Kevin O'Connell News

The following is a list of inactive players for tonight's NFL game. NEW YORK JETS VS.

It's a beautiful day at the Meadowlands -- Sanchez weather. Let's see if the rookie QB rebounds from last week's awful performance at New England.

Mark Sanchez will try to bounce back from his four interceptions last week. We'll get a first look at Rex Ryan's shakeup plan this afternoon when the struggling Jets host the Carolina Panthers in a game that could put the final dagger in the Jets' vanishing playoff hopes.

After every Mark Sanchez meltdown of epic proportions, coach Rex Ryan has made it clear that he is sticking with his embattled rookie.

Starting safety Jim Leonhard is active for the New York Jets despite breaking his right thumb in their last game.

New York Times writers Joe Lapointe and William C. Rhoden are at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., and will provide in-game analysis of the Jaguars-Jets game, with an assist from Connor Ennis at the newspaper's offices in Manhattan.

It looks like Justin Miller's days with the Jets are numbered. The former Pro Bowl special teamer is inactive today after a subpar performance in his first game back with the Jets two weeks ago against the Miami Dolphins.

Secondary coach Dennis Thurman and the defensive backs held a frank discussion this week on their goals for the remainder of the season.

The Patriots tried out a former Jet backfielder this week, according to National Football Post .

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Mark Sanchez balanced his duties last week as the scout team quarterback for his old high school and the starter for the New York Jets.

Safety Kerry Rhodes said he's "discouraged" by his lack of big plays, but he's satisfied with his overall performance.

As per Randy Lange on Twitter: RL: Jets inactives for OAK: QB Kevin O'Connell, WR Brad Smith, CB Lito Sheppard, S James Ihedigbo, G Matt Slauson, WR Jerricho Cotchery and LB Marques Murrell.

It's Fan Appreciation Day today, and although the weather apparently wasn't dialed up for such an occasion, there will be much to get the fans ready to contribute to a loud, proud Green & White victory against their AFC East rivals from northwestern New York State.

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Jets WR Braylon Edwards, who arrived in trade with the Browns on Wednesday, has been making a series of slow-motion circus-type catches while fielding TE Dustin Keller's throws and then flipping the ball to Mark Sanchez.

The Jets will have WR Jerricho Cotchery available for tonight's game against the Dolphins .

Instead of practicing inside their team bubble, coach Josh McDaniels had the Broncos work out in the rain, sleet and snow that pelted Dove Valley yesterday in Englewood, Colo.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. stopped by the New York Jets' practice facility and came up with a knockout of an idea for his next career move.

Wide receiver Braylon Edwards is practicing with the New York Jets a day after being acquired from the Cleveland Browns.

Special teams ace/cornerback Malcolm Jenkins is among the New Orleans Saints inactives for today's game at the Superdome against the New York Jets.