Donald Strickland News

Mark Sanchez did not practice for the New York Jets on Monday while recovering from a sprained right knee, but coach Rex Ryan is optimistic about the rookie quarterback's chances of playing Sunday at Tampa Bay.

Transcript of Jets head coach Rex Ryan's news conference following Monday's midday practice: We had a strenuous practice out there today.

Bills cornerback Terrence McGee was active for Buffalo's game against the New York Jets on Thursday night.

When asked about Jets left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson , Schobel said, "He's playing as good as anybody at that position.

The New York Jets will be without cornerbacks Dwight Lowery and Donald Strickland, and backup guard Robert Turner when they face the Buffalo Bills in Toronto on Thursday night.

New York Jets safety Eric Smith blocks a punt by New England Patriots punter Chris Hanson in the second quarter.

Peyton Manning returned to full practice from an injury to his backside and is probable for Sunday's game at Houston.

Jets cornerback Donald Strickland made news this week when he told The Star-Ledger that Patriots tackle Mark LeVoir's violent block on a screen pass Sunday was "a real cheap shot." Today, the NFL officially disagreed with Strickland's assessment of the play.

Eric Smith thought he was just being clumsy when he reached into the back of his refrigerator and knocked over a few things.

New York Jets cornerbacks Dwight Lowery and Donald Strickland will not play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday because of injuries.

2. With the Jets playing out the string I am going to move towards a little extra general NFL writing, with the discussions of the NFC/AFC playoff races, weekly picks on important games, etc.

Jets reserve CB Donald Strickland claims his concussions Sunday against New England was the result of a "cheap shot" by Patriots RT Mark LeVoir on a screen pass.

Ryan's solution to Sanchez's rash of poor ball security is to take a more hands-on approach to the offense.

While there's no doubt that the Patriots' offense has been getting off to a hot start in recent games, a troubling trend has popped up: they aren't scoring in the third quarter.

The San Francisco 49ers are dropping their case against the New York Jets, which alleged Gang Green had tampered with rookie wide out Michael Crabtree.

Mark LeVoir, left, shown during a game earlier this season, hit Donald Strickland on a block on a bubble screen to slot WR Wes Welker in the second quarter.

Revis said he didn't have much help and Moss disagreed. How did Round 2 go? "That's one guy who actually won his battle," Rex Ryan said, referring to his Pro Bowl cornerback, after the Jets' 31-14 loss to the Patriots.

Put simply, this is what faces the Jets today in their rematch against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium: Win and they've catapulted themselves back into the conversation as a playoff contender.

The Jets offense seemingly did enough to win -- giving the team a 22-21 lead with 5:04 remaining.

When Tom Brady direct the offense against the Jets, one guy he won't have to worry about is injured nose tackle Kris Jenkins.