History of The New York Jets

1996 Jets

February 28, Neil Leads Parade
QB Neil O’Donnell, after leading Pittsburgh to four straight playoff appearances that included a berth in Super Bowl XXX, signed with the Jets as an unrestricted free agent. O'Donnell was one of a long line of veteran FAs that included OTs Jumbo Elliott and David Williams, WR Jeff Graham and QB Frank Reich to join the Jets in the off-season.

April 20, Key Draft Pick
For the first time in club history, the Jets had the first overall pick of the NFL Draft and selected Southern Cal All-America WR Keyshawn Johnson.

October 6, O'Donnell's Woes
O’Donnell suffered a shoulder injury in Game 6 against Oakland. After sitting out six games, the QB was preparing to return for Game 13 vs. Houston when he tore a calf muscle during pregame warmups (Dec. 1), which would sideline him the rest of the season.

November 24, Murrell Gets A Thou
With 103 rushing yards in a loss at Buffalo, RB Adrian Murrell reached 1,000 yards for the season and ultimately became only the third RB in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards for a one-win team.

December 20, Kotite Steps Aside
Two days before the season finale against Miami, Rich Kotite stepped aside as head coach. The loss to the Dolphins dropped Kotite's two-season record to 4-28.

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1996 New York Jets

Regular Season Record: 1-15-0
09/01/96 @ Denver 6-31 Stats
09/08/96 Indianapolis 7-21 Stats
09/15/96 @ Miami 27-36 Stats
09/22/96 New York 6-13 Stats
09/29/96 @ Washington 16-31 Stats
10/06/96 Oakland 13-34 Stats
10/13/96 @ Jacksonville 17-21 Stats
10/20/96 Buffalo 22-25 Stats
10/27/96 @ Arizona 31-21 Stats
11/10/96 New England 27-31 Stats
11/17/96 @ Indianapolis 29-34 Stats
11/24/96 @ Buffalo 10-35 Stats
12/01/96 Houston 10-35 Stats
12/08/96 @ New England 10-34 Stats
12/14/96 Philadelphia 20-21 Stats
12/22/96 Miami 28-31 Stats
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1996 Awards

MARTIN Adrian Murrell
BYRD Wayne Chrebet
CLIFTON Kyle Clifton
Siupeli Malamala
LYONS Joe Paci
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