Jets to induct Revis, Mangold, Ferguson into Ring of Honor

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets will induct former cornerback Darrelle Revis, middle Nick Mangold and left deal with D’Brickashaw Ferguson into the workforce’s Ring of Honor throughout separate halftime ceremonies this season.

The team announced Thursday that Mangold would be the first honored with a ceremony at MetLife Stadium throughout the Jets’ sport towards Cincinnati on Sept. 25. Ferguson’s induction will likely be Oct. 30 towards New England, and Revis’ will likely be Nov. 27 towards Chicago.

The three played most of their NFL careers together with the Jets and are among the many hottest gamers in franchise historical past. They’re additionally the primary gamers to be inducted into the workforce’s Ring of Honor since Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame middle Kevin Mawae in 2017.

Revis spent eight of his 11 NFL seasons with the Jets after being the No. 14 general pick of Pittsburgh in 2007. He’s thought-about one of many sport’s biggest shutdown cornerbacks — along with his “Revis Island” nickname a nod to how typically he utterly locked down opposing extensive receivers throughout his prime.

Revis performed for the Jets from 2007-2012 and once more from 2015-16 with one-year stints in Tampa Bay and New England in between. He ended his profession after a season with Kansas Metropolis in 2017. He made three straight AP All-Professional groups from 2009-11 with New York and was chosen to 5 Professional Bowls with the Jets. Revis’ 25 interceptions with New York rank third on the franchise’s profession listing.

Mangold and Ferguson got here to the Jets collectively in 2006 when each have been first-round picks — Ferguson going fourth general out of Virginia and Mangold twenty ninth out of Ohio State. Each additionally performed their total careers with the franchise.

Mangold was one of many NFL’s finest facilities throughout his profession, along with his seven Professional Bowl picks second to solely Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Winston Hill’s eight for essentially the most all-star video games in franchise historical past. Mangold was a two-time AP All-Professional choose and began all 164 video games he performed throughout his 11 NFL seasons.

“Actually an honor to affix the greats,” Mangold wrote on Twitter. “Thanks to the @nyjets, @woodyjohnson4, all my teammates over time, and to all of the passionate Jets followers that bleed inexperienced. Sept. twenty fifth goes to be a hell of a celebration at MetLife!”

Ferguson was a continuing on the Jets’ offensive line throughout his 10-year profession, by no means lacking a sport or apply. A 3-time Professional Bowl choice, Ferguson began 160 consecutive video games and performed 10,707 out of a potential 10,708 snaps — with the lone miss coming when the Jets lined up for a desperation lateral on the ultimate play of a 24-17 loss to Miami in 2008. Coincidentally, Revis lined up at Ferguson’s left deal with spot on the play.

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