Jets Right Tackle Wayne Hunter Benched; Austin Howard To Replace Him As Starter
Jets head coach Rex Ryan has made the decision to bench offensive tackle Wayne Hunter. Starting in Hunter's place will be Austin Howard.
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Jets head coach Rex Ryan has made the decision to bench offensive tackle Wayne Hunter. Starting in Hunter's place will be Austin Howard.
The Jets' backup quarterback showed in his Thursday morning interview with WFAN's "Boomer & Carton" that he has the same ability to escape tough questions as he has to evade blitzing defensive linemen with his quick feet.
The most discussed, debated and covered franchise by far during training camp, the Jets have plenty of question marks heading into the 2012 season.
As the Jets' general manager, there's always plenty to think about — especially when the pressure's on to put together the team that finally returns the franchise to the Super Bowl.
First came the comment. Then, the backlash. And coming soon: the interview.
Embattled tackle Wayne Hunter was a no-go for the Jets family night practice Tuesday. "We had a conversation that was a personal thing and that's the way that it will remain," said Rex Ryan.
Cancel your breakfast plans; Thursday morning on WFAN will be must-listen radio. And the star attraction will be backup quarterback Tim Tebow, set to sit down with two of his harshest critics.
The Jets' offense is struggling mightily, and a lot of the blame is being dumped on Wayne Hunter's massive shoulders. The starting right tackle knows he needs to get better — and fast.
Rex Ryan isn't ready to commit to Wayne Hunter as the Jets' stating right tackle.
Although there's no saying the Jets are going to make a run at a Super Bowl anytime soon, they're still not going to be half as bad as Saturday night's showing. At least you'd better hope not, or it's going to be a long year.
So far, this year's Jets look a lot like last year's — and that's not a good thing. At all. Through two preseason games, the Jets (0-2) have failed to score a touchdown.
t's no secret that the New York Jets offense lacked consistency last year and it has carried over into the first two games of this preseason, most recently in last night's grotesque 26-3 loss to the New York Giants.
The Giants suffered injuries to Ahmad Bradshaw (hand), Mark Herzlich (hip), Adrian Tracy (hamstring) and Jayron Hosley (foot) in their 26-3 preseason victory over the Jets.
The thought of the early battles between the Giants and Jets brought about some of the hardest-hitting and nastiest battles of the football season.
Jayron Hosley returned an interception of Mark Sanchez 77 yards for a touchdown, and the New York Giants' defense stifled the Jets' starters in a 26-3 preseason victory.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara has cancer, the team announced in a statement Monday.
The Giants' No. 1 wide receiver was carted off the field in the 2nd quarter against the Chargers at MetLife Stadium.
Rory McIlroy helped Europe win the Ryder Cup and then called out the hostile New York crowd for "unacceptable and abusive behavior."
Yankees-Red Sox has always been appointment television, and this time around will be no different.
The New York Yankees finished one win shy of repeating as AL East champions despite beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Sunday behind a pair of Ben Rice home runs for a season-ending eight-game winning streak.
Team Europe is taking the Ryder Cup back across the Atlantic Ocean. The final score: Europe 15, United States 13.
Jaxson Dart threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score in his starting debut, leading the Giants to a 21-18 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Europe needs only to win three of the 12 singles matches Sunday to take that precious gold trophy back home across the Atlantic Ocean.
NYCFC (17-10-5) has 56 points, tied with Miami for third in the Eastern Conference.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The MTA estimates the change will save approximately 47,000 commuters about a minute on average during the morning rush.
Prosecutors said Monday they never gave up on seeking justice for the family of victim Philip Mastropolo.
The man shoved a woman onto the subway tracks in an unprovoked attack was sentenced Monday. Yanan Xu suffered a broken leg in the August 2023 attack.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara has cancer, the team announced in a statement Monday.
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
"The recent cuts by the federal government and New Jersey state government have been very significant," NJ PBS said in a statement.
Edan Alexander, the Tenafly, N.J. native who was taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel has been honored by his hometown.
Jaxson Dart threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score in his starting debut, leading the Giants to a 21-18 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
Traffic stretched for miles on I-80 after the truck crashed into a divider and overturned in Paterson.
Prosecutors said Monday they never gave up on seeking justice for the family of victim Philip Mastropolo.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
Rory McIlroy helped Europe win the Ryder Cup and then called out the hostile New York crowd for "unacceptable and abusive behavior."
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
The 2025 Ryder Cup is underway on New York's Long Island, where security is tight for President Donald Trump's arrival at Bethpage Black.
"The recent cuts by the federal government and New Jersey state government have been very significant," NJ PBS said in a statement.
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
With NYC Mayor Eric Adams ending his bid for a second term, voters have 36 days left to choose from three other top candidates.
The White House on Monday released a 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supported.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla and others on the Great Lawn in Central Park.
Jeremy Allen White, Jodie Foster, Willem Dafoe and directors Bradley Cooper and Kathryn Bigelow also debut their latest at the 2025 New York Film Festival.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they would return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara has cancer, the team announced in a statement Monday.
The Giants' No. 1 wide receiver was carted off the field in the 2nd quarter against the Chargers at MetLife Stadium.
Rory McIlroy helped Europe win the Ryder Cup and then called out the hostile New York crowd for "unacceptable and abusive behavior."
Yankees-Red Sox has always been appointment television, and this time around will be no different.
The New York Yankees finished one win shy of repeating as AL East champions despite beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Sunday behind a pair of Ben Rice home runs for a season-ending eight-game winning streak.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Inflation refund checks are in the mail and the governor is warning New Yorkers to watch out for scams targeting their money.
Deer mating season is upon us and it comes with a warning for drivers. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The department is looking into two videos taken last Thursday, the same day the FDNY welcomed 344 probationary firefighters at a graduation ceremony in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
NJ PBS is slated to go off the air in 2026 because of budget cuts. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
