patriots 7–0. Drive: 15 plays, 66 yards, 6:01. NE – Shane Vereen 83-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 9:43. Patriots 14–0. Drive: 1 play, 83 yards, 0:13. NE – Steve Gregory 32-yard fumble return (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 9:00. Patriots 21–0. NE – Julian Edelman 22-yard fumble return (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 8:51. Patriots 28–0. NE – Julian Edelman 56-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 3:08. Patriots 35–0. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:53. NYJ – Nick Folk 32-yard field goal, 0:07. Patriots 35–3. Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 3:06. Third quarter NYJ – Stevan Ridley penalty in end zone, 6:52. Patriots 35–5. NYJ – Bilal Powell 4-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 4:41. Patriots 35–12. Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 2:06. Fourth quarter NE – Tom Brady 1-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 12:02. Patriots 42–12. Drive: 17 plays, 86 yards, 7:39. NE – Stevan Ridley 9-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), 11:07. Patriots 49–12. Drive: 2 plays, 37 yards, 0:38. NYJ – Dustin Keller 1-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick), 2:21. Patriots 49–19. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 1:40. Top passers NE – Tom Brady – 18/27, 323 yards, 3 TD NYJ – Mark Sanchez – 26/36, 301 yards, TD, INT Top rushers NE – Stevan Ridley – 21 rushes, 97 yards, TD NYJ – Shonn Greene – 14 rushes, 71 yards Top receivers NE – Shane Vereen – 2 receptions, 91 yards, TD NYJ – Jeremy Kerley – 7 receptions, 86 yards The Jets were thoroughly dominated by the Patriots; they scored five touchdowns in the second quarter, three of them in a span of 52 seconds of game clock. The first came on an 83-yard pass to Shane Vereen after the Patriots recovered a Shonn Greene fumble. On the Jets' ensuing drive, Mark Sanchez fumbled after running into lineman Brandon Moore, and Steve Gregory ran back a 32-yard score. The play later became known as the "butt fumble".Perlman William November 22, 2012 The Butt Fumble USA Today Sports http://www.espn.com/newyork/photos/gallery/_/id/11727560/jets-10-most-embarrassing-moments October 28, 2014 The third touchdown came on the ensuing kickoff, Devin McCourty forced Joe McKnight to fumble, which Julian Edelman recovered and returned for a third touchdown (he later caught a 56-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady). With the huge loss, the Jets fell to 4–7, and were swept by Bill Belichick's Patriots for the sixth time. This was the last time the Jets would appear on Sunday Night Football until 2023. They would be flexed out of Sunday Night Football twice before 2023. Week 13: vs. Arizona Cardinals New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Thirteen: Arizona Cardinals at New York Jets – Game summary December 2 1:00 p.m. EST Cardinals 0 3 0 3 Jets 0 0 0 7 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 46 F C, cloudy Walt Anderson Fox Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter ARI – Jay Feely 48-yard field goal, 0:03. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 2:31. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter NYJ – Jeff Cumberland 1-yard pass from Greg McElroy (Nick Folk kick), 14:55. Jets 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 4:53. ARI – Jay Feely 35-yard field goal, 10:39. Jets 7–6. Drive: 6 plays, 21 yards, 2:03. Top passers ARI – Rian Lindley – 10/31, 72 yards, INT NYJ – Mark Sanchez – 10/21, 97 yards, 3 INT Top rushers ARI – Rashad Johnson – 1 rush, 40 yards NYJ – Shonn Greene – 24 rushes, 104 yards Top receivers ARI – Larry Fitzgerald – 1 reception, 23 yards NYJ – Stephen Hill – 5 receptions, 40 yards Mark Sanchez was benched in the fourth quarter and Greg McElroy threw the winning touchdown. The switch escalated brewing controversy over Sanchez's declining play. Week 14: at Jacksonville Jaguars New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fourteen: New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars – Game summary December 9 1:00 p.m. EST Jets 0 0 10 7 Jaguars 0 3 0 7 EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida 67,027 67 F C, rain Alberto Riveron CBS Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – JAC – Top rushers NYJ – JAC – Top receivers NYJ – JAC – Top tacklers NYJ – JAC – The Jets improved to 6–7 and stayed alive in the playoff race after twice intercepting Chad Henne, who'd replaced faltering sophomore Blaine Gabbert four weeks earlier. The Jets had 166 rushing yards and two scores, limiting Mark Sanchez to just nineteen throws for 111 yards. Week 15: at Tennessee Titans New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fifteen: New York Jets at Tennessee Titans – Game summary December 17 8:30 p.m. EST/7:30 p.m. CST Jets 3 0 7 0 Titans 0 7 7 0 LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee 54 F C, cloudy Walt Coleman ESPN Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – TEN – Top rushers NYJ – TEN – Top receivers NYJ – TEN – Top tacklers NYJ – TEN – Chris Johnson ran in a 94-yard touchdown while following a Jeff Cumberland touchdown catch for the Jets Jake Locker ran in a 13-yard score. Mark Sanchez threw four interceptions yet a short Titans punt gave the Jets the ball inside the Titans 25 in the final minute. The Jets blew the snap and the Titans fell on the ball, ending the game. With the loss, the Jets not only fell to 6–8, but got mathematically eliminated from postseason contention for the second straight season. Tim Tebow entered the game for the first time since Week 10 and made what turned out to be his final plays with the Jets, missing on his only pass while rushing three times for fifteen yards. Week 16: vs. San Diego Chargers New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Sixteen: San Diego Chargers at New York Jets – Game summary December 23 1:00 p.m. EST Chargers 7 3 14 3 Jets 14 0 0 3 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey 79,088 39 F C, sunny Pete Morelli CBS Marv Albert and Rich Gannon First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers SD – NYJ – Top rushers SD – NYJ – Top receivers SD – NYJ – Top tacklers SD – NYJ – Due to a decrease in popularity for the game, it was flexed out of Sunday Night Football on NBC and rescheduled to 1:00 PM on CBS. Following the loss to the Titans Rex Ryan announced that Greg McElroy would start for the Jets against the Chargers. Following a 63-yard Micheal Spurlock punt return touchdown McElroy led back to back scoring drives ending in 1-yard Shonn Greene touchdowns. The Chargers took over the game in the third quarter with two Philip Rivers touchdowns and a Nick Novak field goal while McElroy was intercepted once and strip-sacked once. With the loss, the Jets fell to 6–9, their first losing season since 2007. Week 17: at Buffalo Bills New York Jets1998thru2018;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seventeen: New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – Game summary December 30 1:00 p.m. EST Jets 3 6 0 0 Bills 7 7 0 14 Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York 54,533 28 F C, mostly sunny Terry McAulay CBS Marv Albert and Rich Gannon First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYJ – Mark Sanchez BUF – Ryan Fitzpatrick Top rushers NYJ – Shonn Greene BUF – C. J. Spiller Top receivers NYJ – Jeremy Kerley BUF – Stevie Johnson Top tacklers NYJ – Bart Scott BUF – Nick Barnett The Jets' plan to start Greg McElroy was changed due to a concussion he'd suffered. As a result, Mark Sanchez started and managed 205 passing yards but was intercepted by Bryan Scott in the first quarter for the Bills' first touchdown of the game. The Jets led 9–7 in the second quarter before the Bills scored three unanswered touchdowns, including one from ex-Jet Brad Smith. Tim Tebow suited up for the game but was never used. It was the first win for the Bills in the rivalry since 2009. Statistics Regular season statistical leaders Player(s) Value Passing yards Mark Sanchez 2883 Yards Passing touchdowns Mark Sanchez 13 TDs Rushing yards Shonn Greene 1063 Yards Rushing touchdowns Shonn Greene 8 TDs Receiving yards Jeremy Kerley 827 Yards Receiving touchdowns Stephen Hill Jeff Cumberland 3 TDs Points Nick Folk 93 Points Kickoff Return Yards Joe McKnight 1072 Yards Punt return Yards Jeremy Kerley 208 Yards TacklesDavid Harris 123 Tackles Sacks Quinton Coples 5.5 Sacks Interceptions Antonio Cromartie 3 INTs Statistical league rankings Total Offense (YPG): 308.9 (29th) Passing (YPG): 194 (32nd) Rushing (YPG): 115.2 (12th) Total Defense (YPG): 336.0 (10th) Passing (YPG): 198 (32nd) Rushing (YPG): 137.7 (29th) Stats correct through week 14. See also List of NFL teams affected by internal conflict Notes and references 30em External links http://www.newyorkjets.com 2012 New York Jets at Pro Football Reference New York Jets Category:New York Jets seasons New York Jets season Category:21st century in East Rutherford, New Jersey Category:Meadowlands Sports Complex