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Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:01 am EDT

Report: Jets' Ellis to be suspended for season opener

By Al Toby

Defensive end Shaun Ellis(notes) will be suspended for the New York Jets' season opener against the Houston Texans on Sept. 13 for his arrest last November for marijuana possession, according to a report in the Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger.

The Jets fined Ellis an indisclosed amount after the incident, in which Ellis was stopped by police for speeding near the team's practice facility and later cited for having less than 50 grams of marijuana.  

The veteran led New York with eight sacks last season. 

Source: Newark (N.J.) Star-LedgerNew Window

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  1. NYCeaze
    1. Posted by NYCeaze Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:18 am EDT

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    Shut up Lamont. I expect the Jets to make the playoffs this season, Rex will turn this team into a defensive powerhouse. I don't see them taking the whole thing, unless if Sanchez has a miracle season. GO JETS!
  2. PhilipT
    2. Posted by PhilipT Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:54 am EDT

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    If things click, they could make it to the AFC Championship game. With their defense and backfield they are contenders. Don't forget the lines. It takes the pressure off Sanchez. Clements should be laying the groundwork for an assistant coaching position, maybe in college ball.
  3. delk21@...
    3. Posted by delk21@... Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:59 am EDT

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    Who cares, everyone gets high. Smoke up! Cuz the J-E-T-S are gonna S-U-C-K! Sanchez is overrated.
  4. gigi
    4. Posted by gigi Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:11 am EDT

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    i think they'll be better then they would have been last year had they not had farve but its crazy to say AFC championship game, because there's teams like oh idk Pittsburgh, New England, and Tennese, the Kansas City cheifs are more likely to make it to the AFC championship game in my opionion
  5. Lou in Houston
    5. Posted by Lou in Houston Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:46 am EDT

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    UNdisclosed amount. WTF is happening to journalism anymore? FFS, hire an editor.
  6. Bill R
    6. Posted by Bill R Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:37 am EDT

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    hey lamont all teams have thier share of screw-ups by players but I can't name a more quiter club then the JETS---other teams got guys beating up girlfriends, steriods, thier house getting burnt down by X's, dog fights, cocaine arrests, smuggling arrests, guns in niteclubs in NYC, guns on the plane, prosituition busts, the list goes on----JETS playoff bound this season
  7. 17
    7. Posted by 17 Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:12 am EDT

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    less than 50 grams of marijuana? pshhhh.
  8. ROBERT C
    8. Posted by ROBERT C Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:31 am EDT

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    Your J E T S ......Jets, Jets, Jets.......can go to H E L L hell, hell, hell, cause they suck, suck, suck.....................
  9. Wilfork wont spoon
    9. Posted by Wilfork wont spoon Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:30 am EDT

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    too bad he wasnt in MA.....just a suggested fine
  10. Josh B
    10. Posted by Josh B Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:07 am EDT

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    jets wont win 8 games
  11. dan
    11. Posted by dan Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:36 pm EDT

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    Robert c = ass ass ass
  12. cubsworldserieswinner
    12. Posted by cubsworldserieswinner Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:55 pm EDT

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    Bill i like the Jets i wuldnt consider me a fan but i like them but Calvin Pace tested positive for steroids and will be suspened for it.
  13. ravineking
    13. Posted by ravineking Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:13 pm EDT

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    Lucky, only had 49 grams of sinsemia...
  14. Bryan
    14. Posted by Bryan Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:35 am EDT

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    Cant see why everyones down on the Jets, they are easily the second best team in the division, and despite having a rookie QB and horrible talent at WR, are probably the deepest team at every other position (in the division). This team is improved from last year, and the only thing that was really holding them back was Favre awful play. They will definitely be on the cusp to make the playoffs, from there they always have a chance look at Arizona.
  15. southrnjetfan#1
    15. Posted by southrnjetfan#1 Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:25 am EDT

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    for your info calven pace was not suspended for steroids it was a inhansment that you could buy at any vitamin store, it just had something in it that the nfl says no to
  16. nj_jay42077
    16. Posted by nj_jay42077 Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:50 pm EDT

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    In Jersey whether you get caught with .01 grams or 49 grams its the same "Under 50 grams charge." Ridiculous if you ask me, a lot worse going on out there. Like people shooting themselves in the leg with their OWN gun!!
    Everyone talks about Sanchez and Clemens, Clemens and Sanchez, but until the article I read yesterday, no one has mentioned the fact that we have the AFC rushing leader from last year (Jones) and the versatile slasher in Washington, but now the Jets have added Shonn Green to pound the ball inside. If Sanchez can just stay out of turnover trouble and complete a few passes for more than 20 yards, the running game will open up. And besides that, we have a defense I think comparable to the 2000 Ravens when they had Trent Dilfer at QB and beat (crushed) the Giants in the SB due to FIVE turnovers. Every year as a Jets fan I get my hopes up and every year I get let down. This year my hopes are not sky high, but I sure am excited to see the "new" Rex Jets. J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets!!!!
  17. The Franchise
    17. Posted by The Franchise Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:38 pm EDT

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    I was kinda hoping they'd dump Ellis...
  18. emmit t
    18. Posted by emmit t Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    that should be the same as a dirty test as far as im concerned 4 game suspension. and also should carry the same result of alot more testing and why not some time in jail aswell . quit giving players a free pass national felons league . oh thats right without nfl theyd all be in jail.
  19. emmit t
    19. Posted by emmit t Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:06 pm EDT

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    southern a dirty test is a dirty test and rewarded by suspenion in my books and theyd get the most is 1st timers a suspension and second be lifetime and no chance at reentering the nfl. they could go sell drugs on the corner who would give a shiot.
  20. Cale
    20. Posted by Cale Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:34 pm EDT

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    http://wassupsports.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/nfl-season-preview-23-new-york-jets/

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