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mmarra82 · 09-24-2004, 08:24 AM

Hempstead, NY - The New York Jets have added a piece to the offensive line that they desperately needed, Travis Claridge. Claridge has spent the past four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and plays LG. He only allowed four sacks last season and on running plays had a blocking percentage of 24.3.

Claridge signed a deal for 3 years, $3.8 million. Claridge, who arrived yesterday to finalize the deal, is scheduled to be announced officially later today, along with punter, Hunter Smith.

Chad Pennington and Curtis Martin were at the complex yesterday to welcome Claridge after he and his agent finalized the deal with the Jets' front office. Martin added, "It is great to see that the organization has found someone with the claibre of Travis Claridge to add to our team. I look forward to working with him this season."

The Jets are now focusing their attention on landing play maker corner, Alex Molden of Detroit.

09-24-2004, 08:24 AM	#130
mmarra82 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oakdale, New York	Jets Land Run Blocker Hempstead, NY - The New York Jets have added a piece to the offensive line that they desperately needed, Travis Claridge. Claridge has spent the past four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and plays LG. He only allowed four sacks last season and on running plays had a blocking percentage of 24.3. Claridge signed a deal for 3 years, $3.8 million. Claridge, who arrived yesterday to finalize the deal, is scheduled to be announced officially later today, along with punter, Hunter Smith. Chad Pennington and Curtis Martin were at the complex yesterday to welcome Claridge after he and his agent finalized the deal with the Jets' front office. Martin added, "It is great to see that the organization has found someone with the claibre of Travis Claridge to add to our team. I look forward to working with him this season." The Jets are now focusing their attention on landing play maker corner, Alex Molden of Detroit.