For all of those who participate in a practice squad fantasy football league -- and you know as well as I do that one exists somewhere -- here's an update from the Jets, who can't seem to make up their mind at this position:
The New York Jets signed cornerback Manny Collins to the practice squad and released cornerback E.J. Underwood from the practice squad. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.
Collins (5-10, 190, Rutgers) was signed by the Jets as an undrafted rookie free agent on Aug. 2, waived on Sept. 1 and then signed to the Jets practice squad on Sept. 3 before being released on Oct. 10. He recorded 68 tackles, two interceptions and four fumble recoveries during four seasons at Rutgers University.
Underwood (6-1, 185, Pikeville) was signed to the practice squad on Oct. 10. He originally signed with the New York Giants as a rookie free agent on May 13, 2006. He spent the 2006 season on the injured reserve and was signed to the Giants practice squad on Sept. 2, 2007 before being released on Oct. 8. The Hamilton, OH native played three years at Ohio State before transferring to Pikeville College (NAIA). In 29 games (eight starts) at Ohio State, he recorded 54 tackles with 20 solos and one pass defensed and was a member of the 2002 National Championship team. In one season at Pikeville, he played in 10 games, tallying 49 tackles (35 solos) with one interception, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one blocked kick. Underwood also caught four passes for 77 yards and returned punts and kickoffs, including one 77-yard punt return for a touchdown.