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Jets Acquire Braylon Edwards, Strengthen Shot at AFC East Title October 7, 2009 -- The AFC East race between the Patriots and Jets just got a little more interesting.
Fresh off a 24-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints, looking to add some firepower to their offense, the New York Jets have acquired Braylon Edwards from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for wide receiver Chansi Stuckey, linebacker Jason Trusnik and undisclosed draft choices.
This marks the second major trade between the Jets and Eric Mangini-led Browns. On the first day of the draft in April, New York acquired the fifth overall pick from Cleveland to select Sanchez for its first-round pick, its second-rounder (No. 52), and defensive end Kenyon Coleman, safety Abram Elam and quarterback Brett Ratliff.
Edwards is a star receiver who has brought as much talent as he has trouble in the past. Edwards is two seasons removed from a career season in 2007, where he snagged 80 balls for 1,289 yards and 16 touchdowns.
But within the past two seasons, Edwards' play has taken a backseat to his off-the-field antics.
In March, he was partying with suspended Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth in Miami the night Stallworth later drove drunk and killed a pedestrian. Edwards was not with Stallworth at the time.
Last November, Edwards was fined $150 and given 30 hours of community service after he was found guilty of driving 120 mph. Edwards is currently under investigation by the NFL upon speculation that he may have violated the league's conduct policy following accusations he assaulted a man outside a nightclub on Monday.
Edwards allegedly punched promoter Edward Givens, a friend of NBA star LeBron James, following an argument in downtown Cleveland. The Cleveland Police Department is also looking into the incident.
All trouble aside, former Coach Eric Mangini said he wishes Edwards the best.
"This is a fresh start for Braylon," Mangini said. "It's a great opportunity for him and I expressed to him that I hope he takes advantage of it."
Edwards could provide the Jets with a receiver who can bail out rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez when he needs it, while also providing them with a 6'3, 215 pound endzone-target.
Currently tied for first-place with the Pats, the Jets just added a piece that may prove to be big down the stretch. |
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