Players and Woody Johnson to Join Ceremony on Wednesday, June 3rd

Who:    D’Brickashaw Ferguson, New York Jets offensive tackle 
        Kris Jenkins, New York Jets defensive tackle 
        Nick Mangold, New York Jets center 
        Woody Johnson, New York Jets Chairman and CEO 
        Members of the 2009 Flight Crew Cheerleaders 
        Bob Wischusen, Voice of the Jets 
        
What:   Ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new flagship Jets Shop Store in New York City.  Players will sign autographs, pose for pictures and help fans pick out the latest gear for the 2009 season.

Where:           437 Madison Avenue at 50th Street 
                 (Entrance on 50th Street between Madison and Park) 
When:            June 3, 2009 
                 Store opens at 10 am 
                 Ribbon-cutting ceremony begins at 6 pm

New York Jets Chairman & CEO Woody Johnson

I had a great conversation with Brett this morning. Considering that he came from a totally different environment and joined our team during training camp, his performance last season was extraordinary. As I spoke with people throughout the organization, they all told me how much they enjoyed working with him. Brett Favre is a Hall-of-Fame player, but he is also a Hall-of-Fame person. Brett, Deanna and his family will always be a part of the Jets family.

New York Jets Executive Vice President/General Manager Mike Tannenbaum

When we acquired Brett, we knew we would get everything he had. He took the time to mentor younger players and his competitiveness and enthusiasm at practice and during games was contagious. I spoke with him this morning and told him that he will be a friend of the Jets for years to come and it was an honor to work with him.

New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan

It was an honor to coach against Brett over the years. If he’s not the best quarterback ever, then he’s certainly in the conversation. I have great admiration for him as a player and a person. I wish him only the best in his life after football.

Jets Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson today announced that the team will return to Long Island on an annual basis during training camp.

“Long Island and Long Island fans are a part of our DNA,” said Johnson. “We want to ensure that the bond remains as strong as it is today. That’s why I am proud to announce our plans to return each year for at least one practice during training camp.”

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Jets training at Hofstra. The team’s headquarters will move to the state-of-the-art Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, NJ in early September.