According to the NY Daily News, DT Josh Evans is strongly considering retirement from the NFL, which is obviously the reason why Jets drafted DT Sione Pouha in the 3rd round. In other news, the Jets signed the following undrafted free agents: LB John Pickens, LB Mondoe Davis, LB Dennis Haley, OT Henry Tellis, FB…
April 26, 2005
DT Josh Evans will have back surgery Wednesday and will be placed on injured reserve. Evans hurt his lower back three weeks ago, and played sparingly against the Bengals before sitting out last Sunday. MLB Sam Cowart underwent an MRI exam, which revealed that he had a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his left…
September 21, 2004
According to the Star Ledger, DT Josh Evans will undergo an MRI next week for a severe pain in his back and the Jets fear he may need season-ending back surgery for a bulging disk that is pinching a nerve. Evans, a 9-year pro, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at San Diego but…
September 17, 2004
The injury that CB Ray Mickens suffered on Sunday appeared to be just a slight strain. Mickens is expected to miss about a week. Rookie RB Josh Evans tore his ACL and is done for the season. The Jets also signed CB Andrew Davison.
August 16, 2004
The New York Jets began the 2004 preseason this evening as they took on the Saints in New Orleans. The Gang Green lost, 13-23, but the Jets fans still have plenty of reasons to be optimistic. The Jets' starters looked impressive on both sides of the ball. QB Chad Pennington played just one series where…
August 14, 2004
The New York Jets played the role of a spoiler tonight as they stunned the 9-2 Tennessee Titans, a team that many pundits had already put in the Super Bowl. The Gang Green limited the Titans to just 84 yards on the ground, caused two turnovers, and came out with a 24-17 win. After struggling…
December 2, 2003
DT John Evans was reinstated by the NFL after missing the first nine weeks of the season while suspended for violating the league\'s substance-abuse policy. Evans will return to practice on Wednesday.
November 4, 2003
When it became clear that DT Josh Evans would be suspended indefinitely, the Jets found themselves lacking experience in the middle of their defensive line. Earlier today this void has been filled, as the Jets signed DT Chester McGlockton, an 11-year veteran who spent his entire career in the AFC West. Last season McGlockton started…
July 15, 2003
DT Josh Evans has been indefinitely suspended for violating the NFL Substance Abuse Policy. Last year Evans started in all 16 games, registering 58 tackles, 2.0 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries.
June 27, 2003
According to the New York Times, DT Josh Evans tested positive for marijuana and could now face an indefinite suspension from the NFL. Evans was suspended twice by the league for violating its substance-abuse policy during six seasons he spent with the Tennessee Titans. He missed the first four games in 1999 and was suspended…
June 1, 2003