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New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes said he was stunned, embarrassed and humbled by his demotion. Rex Ryan sounded almost apologetic as he explained his decision, saying he feels Rhodes’ pain. Yes, the Jets tried their best Wednesday to soften the blow for the fifth-year safety, but here is the cold truth: Rhodes’ benching, first reported by the Daily News, could be the precursor to his ouster. Rhodes signed a five-year, $33.5 million contract extension before the 2008 season, but the blockbuster contract doesn’t tie him to the Jets. Barring injury, none of the remaining money is guaranteed, meaning the Jets can trade or ... Read Full Story

New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes said he was stunned, embarrassed and humbled by his demotion. Rex Ryan sounded almost apologetic as he explained his decision, saying he feels Rhodes’ pain. Yes, the Jets tried their best Wednesday to soften the blow for the fifth-year safety, but here is the cold truth: Rhodes’ benching, first reported by the Daily News, could be the precursor to his ouster. Rhodes signed a five-year, $33.5 million contract extension before the 2008 season, but the blockbuster contract doesn’t tie him to the Jets. Barring injury, none of the remaining money is guaranteed, meaning the Jets can trade or ... Read Full Story

In his first interview since suffering a compound fracture of his right leg against the Oakland Raiders, Jets running back Leon Washington expressed cautious optimism that he’ll be back next season. The fourth-year pro also said he has no regrets in not accepting a contract proposal from the Jets this past offseason. “I’m reasonably optimistic I’ll be good to go by the start of the 2010 season,’’ Washington told the Florida Times-Union yesterday. “When the team gets back (for offseason workouts) in March, it’s my goal to be moving around pretty good.’’ Washington, 27, has been rehabbing at the team’s Florham Park facility the ... Read Full Story

Mark Sanchez #6 hands off the ball to Leon Washington #29 of the New York Jets against the Buffalo Bills during the game on October 18, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Getty Images) more pics » Leon Washington 's broken leg in Sunday's New York Jets game against the Oakland Raiders was something like you'd expect to see in a gruesome horror movie. He broke his right fibula on a 6-yard run in the first quarter, and it was so bad that teammates said they could see the bone sticking out through his skin, and blood gushed all over the ... Read Full Story

New York Jets running back Leon Washington is out for the season with a broken leg. Washington suffered the injury during Sunday’s game against the Raiders after sustaining a lower leg injury during the first quarter. Washington was injured on a running play that lost seven yards when a defender rolled up on his right leg. He had to be helped off the field by two trainers, and was then carted off the sidelines. Related posts: Jets RB Leon Washington Wants Six Million A Year??? Jets Offer RB Leon Washington Contract Jets RB Jones Reports To First OTA Despite Contract Dispute Jets Rookie QB ... Read Full Story