thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The three coordinators took their turns at the podium Thursday. On whether Justin Miller can play defense, covering Wes Welker, the no-huddle, how to get Sanchez started quicker in-game, Ahmad Carroll’s “average” play and much more. New York Jets Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine, 11.19 On Justin Miller improving… I’m sure he was working out when he wasn’t on [...]...
thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
It wasn’t Ahmad Carroll’s on the field production that got him canned by the Jets according to Lisa Zimmerman. Basically, Carroll mouthed off a lot including to the coaching staff, had a negative attitude and would sometimes not turn in required weekly tests. With the steady improvement of CB Marquice Cole, the team felt that Carroll had [...]
New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Jets waived cornerback Ahmad Carroll, one of their special teams standouts, and signed linebacker Kenwin Cummings from the practice squad Monday.
Jetnation.com (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Courtesy NY Jets PR Department The New York Jets have signed linebacker Kenwin Cummings to the active roster from the practice squad. He will take the roster spot that was vacated when Ahmad Carroll was waived earlier in the day. The announcement was made by general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Cummings (6′3″, 250) was signed to the practice [...]
thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
The New York Jets have waived DB Ahmad Carroll, who was signed by the Jets as a free agent on July 22, 2008. Carroll played in 22 games for the Jets, recording 30 special teams tackles. Carroll had been a first round pick for the Packers as corner. Carroll was well respected as a core [...]
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
The New York Jets have waived cornerback Ahmad Carroll, one of their special teams standouts.
The Jet Stream (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
In a surprising move, the Jets announced this morning they have released veteran CB Ahmad Carroll, one of their top special teams players. Carroll was inactive for the second straight week. Over the first seven games, he had four special-teams tackles. He didn't play any defense, but he was generally regarded a solid player on specials. Is this Rex Ryan's way of sending a message to his underachieving...
New York Jets (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
The New York Jets have waived defensive back Ahmad Carroll. The announcement was made by general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Carroll (5'10", 190) originally signed with the Jets as a free agent on July 22, 2008. He played in 22 games for the Green & White and recorded 30 special teams tackles. Originally the 25th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by Green B...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
The following players have been named inactive by the Jets for Week 10 vs. Jacksonville: QB Kevin O'Connell , DB Ahmad Carroll , DB Justin Miller , LB Vernon Gholston , LB Ryan Fowler , WR Danny Woodhead and QB Erik Ainge .
The Jet Stream (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009
Special teams coach Mike Westhoff didn't seem too happy that some of his core players were inactive for the Jets' last game, the Ted Ginn loss to the Dolphins. Today, he gets some of them back. LB Marques Murrell and CB Marquice Cole are both active today against the Jaguars. So is WR Brad Smith, but he didn't play last time because of an injury situation. Interestingly, CB Ahmad Carroll, another...
The Jet Stream (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff said today that he may replace KR Justin Miller for Sunday's game. Now that wouldn't exactly be getting to the root of the problem, would it? The problem is kickoff coverage. Remember that Ted Ginn Jr., fellow? Westhoff defended his kickoff coverage unit, saying it was among the best in the league before they got hit with "two atomic bombs." Reluctantly,...
The Jet Stream (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
The Jets conducted their third post-bye practice today -- the first open to the media -- and guess who wasn't practicing? OLB Vernon Gholston was out for an undisclosed reason, presumably an injury. During the 40-minute window open to the media, Gholston spent his time on the stationary bike. Interesting timing. The Jets are going to be facing some tough roster decisions this week, figuring out which...
thejetsblog.com (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Leberfeld made a point about how the special teams unit was decimated with inactive guys during Sunday’s game, and that has to be factored into the coverage issues. What he lost was three of his top cover guys – Ahmad Carroll, Marquice Cole and Marques Murrell. These three de-activations are the # 1 reason I think [...]
The Jet Stream (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
Well, that didn't take long. Jets S Kerry Rhodes and Dolphins OLB Jason Taylor got into a heated exchange during the pre-game warmups and had to be separated. Yes, this will be an intense game today at the Meadowlands. Inactives for the Jets include WR Brad Smith, CB Lito Sheppard (quad) and CB Ahmad Carroll.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
The Jets have declared their inactives for Week 8 vs. Miami: QB Kevin O'Connell , WR Brad Smith , QB Erik Ainge , DB Lito Sheppard , DB Ahmad Carroll , DB Marquice Cole and DL Marques Murrell .
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