Jets Injury Update: New York Ends Preseason With Only Minor Scrapes

The New York Jets finished their preseason slate with a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, but only minor injuries to report.

Jets Vs. Eagles Final Score: New York Finally Scores Touchdown, Still Loses 28-10

The New York Jets wrapped up the 2012 preseason with a 28-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. After more than 200 minutes, the Jets were finally able to break across the goal line for their first touchdown of the preseason. Greg McElroy hit Terrance Ganaway in the second quarter for an early 7-0 Jets lead. McElroy looked steady early on, hitting five of six passes and moving well outside the pocket on the touchdown drive.

But that would be it for the Jets offense. Nick Folk bombed a 58-yard field goal just before the half but New York would fail to score again as the Eagles pulled away for the double-digit victory. Third-string quarterback Trent Edwards played a majority of the game for Andy Reid and he was 22-of-32 attempts for 197 yards in a relatively conservatively-called game. He did connect with Mardy Gilyard for a 31-yard touchdown in the second quarter and followed that up with a seven-yard touchdown pass to Brett Brackett at the start of the fourth.

It was definitely a came that was played cautiously with both coaches trying to avoid an injury in the final game of the preseason. Quinton Coples made some noise on the defensive side of the ball, notching 1.5 sacks and getting to the quarterback on two occasions.

The Jets now buckle down for the real thing. They'll trim the roster to 53 on Friday afternoon and will then host the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 9 for the opener.

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Jets Vs. Eagles Halftime Score Update: Philadelphia Leads 14-10

The Philadelphia Eagles lead the New York Jets 14-10 in the final preseason game for both teams. Starters are a rarity at Lincoln Financial Field as fringe players look to make one final good impression.

The Jets opened up the scoring when QB Greg McElroy connected with Terrance Ganaway on a 6-yard touchdown pass to cap a 14-play, 77-yard drive. McElroy finished the half 10/14 for 79 yards.

Joe McKnight has received the bulk of the carries for the Jets, as he has rushed nine times for 38 yards. Ganaway leads the receivers with three catches for 22 yards.

The Eagles tied the game with 3:20 to play in the first half as Bryce Brown scored on a 2-yard run to finish an 11-play, 84-yard drive.

Rookie QB Nick Foles got the start for the Eagles. He went 4-6 for 46 yards in two series before being replaced by Trent Edwards.

Philadelphia took the lead with 1:20 left in second quarter as Edwards hooked up with Mardy Gilyard on a 31-yard strike. The Jets answered with a 58-yard field from Nick Folk just before halftime to make it 14-10.

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Woody Johnson: 'You Can Never Have Too Much Tebow'

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has officially embraced backup quarterback Tim Tebow. Johnson, the National Finance Committee Co-Chair to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, was interviewed at the Republican National Convention on CNBC. When asked if the key to curing the Jets' offensive problems lie in using the popular backup more or less, he threw his support behind Tebow.

I think you can never have too much Tebow, but I think it's more than just that. It's getting all the players -- the offensive line and everything coordinated (so) you can establish a good running attack . . . and also have our receivers healthy and ready to participate and contribute to the effort. It's a lot of timing and teamwork that we need

Tebow, along with most of the Jets' starters, likely won't play in the Jets' preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eages on Thursday night.

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The Jets will try to score a touchdown for the first time this preseason on Thursday in Philadelphia - without their top two quarterbacks.

Jets Injury Updates: Eric Smith Is A Question Mark, Receivers Look Good

The New York Jets suffered some injuries against the Carolina Panthers last Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Fortunately, none of them appear to be serious, although head coach Rex Ryan did seem somewhat concerned about the availability of safety Eric Smith for the season opening against the Buffalo Bills.

"I think my biggest concern would be Eric Smith, I think right now. That's probably our biggest concern with his hip. I feel good about (Jeff) Cumberland, I feel good about David (Harris), Yeremiah Bell, Dustin (Keller) with a hamstring. Unless something happens there, that we don't know right now, we feel pretty confident that all those guys will be ready to play against Buffalo."

Ryan also spoke about his wide receivers and how their health is heading into September.

"I think all three will play in the opener. Schilens seems to be getting better every day. Obviously, it was good to see Tone (Holmes) out there and Jeremy. ... They may be limited a little bit, but by the time we kick it off against Buffalo, both guys will be healthy and Schilens as well."

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