Lost in the Jets' signing frenzy of the last week was the departure of a veteran player with a positive attitude. Safety Erik Coleman, who was an unrestricted free agent, signed with the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday.

Coleman provided the Jets with some strong play for a fifth-round draft pick, starting the first 36 games of his career. And he opened that career with a bang when he made interceptio… More

Erik Coleman, as appeared inevitable after sitting out all three practices during the week, has been deactivated for the first time in his four-year career due to his concussion.

Besides announcing the deactivation, it was also announced that Eric Smith, as expected, will get the start alongside Kerry Rhodes in the deep middle against the Giants in today's game in the Meadowlands.

The stadium is… More

Concussions came up today at head coach Eric Mangini's recently concluded morning news conference when he said he wanted to clarify an injury situation.

"Erik Coleman's injury has been changed from head injury to concussion," Mangini said. "That will be reflected today on the injury report."

That triggered a number of questions from reporters. Asked whether his starting safety will miss any time… More

Mike Westhoff leaned against the wall in Weeb Ewbank Hall with his crutches loose under his arms and held court with a few reporters Friday. As always, the special teams coordinator had a refreshing take on things, such as Ellis Hobbs' NFL-record 108-yard kickoff return against his coverage unit last Sunday.

"It's funny," Westhoff said. "Some people asked me, 'Aside from the kickoff return, how d… More

The Jets got a little bit of relief for their second practice of their first day of training camp. The weather cooled off, with a South Shore breeze picking up and some storm clouds moving in. And head coach Eric Mangini had his players in shells rather than full pads.

Mangini sported a different look. Instead of his usual black practice shirt, which he had on in the morning, he wore a white top.… More