New York Jets

New York Jets

The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . In a unique arrangement for the league, the Jets share MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey with the New York Giants. The franchise is legally and corporately registered as New York Jets, LLC. The team was founded in 1959 as the Titans of New York, an original member of the American Football League; later, the franchise joined the...
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quick facts
Sport:American football
League:National Football League
Conference:American Football Conference
Division:AFC East
Founded:1960
Home field:MetLife Stadium
City:East Rutherford
Colors:White, Green

Championships involving the New York Jets

Super Bowl III
Super Bowl III
Date:January 12, 1969
Opponent:Baltimore Colts
Result:16-7

Award-winning players of the New York Jets

Santonio Holmes
Santonio Holmes
Super Bowl MVP for the 2008 NFL Season
Joe Namath
Joe Namath
Super Bowl MVP for the 1968 NFL Season
Boomer Esiason
Boomer Esiason
NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 1988 NFL Season
Keyshawn Johnson
Keyshawn Johnson
NFL Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player Award for the 1998 NFL Season
Mark Brunell
Mark Brunell
NFL Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player Award for the 1996 NFL Season
Mark Gastineau
Mark Gastineau
NFL Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player Award for the 1984 NFL Season

Current roster of the New York Jets

NumberAgeNamePosition
2 27 Nick Folk Placekicker
4 26 T. J. Conley Punter
6 25 Mark Sanchez Quarterback
9 23 Matt Simms Quarterback
10 28 Santonio Holmes Wide receiver
11 23 Jeremy Kerley Wide receiver
14 23 Greg McElroy Quarterback
15 24 Tim Tebow Quarterback
16 24 Scotty McKnight Wide receiver
19 24 Eron Riley Wide receiver
20 24 Kyle Wilson Cornerback
22 28 Fui Vakapuna Fullback
23 26 Shonn Greene Running back
24 26 Darrelle Revis Cornerback
25 24 Joe McKnight Running back
26 24 Ellis Lankster Cornerback
29 23 Bilal Powell Running back
30 27 LaRon Landry Safety
31 28 Antonio Cromartie Cornerback
32 23 Julian Posey Cornerback
32 23 Josh Bush Defensive back
33 29 Eric Smith Safety
35 29 Isaiah Trufant Cornerback
37 23 Tracy Wilson Safety
38 24 John Conner Fullback
42 23 Terrance Ganaway Running back
45 25 Josh Baker Tight end
46 27 Tanner Purdum Long snapper
50 27 Garrett McIntyre Linebacker
51 24 Aaron Maybin Linebacker
52 28 David Harris Linebacker
53 24 Josh Mauga Linebacker
54 22 Nick Bellore Linebacker
57 31 Bart Scott Linebacker
58 32 Bryan Thomas Outside Linebacker
60 28 D'Brickashaw Ferguson Offensive tackle
62 24 Vladimir Ducasse Offensive Lineman
65 31 Brandon Moore Guard
66 26 Matt Kroul Offensive Lineman
68 26 Matt Slauson Guard
70 27 Mike DeVito Defensive end
72 24 Caleb Schlauderaff Guard
74 28 Nick Mangold Center
76 25 Dennis Landolt Offensive tackle
77 25 Austin Howard Offensive tackle
78 30 Wayne Hunter Offensive tackle
81 27 Dustin Keller Tight end
82 27 Hayden Smith Tight end
83 23 Dedrick Epps Tight end
85 26 Chaz Schilens Wide receiver
86 24 Jeff Cumberland Tight end
88 24 Patrick Turner Wide receiver
89 25 Dexter Jackson Wide receiver
91 33 Sione Pouha Defensive tackle
92 25 Ricky Sapp Linebacker
93 24 Kenrick Ellis Defensive tackle
94 27 Marcus Dixon Defensive tackle
95 24 Martin Tevaseu Defensive tackle
96 22 Muhammad Wilkerson Defensive end
97 31 Calvin Pace Linebacker
98 28 Jay Richardson Defensive end
98 21 Quinton Coples Defensive end
32 Josh Brown Placekicker
23 Royce Pollard Wide receiver
34 Yeremiah Bell Safety
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Head coach of the New York Jets

Rex Ryan
Rex Ryan

Rex Ryan is an American football head coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League . After serving as an assistant coach for twenty-two years, Ryan attained his first head coaching job in the NFL with the Jets in 2009. He is the son of former Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals head coach Buddy Ryan and is the twin brother of Rob Ryan, defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys. Upon accepting the position with the Jets,...
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Home field of the New York Jets

MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium
Location:Route 120
Seating capacity:82,566

MetLife Stadium is a stadium in the New York Metropolitan Area, part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets of the National Football League and is adjacent to the site of the former Giants Stadium, which was home to...
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Recent top draft picks for the New York Jets

Mark Sanchez
Mark Sanchez
Draft:2009 NFL Draft
Overall rank:5

Mark Travis John Sanchez is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League . He was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the fifth overall selection by the Jets and the second quarterback taken overall. He played college football at the...
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Vernon Gholston
Vernon Gholston
Draft:2008 NFL Draft
Overall rank:6

Vernon Gholston is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted sixth overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Chicago Bears. As a senior at Cass Technical High School,...
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Dustin Keller
Dustin Keller
Draft:2008 NFL Draft
Overall rank:30

Dustin Kendall Keller is an American football tight end for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets 30th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue. He played high school football at Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Indiana. While...
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Darrelle Revis
Darrelle Revis
Draft:2007 NFL Draft
Overall rank:14

Darrelle Shavar Revis is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League . Revis was drafted in the first round by the Jets in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. His spot on the field is nicknamed "Revis Island", a...
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Owners of the New York Jets

Robert Wood Johnson IV
Robert Wood Johnson IV

Robert Wood "Woody" Johnson IV is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is a great-grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I , and the owner of the New York Jets of the National Football League. Johnson was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His father was Robert Wood Johnson III, president of...
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Hometown of the New York Jets

East Rutherford
East Rutherford
Population:2,640

East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,913. It is an inner-ring suburb of New York City, located 7 miles west of Midtown Manhattan. By an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 17, 1889, a portion of the old...
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Teams in the same conference as the New York Jets

Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland and a member of the AFC North Division in the National...
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. They are members of the South Division of the...
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Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the...
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Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who is the owner of the New York Jets sports franchise?
  • A:
    The person who owns this football team is Robert Wood Johnson IV.
  • Q:
    What are the primary colors for the New York Jets?
  • A:
    The American football team uses the colors white and green.
  • Q:
    Who was selected in the draft by the New York Jets football team?
  • A:
    The list of players picked in the draft are below:
    - Mark Sanchez was the number 5 pick overall in the 2009 NFL Draft
    - Vernon Gholston was the number 6 pick overall in the 2008 NFL Draft
    - Dustin Keller was the number 30 pick overall in the 2008 NFL Draft
    - Darrelle Revis was the number 14 pick overall in the 2007 NFL Draft
    - D'Brickashaw Ferguson was the number 4 pick overall in the 2006 NFL Draft
    - Nick Mangold was the number 29 pick overall in the 2006 NFL Draft
    - Jonathan Vilma was the number 12 pick overall in the 2004 NFL Draft
    - Dewayne Robertson was the number 4 pick overall in the 2003 NFL Draft
  • Q:
    In addition to the New York Jets, which NFL teams are in the American Football Conference?
  • A:
    The Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos are also in this conference.
  • Q:
    Where are the New York Jets based and on which football field are their home games played?
  • A:
    The football team plays home games at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford.
  • Q:
    What are the names of past coaches for the New York Jets football team?
  • A:
    Eric Mangini is the present head coach. Some of the team's past coaches include Sammy Baugh and Bulldog Turner.
  • Q:
    For which NFL division do the New York Jets play?
  • A:
    The football team is included in the AFC East division.
  • Q:
    What seasons did the New York Jets win the Bowl III?
  • A:
    The team won the Super Bowl III.
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Awards & Accolades

  • Super Bowl Winners
    1969

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