Eric Mangini's pre-practice press conference was a bit of a snoozer, but here are a few nuggets from the Jets universe:
The Jets are not interested in free agent cornerback DeAngelo Hall, according to two people familiar with the situation. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak on Hall or the Jets behalf. Hall was released by the Raiders earlier this week after signing a 7-year, $70 million deal in the offseason.
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Mangini helped plenty of praise on Wallace Wright, who has carved out a niche on special teams. The reserve wide receiver leads the AFC with 16 special teams tackles. He's had five tackles on punts and kickoffs inside the 25-yard line.
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David Harris (groin), Bubba Franks (hip) and Eric Smith (concussion) are out this week... K Mike Nugent (thigh) practiced, but Jay Feely is expected to handle the placekicking duties again.
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The Rams are down to their fourth- and fifth-string running backs thanks to injuries to starter Steven Jackson (thigh), Antonio Pittman (hamstring) and Travis Minor (concussion).
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Fifty members of the armed services attended practice today and will be honored as part of Military Appreciation Day on Sunday...The Jets will hold their annual food drive Sunday. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to all gates.
