Jets | Joe McKnight says No. 1 RB not decided

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight said none of the running backs won the starting running back job during offseason workouts and the competition will be decided during training camp. McKnight is expected to compete for RBs Chris Ivory, Mike Goodson and Bilal Powell for the starting job with Ivory considered the favorite at this point.

Jets | Joe McKnight shakes off injury

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New York Jets WR Joe McKnight (ankle, leg) tweaked an ankle or leg during the early portion of minicamp practice Wednesday, June 12, but he was able to return. However, he appeared to be limping slightly while returning kickoffs.

Mike Goodson - Jets could use more two-back sets

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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said the team could use more two-back sets. RBs Chris Ivory, Mike Goodson and Bilal Powell are in the mix.
Huddle Up: The Jets aren't going to throw anyway--effectively, at least--so why not have options in the backfield? Goodson still has some legal hurdles to clear before he joins Ivory, Powell, and Joe McKnight in the backfield mix, and Ivory's contract--and talent--suggest he's the lead dog, but there is still some fantasy value to the rest of the backs especially given Ivory's penchant for injury.

Jets | Chris Ivory has strong lead for featured work

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New York Jets RB Chris Ivory impressed in practice Wednesday, May 22, and is lining up to be the feature back. Mike Goodson's legal troubles are jeopardizing his future with the team. Joe McKnight doesn't appear long for the club. Bilal Powell is the only true competition for touches.

Mike Goodson - Mike Goodson meets with team officials

Source: The Huddle

New York Jets RB Mike Goodson was in attendance at the team's first OTA practice Monday, May 20, but only to meet with team officials following his arrest on drug and weapons charges last week. Goodson didn't participate or watch the team's workouts, and his future with the team is uncertain. If Goodson pleads guilty or is convicted of unlawful possession of a handgun, he'll be subject to the Graves Act, which is a New Jersey law that carries a minimum of three years in jail.
Huddle Up: Joe McKnight becomes the primary backup to Chris Ivory, while Goodson should be more concerned about staying out of jail than how many carries he'll get with the Jets.

Jets RB Mike Goodson arrested for marijuana, weapons possession

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Jets running back Mike Goodson was taken into custody early Friday morning, charged with drug and weapons possession, according to News 12 New Jersey. Goodson, who turns 26 next week, and a companion were quot;found intoxicated" by New Jersey state police in an SUV stopped along a highway in Denville. USA Today's Mike Garafolo later reported Goodson has been charged with marijuana possession, possession of drug, paraphernalia, handgun possession, loaded gun and possession of hollow-point bullets. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Yikes. The Jets chaotic offseason just took another unwanted turn, though at least this time we're not talking about a quarterback. Added this offseason after stints with the Raiders and Panthers, Goodson figured to be the backup

Jets RB Miek Goodson arrested for marijuana, weapons possession

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Jets running back Mike Goodson was taken into custody early Friday morning, charged with drug and weapons possession, according to News 12 New Jersey. Goodson, who turns 26 next week, and a companion were quot;found intoxicated" by New Jersey state police in an SUV stopped along a highway in Denville. USA Today's Mike Garafolo later reported Goodson has been charged with marijuana possession, possession of drug, paraphernalia, handgun possession, loaded gun and possession of hollow-point bullets. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Yikes. The Jets chaotic offseason just took another unwanted turn, though at least this time we're not talking about a quarterback. Added this offseason after stints with the Raiders and Panthers, Goodson figured to be the backup

Jets running back Goodson arrested

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Handgun and marijuana charges

Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun and possession of marijuana early Friday morning in New Jersey. Goodson, who was in the passenger seat, and Garant Evans were found in an SUV that was stopped in the left lane of Route 80 in Denville, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said Friday. Police were responding to a 911 call at 3:20 a.m. and discovered a "strong odor" of marijuana when they found Goodson, the spokesperson said. Both Goodson and Evans apeared intoxicated, the spokesperson said. (

Jets | Joe McKnight not giving up roster spot

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight said he is not going to give up his roster spot because the team brought in competition. "I don't care who they bring in, they're going (to have to) kill me to take my spot. You understand that now?" McKnight said in the locker room Thursday. "Just because they bring Goodson and Ivory in they already think I'm gone. They just bringing people in for competition, they ain't bringing nobody in to say, 'Joe is done.'"

Jets | Joe McKnight's spot could be in jeopardy

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight's roster spot could be in jeopardy if the team decides to sign free-agent WR Joshua Cribbs (Browns) because Cribbs could handle the kick return duties. The Jets also added RBs Chris Ivory and Mike Goodson this offseason.

Jets | Mike Goodson unsure about snap distribution for RBs

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New York Jets RB Mike Goodson said he is not sure how the reps will be divided between himself, RB Joe McKnight and RB Bilal Powell next season.

Mike Goodson - Mike Goodson agrees to terms with Jets

Source: The Huddle

The New York Jets have agreed to terms with free-agent RB Mike Goodson on a three-year deal worth $6.9 million, according to a source. Goodson is expected to have a significant role with the team. He could potentially be the team's starting running back in 2013. RBs Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight do not have experience as every-down backs, and the Jets feel Goodson was one of the top sleepers in free agency.
Huddle Up: Goodson has had solid short-term runs with the Panthers and Raiders, so it wouldn't be unfathomable for him to emerge as the Jets' starter. With starter--or at least lead-back--carries comes significant fantasy upside, especially in a run-oriented offense such as the Jets'.

Jets | Mike Goodson to compete for starting job

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New York Jets RB Mike Goodson is expected to have a significant role with the team. He could potentially be the team's starting running back in 2013. RBs Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight do not have experience as every-down backs, and the Jets feel Goodson was one of the top sleepers in free agency.

Jets | 16 probable for Week 17

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New York Jets DL Kenrick Ellis (knee), OL Matt Slauson (knee), TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), OL Nick Mangold (shoulder), LB Bart Scott (toe), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder), LB Garrett McIntyre (elbow), K Nick Folk (back), OL Brandon Moore (hip, foot), DL Sione Pouha (back), P Robert Malone (illness), LB Ricky Sapp (ankle), DB LaRon Landry (heel, hamstring), RB Joe McKnight (illness, ankle) and DL Muhammad Wilkerson (concussion, knee) all fully participated in practice and are probable for Week 17

Jets | Seven miss practice

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New York Jets CB Aaron Berry (hamstring), TE Dustin Keller (ankle), S LaRon Landry (hamstring, heel), QB Greg McElroy (abdomen, concussion), RB Joe McKnight (ankle, illness), WR Chaz Schilens (knee) and LB Bryan Thomas (chest) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 27.

Jets | 15 fully practice

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New York Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), K Nick Folk (back), S LaRon Landry (hamstring, heel), P Robert Malone (illness), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), LB Garrett McIntyre (elbow), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), G Brandon Moore (foot, hip), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), DT Sione Pouha (back), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder), LB Ricky Sapp (ankle), LB Bart Scott (toe) and G Matt Slauson (knee) all fully practiced Wednesday, Dec. 27.

Jets | Two RBs listed as probable

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New York Jets RBs Joe McKnight (ankle) and Bilal Powell (shoulder, toe) are each listed as probable for the Week 16 game against the San Diego Chargers.

Jets | 14 practice in full

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New York Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (ankle, wrist), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), PK Nick Folk (back), WR Mardy Gilyard (illness), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), LB Garrett McIntyre (hamstring), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), OG Brandon Moore (foot, hip), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder, toe), QB Mark Sanchez (back), LB Bart Scott (toe), OG Matt Slauson (knee) and QB Tim Tebow (ribs) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 20.

Jets | 11 practice in full

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New York Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (ankle, wrist), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), LB Garrett McIntyre (hamstring), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder, toe), QB Mark Sanchez (back), LB Bart Scott (toe), OG Matt Slauson (knee) and QB Tim Tebow (ribs) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Jets | 13 players listed as probable

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New York Jets QB Tim Tebow (ribs), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder, toe), TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), OG Matt Slauson (knee), OG Brandon Moore (hip), DE Damon Harrison (ankle), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), LB Bart Scott (toe), LB Ricky Sapp (ankle) and FS LaRon Landry (heel) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and are listed as probable for Week 15.

Jets | 13 practice in full

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New York Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), DT Damon Harrison (ankle), S LaRon Landry (heel), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), OG Brandon Moore (hip), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), QB Mark Sanchez (back), LB Ricky Sapp (ankle), LB Bart Scott (toe), OG Matt Slauson (knee) and QB Tim Tebow (ribs) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 13.

Jets | Joe McKnight dealing with migraines

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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said RB Joe McKnight (migraines) has dealt with three migraines that have affected his ability to play. McKnight only received one snap during the team's Week 14 game.

Jets | 17 probable

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New York Jets DL Kenrick Ellis (knee/back), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder), QB Mark Sanchez (back), OL Matt Slauson (knee), TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), WR Jeremy Kerley (heel, hamstring), LB Bart Scott (toe), DB Aaron Berry (quadriceps), LB Ricky Sapp (ankle), DL Mike DeVito (shin), RB Lex Hilliard (finger), WR Chaz Schilens (knee), S LaRon Landry (heel) and RB Joe McKnight (ankle, ribs) practiced Friday, Dec. 7, and OL Brandon Moore (hip) was limited. All are probable for Week 14.

Jets | Four limited in practice

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New York Jets DT Damon Harrison (ankle), RB Joe McKnight (ankle, ribs), G Brandon Moore (hip) and DT Sione Pouha (back) all were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.

Jets | Joe McKnight to be limited

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ribs) will be limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.

Jets | Two injured players practicing

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New York Jets QB Tim Tebow (ribs) and RB Joe McKnight (ribs) are participating in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.

Jets | Joe McKnight injury update

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X-rays on New York Jets RB Joe McKnight's (ribs) injured ribs came back negative, according to head coach Rex Ryan.

Jets | 13 probable for Week 13

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New York Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), WR Jeremy Kerley (heel, hamstring, illness), S LaRon Landry (heel), C Nick Mangold (thumb), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder), WR Chaz Schilens (concussion, hip), LB Bart Scott (toe), G Matt Slauson (knee) and CB Kyle Wilson (illness) all fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 30, and are probable for the team's Week 13 game. G Brandon Moore (hip) was limited in practice and is probable for Week 13.

Jets | 10 fully participate in practice

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New York Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), C Nick Mangold (thumb), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder), WR Chaz Schilens (concussion, hip), LB Bart Scott (toe), G Matt Slauson (knee) and CB Kyle Wilson (illness) all fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 29

Jets | 10 practice in full

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New York Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), S LaRon Landry (heel), C Nick Mangold (thumb), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), OG Brandon Moore (hip), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder), QB Mark Sanchez (back) and OG Matt Slauson (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Jets | Six players listed as questionable

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New York Jets QB Tim Tebow (ribs), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), DT Sione Pouha (back), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), LB Bart Scott (toe) and CB Aaron Berry (quadriceps) are listed as questionable for Week 12. Tebow fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, while the other players were limited.

Jets | More on three-back approach

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The New York Jets were able to incorporate RBs Shonn Greene, Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight into the game against the St. Louis Rams in Week 11. Green had 26 snaps, Powell had 28 and McKnight was in on seven snaps. Greene had 18 carries, Powell had 11 and McKnight had four. Powell also caught two passes and ran for two touchdowns. Head coach Rex Ryan plans to use all three backs more evenly moving forward.

New York Jets moving forward with RBBC

Source: Draft Sharks

Jets HC Rex Ryan confirmed that the team wants to go forward with a committee attack at RB with Shonn Greene, Bilal Powell, and Joe McKnight.  "I think it is the ideal scenario for us because we have three very capable backs," Ryan said. "Instead of just throwing one guy in there all the time to take all the hits and all the protections and the routes and all that.  You kind of divide that role up. I think for us it's good.  If you have the talent, when the guys are healthy and all that, fresh, I think that's the best way."  Against the Rams on Sunday, Greene finished with 18 touches, Powell with 13, and McKnight with 5.  Powell actually led the way with 28 snaps though.  Greene had 26 and McKnight had 7.  Based on that game,

Joe McKnight - Jets to use three-back committee

Source: The Huddle

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said the team plans to use a three-man committee at running back with Shonn Greene, Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight.
Huddle Up: It's understandable the Jets want to take touches away from the ordinary Greene and test-drive Powell and McKnight. However, the move comes at a most inopportune time for fantasy owners who have been eying the Jets' extremely favorable schedule for running backs and hoping Greene might provide a sneaky source of fantasy points down the stretch. Now that potential productivity will be split between the three backs, though if last week's game is any indication Greene and Powell will command larger shares of the pie than McKnight.

Jets | To use three-back committee

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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said the team plans to use a three-man committee at running back with Shonn Greene, Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight.

Jets | Joe McKnight has improved

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ankle) said Friday, Nov. 16, that his ability to move had greatly improved this week after being inactive in Week 10.

Jets | Five questionable

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ankle), DT Sione Pouha (back/ankle), RB Bilal Powell (concussion) and LB Bart Scott (toe) were limited in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and WR Jeremy Kerley (heel, hamstring) missed practice. All are questionable for Week 11.

Jets | Three players limited

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ankle), DT Sione Pouha (ankle, back) and LB Bart Scott (toe) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 15.

Jets | Three players limited

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ankle), DT Sione Pouha (ankle, back) and LB Bart Scott (toe) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Jets | Week 10 Inactives

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The New York Jets have declared LB Aaron Maybin, OG Caleb Schlauderaff, QB Greg McElroy, TE Hayden Smith, OG Hayworth Hicks, RB Joe McKnight, DL Kenrick Ellis inactive for Week 10.

Jets | Two out

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ankle) didn't practice all week, and DT Kenrick Ellis (knee) was limited Friday, Nov. 9. Both are out for Week 10.

Jets | Joe McKnight unlikely for Week 10

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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is not optimistic about RB Joe McKnight's (ankle) chances of playing in Week 10.

Joe McKnight - McKnight remains MIA for Jets

Source: The Huddle

New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ankle) and DT Kenrick Ellis (knee) and did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Huddle Up: McKnight missed the Jets' Week 8 game against the Dolphins and apparently still isn't quite right even with a bye last week. We'll see if he can do any more in practice as Sunday draws closer.

Jets | Three players not expected to practice

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ankle), LB Bart Scott (toe) and DT Kenrick Ellis (knee) are not expected to practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.

Jets | Joe McKnight not limping

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ankle) was walking without a limp Monday, Nov. 5, and he's expected to return in Week 10.

Shonn Greene - Greene was forced into full load

Source: The Huddle

New York Jets RB Shonn Greene played 65 of his team's 82 offensive snaps in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. He was forced to carry a full load after RB Joe McKnight (ankle) aggravated his ankle injury.
Huddle Up: Although he didn't score, Greene was able to crack 100 total yards in the game with 106. The Jets say McKnight should be able to return in Week 10 after the team's bye, but either way, count on Greene shouldering the bulk of the load.

Jets | Joe McKnight likely to return in Week 10

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ankle) aggravated his high ankle sprain in the Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins. The team expects McKnight to return after the bye for its Week 10 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Jets | Shonn Greene forced into full load

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New York Jets RB Shonn Greene played 65 of his team's 82 offensive snaps in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. He was forced to carry a full load after RB Joe McKnight (ankle) aggravated his ankle injury.

Bilal Powell - Bilal Powell could return after bye

Source: The Huddle

New York Jets RB Bilal Powell could return following the team's bye week.
Huddle Up: Powell is nursing a shoulder injury, while the Jets' other backup running back Joe McKnight hobbled off in Week 8 after aggravating an ankle injury. That's how Shonn Greene keeps getting carries, though a week off could allow both backups to get healthy and swipe carries from the largely ineffective Greene.

Jets | Joe McKnight aggravates injury

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New York Jets RB Joe McKnight (ankle) aggravated his ankle injury in the Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins, and his return is questionable.