The New York Jets have waived DB Ahmad Carroll. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Carroll (5-10/190/Arkansas/Atlanta, GA), who was signed by the Jets as a free agent on July 22, 2008, played in 22 games for the Jets, recording 30 special teams tackles. Originally the 25^th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by Green Bay, Carroll has appeared in 57 career games for the Packers, Jaguars and Jets, registering three sacks and three interceptions.

The New York Jets have waived TE Martrez Milner. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Milner (TE/6-4/260/Georgia/Gainesville, GA) was originally claimed by the Jets off waivers from the Giants on May 27. He entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (133rd overall) by the Falcons in the 2007 NFL Draft. Milner played one season with the Falcons (2007) and recorded nine receptions for 50 yards in eight games, starting two. In 2008, he was inactive for Atlanta’s first two games before he was waived, Sept. 16. Milner signed with the Giants practice squad, Sept. 23, and was with the Giants until he was waived May 21, 2009.

The New York Jets have reached agreement with QB Mark Sanchez, the fifth overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Sanchez (6-2/227/Southern California/Mission Viejo, CA), in 27 games at the University of Southern California, completed 313-of-487 passes (64.3 percent) for 3,965 yards, 41 touchdowns (sixth in USC history) and 16 interceptions, going 14-2 as a starter.

In 2008, Sanchez started all 13 games and completed 241-of-366 passes (65.5 percent) for 3,207 yards (led Pac-10), 34 touchdowns (second-best in USC history) and 10 interceptions for a 164.64 passing efficiency rating (sixth in the nation), earning All Pac-10 first team honors. He was also a finalist for the Manning Award and a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award and Maxwell Award as well as an honorable mention All-American byPro Football Weekly and Sports Illustrated.

The New York Jets have signed free agent P Reggie Hodges and waived P Eric Wilbur. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Hodges (6-0, 235/Ball State/Champaign, IL) originally signed to the Jets active roster on Sept. 7, 2008, punting 12 games in 2008. He compiled a 42.8 average on 44 punts, with a 35.5 net average and 23 punts inside-the-20 yard-line. He was on released on April 27, 2009. In his career, he has punted in 20 games for the Rams, Eagles and Jets, with a career average of 40.2 on 85 punts with a net of 33.9. Hodges was originally drafted in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft (210th overall) by the St. Louis Rams. He appeared in five games for the Rams, before he was waived Oct. 10. He then signed with the Eagles on Nov. 2 and appeared in three games, before he was waived Nov. 22. Hodges participated in training camp for the Colts in 2006 and 2007 and for the Seahawks in 2008.

Wilbur (6-2, 200/Florida/Orlando, FL) signed with the Jets as a free agent, April 15, 2009. He originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans on May 4, 2007 and was released July 23. He also was signed and released by the Jacksonville Jaguars, Aug. 8, 2007. Wilbur became the first punter at the University of Florida to be named a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award. He concluded his collegiate career first in school history in punting yardage (9,900), attempts (231) and second in average (42.9), producing 39 punts of 50-or-more yards.

The New York Jets have waived P Reggie Hodges and RB Marcus Mason. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Hodges (6-0, 235/Ball State/Champaign, IL), originally signed to the Jets active roster on Sept. 7, 2008, has punted in 20 NFL games, 12 in 2008. He has a career 42.8 average on 44 punts, with a 35.5 net average and 23 punts inside-the-20 yard-line. Hodges was originally drafted in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft (210th overall) by the St. Louis Rams. He appeared in five games for the Rams, before he was waived Oct. 10. He then signed with the Eagles on Nov. 2 and appeared in three games, before he was waived Nov. 22. Hodges participated in training camp for the Colts in 2006 and 2007 and for the Seahawks in 2008.

Mason (RB, 5-9, 215, Youngstown State) was originally signed by the Redskins as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 2, 2007, and waived Aug. 31, 2008.  He was signed to Baltimore’s practice squad on Sept. 3, 2008, before the Jets signed him to their active roster on Oct. 29. Mason led the NFL in rushing during the 2008 preseason with 317 rushing yards. He was inactive for seven games during the 2008 season before being waived by the Jets and signed to the practice squad.

 The New York Jets have released RG Brandon Moore and RB Noah Herron and waived DE Sean Conover. The announcements were made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Moore (RG, 6-3, 295, Illinois) originally signed as an undrafted free agent defensive lineman in 2002 and was converted to an offensive lineman during training camp. He made his regular season debut for the Jets in late 2003 at left guard. The Gary, IN native started 73 consecutive regular season games at right guard since missing three games in the middle of the 2004 season due to injury. 

Herron (RB, 5-11, 225, Northwestern) was signed to a reserve/future contract in January. He was originally selected by the Steelers in the seventh round (244^th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He appeared in two games for the Steelers before being waived and signed to Pittsburgh’s practice squad. He was signed to Green Bay’s active roster on Nov. 30, 2005. He appeared in 21 games for the Packers and rushed for 271 yards on 82 attempts (3.3 avg.) and three touchdowns.

Conover (DE, 6-5, 275, Bucknell) signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets this month. He originally signed in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans as a rookie free agent on May 5, 2006, and was promoted to the active roster on Nov. 22, 2006. In two seasons with the Titans, he played in 11 games with two starts, totaling 25 tackles, one tackle for a loss and two quarterback pressures. He had stints on the Falcons and Ravens practice squads in 2008.    

The New York Jets have signed the following players to reserve/future contracts: DL Kareem Brown, RB Jehuu Caulcrick, DE Kenwin Cummings, OL Stanley Daniels, WR Marcus Henry, RB Noah Herron, RB Marcus Mason, DE Ropati Pitoitua, WR Paul Raymond, LB Brandon Renkart, DT Brian Schafering and WR Huey Whittaker. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Brown, Caulcrick, Cummings, Daniels, Henry, Renkart and Schafering were on the Jets practice squad at the conclusion of the regular season. Pitoitua finished the season on the Jets Injured Reserve/Practice Squad list.

Herron (RB, 5-11, 225, Northwestern) was selected by the Steelers in the seventh round (244th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He appeared in two games for the Steelers before being released and signed to Pittsburgh’s practice squad. He was then signed to Green Bay’s active roster off of the Steelers’ practice squad on Nov. 30, 2005. He appeared in 21 games for the Packers and rushed for 271 yards on 82 attempts (3.3 avg.) and three touchdowns.

Mason (RB, 5-9, 215, Youngstown State) was originally signed by the Redskins as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 2, 2007 and waived Aug. 31, 2008. He signed to Baltimore’s practice squad on September 3, 2008 before the Jets signed him to their active roster on Oct. 29, 2008. Mason led the NFL in rushing during the 2008 preseason (317). He was inactive for seven games this season before being released by the Jets and signed to their practice squad.

Raymond (WR, 5-10, 185, Brown University) originally signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2008, was waived on August 30 and then signed to the practice squad on Sept. 1 before being released again on Sept. 16, signed Sept. 24 and released Sept. 29. He also spent time this season on the practice squads of the Detroit Lions and New York Giants.

Whittaker (WR, 6-2, 220, South Florida) originally signed with the Steelers in 2004 as an undrafted free agent. He spent the 2004 season on Tampa Bay’s practice squad after being released from the Steelers. He went to training camp with Jaguars in 2005 before spending the summer with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe. He has spent parts of the last three seasons for Tampa and Utah in the Arena Football League, logging 126 receptions for 1,541 yards and 32 touchdowns for Utah in 2008.

he New York Jets signed free agent S J.R. Reed to the 53-man roster. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Reed (5-11/202/South Florida/Tampa, FL), a five-year veteran, was originally selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round, 129th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft. In 40 games (four starts) he has accumulated 50 tackles (30 solo), 39 special teams tackles and 81 kickoff returns for 1,808 yards (22.6 per return). After spending the 2004-05 season with the Eagles, Reed had stints with the Rams, Falcons, and Giants. He re-signed with the Eagles on Sept. 2, 2007 and played in five games, recording three special teams tackles before being released on Oct. 21.

‘The Incredible Bulk’ Comes Clean on “Inside the NFL”

Some things are better off never said. When former first round bust Tony Mandarich admitted on Showtime’s “Inside the NFL” that he used anabolic steroids, it was the equivalent of Tommy Lee saying that he smoked marijuana.

It just so happens that the ex-Packer and Colt is making the rounds promoting his autobiography, “My Dirty Little Secrets - Steroids, Alcohol and God.” Nothing like using that magic word when looking for attention.

“I used them,” said Mandarich on the weekly program. “This is the first time I ever said it. If I would have come out and said it, I think it would have affected a lot of other people that were doing the same things.” (more…)

The New York Jets have re-signed P Ben Graham and waived WR Marcus Henry. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Graham (6-5, 235/Deakin (Australia)/Geelong/Victoria Australia) originally signed with the Jets as a free agent in 2005, and was waived on Sept. 16. He has appeared in 49 career games for the Jets, averaging 43.7 yards on 222 punts for 9,704 yards, with 24 touchbacks and 67 inside the 20-yard line. He played Australian Football professionally for the Geelong Football Club for 12 seasons before joining the Jets.

Henry (6-4, 207/Kansas/Lawton, OK) was the Jets sixth-round draft pick (171st overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft. Inactive for the first two games, Henry finished his collegiate career with 104 receptions for 1,598 yards and 13 touchdowns in 46 games.

Injury update: Punter Reggie Hodges (left thigh) has been downgraded to out for the game at SD, 9/22.