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Calvin Pace | Linebacker

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (32) / 10/28/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 265
College: Wake Forest
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Jets re-signed OLB Calvin Pace to a one-year deal.
Pace was released by the Jets in a February salary cap purge. He'll get penciled back into the starting lineup opposite Antwan Barnes, but the Jets should still be pursuing pass-rushing help. Pace, 32 and declining sharply, has recorded a total of 13 sacks over the last three seasons. Apr 16 - 9:27 AM
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

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Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini "wouldn't be shocked" if the Jets re-signed free agent OLB Calvin Pace.

Pace, 32, was released in February, and he has drawn zero known interest. There's said to be some "pro-Pace sentiment" within the Jets' organization. The ten-year veteran started all 16 games in 2012, recording 55 tackles and three sacks.
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Source: ESPN New York
Apr 14 - 9:32 AM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

Jets released OLB Calvin Pace.

The Jets also released veteran S Eric Smith and OT Jason Smith, while TE Josh Baker was waived. The expected series of moves clears roughly $24 million in space for a team that was estimated to be $23 million over the cap. The only surprise is that Bart Scott isn't joining his former teammates on the street. Perhaps he's amenable to returning at a bargain-basement price, but he'll likely be cut loose soon enough. The Jets still aren't in a good cap situation, but now have room to breathe. Even if Scott ends up sticking around, Pace and company won't be the last veteran Jets to be handed their walking papers. Going on 33, Pace started 32 of a possible 32 games the past two seasons, but is far from the disruptive force he was upon first arriving in New York in 2008. He'll likely be limited to incentive-laden, one-year offers on the open market.
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Feb 19 - 1:27 PM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

The Jets are expected to release OLB Calvin Pace, ILB Bart Scott, OT Jason Smith, and S Eric Smith as soon as the waiver period opens in February.

Pace has been one of the least productive pass rushers in the league over the past three seasons. The moves will save $8.56 million on Pace, $7.15 million on Scott, $12 million on Jason Smith, and $3 million on Eric Smith while accounting for just $4.5 million in dead money. The Jets will have still little cap space with just 10 starters under contract.
Related: Bart Scott, Eric Smith, Jason Smith
Source: ESPN New York
Jan 6 - 3:06 PM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

Coach Rex Ryan assessed OLB Calvin Pace (foot) as "only 20 percent healthy" by the end of last season.

Pace had surgery to repair a broken right foot in late August, and never regained his explosion. Pro Football Focus rated Pace in the bottom five outside linebackers in pass-rushing effectiveness. There's plenty of room for improvement now that Pace is healthy.
Source: ESPN New York
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 03:26:00 PM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

Calvin Pace ranked among the bottom five outside linebackers in a pass-rushing effectiveness study recently published by ProFootballFocus.com.

The study basically factors in sacks, hits, and pressures divided by pass-rushing opportunities. Pace's failure to generate consistent pressure leaves outside linebacker as a top need going into the draft. The Chiefs' Tamba Hali ranked as the top outside linebacker, the Pats' Mike Wright as the top interior lineman, and the Eagles' Brandon Graham as the top rookie in PFF's study.
Related: Mike Wright, Tamba Hali, Brandon Graham
Source: Pro Football Focus
Wed, Mar 16, 2011 05:39:00 PM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

Jets OLB Calvin Pace said his surgically repaired foot might not be 100 percent until the offseason, but he feels well enough to start.

"I don't know if he's 100 percent, but I think he'll be just fine come Sunday," coach Rex Ryan said of Pace. Ryan admitted the linebacker was "really" sore after his return in Week 5, but he was able to play in Week 6. The lingering soreness could certainly affect Pace's production this season.
Source: New York Post
Tue, Oct 26, 2010 12:20:00 PM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

Jets coach Rex Ryan said that LB Calvin Pace's surgically repaired foot was "really sore" Wednesday.

Pace made his 2010 debut Monday night and had 1.5 sacks. His status for Week 6 is up in the air. "Right now, it would be tough for [Pace] to play," Ryan said. "I think he's going to get better and better as the week goes on."
Source: New York Post
Thu, Oct 14, 2010 11:44:00 AM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

When asked how LB Calvin Pace's return would impact the unit, Jets' defensive coordinator Mike Pettine remarked, "It'll be a rotation."

Pace is expected to make his season debut Monday against the Vikings. He'll rotate with Jason Taylor, who has done a great job filling in with Pace sidelined. The Jets sport one of the league's top defenses without Pace, and the pass-rushing linebacker's return marks an upgrade for everyone on the unit.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Sat, Oct 9, 2010 09:29:00 AM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted that Jets LB Calvin Pace (foot) did not travel with the team to Buffalo, and has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Bills.

Jason Taylor, normally a passing down specialist at this stage of his career, has done an admirable job filling as a full-time ROLB, and shouldn't be a major downgrade against the Bills.
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Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Sat, Oct 2, 2010 05:12:00 PM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

Jets coach Rex Ryan is no longer optimistic that OLB Calvin Pace (foot) will return to face the Bills this week.

Ryan will likely play it safe and let Pace recover from his fractured foot for one more week.
Source: Bart Hubbuch on Twitter
Thu, Sep 30, 2010 03:16:00 PM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

Jets OLB Calvin Pace (foot) could return to practice Wednesday and possibly play in Week 4.

Coach Rex Ryan seems optimistic about Pace's return this weekend, though if he has any pause at all, he'll likely play it safe and sit him against the Bills. Pace is coming back from a fractured foot.
Source: New York Post
Tue, Sep 28, 2010 12:19:00 PM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

Jets OLB Calvin Pace (foot) didn't resume running outside until Monday.

Pace won't play against the Dolphins, but is targeting a Week 4 return. "Calvin's doing great," coach Rex Ryan said. "He's way ahead of where most people are at this time." Added Pace, "Ultimately I would love to play but I don't want to be that guy to force a comeback and get injured worse."
Source: ESPN New York
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 08:38:00 PM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

Jets OLB Calvin Pace (foot) admitted Monday that he's not likely to play in Week 3 against the Dolphins.

"Don't bet the farm on it," Pace told Manish Mehta of the NY Daily News. Jason Taylor avoided a serious injury with his left elbow Sunday, and has filled the full time role well with a sack, 10 tackles, and a forced fumble through two games. The Jets aren't going to rush back Pace if they can help it.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Mon, Sep 20, 2010 03:46:00 PM
Calvin Pace - LB - Jets

The Jets are "holding out hope" that OLB Calvin Pace (fractured foot) will be available in Week 3.

Pace won't play in Week 2, and Week 3 would be an impressive recovery. His initial timeline was 4-6 weeks. This is his third week out. Bryan Thomas and Jason Taylor stepped up in the Jets' opener, playing impressive run defense.
Source: ESPN New York
Wed, Sep 15, 2010 12:50:00 PM

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