History of The New York Jets

11/27 – In the 1980’s, no name was more synonymous with the word “sack” than Gastineau. The Jets defensive end was notorious for pummeling his way through offensive lines and leaving quarterbacks in a heap of misery. Although some hardships in his personal life have often taken the spotlight away from his football career, Marcus Dell Gastineau will go down in NFL history as a pioneer of the defensive end position. The Oklahoma native entered the NFL virtually under the radar.. More

Horrific Collision

November 29, 1992: DE Dennis Byrd was partially paralyzed in a freak collision with teammate Scott Mersereau in the third quarter of the Jets' 23-7 Game 12 loss vs. Kansas City...