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Santonio Holmes | Wide Receiver

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (29) / 3/3/1984
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 192
College: Ohio State
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Santonio Holmes recently shed light on the details of his 2012 Lisfranc foot fracture, and it was of the most severe variety.
Holmes said the fracture was "grade four" in nature -- the most serious kind -- and included a muscle tear in addition to a joint separation in his mid-foot. Holmes required a followup surgery to remove a plate and screws from the foot in March, but two screws will stay in permanently. Holmes still can't run or cut, and his status for Week 1 is very much in question. ESPN New York's Rich Cimini suspects the Jets may have to add another receiver. Jun 16 - 2:52 PM
Source: ESPN New York

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Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Santonio Holmes (foot surgery) still hasn't resumed running or cutting.

It's been more than eight months since Holmes sustained his Lisfranc injury. The fact that he's still limited to work on a stationary bike is even more concerning than the Jets' quarterback situation. When asked if he expects to be ready for Week 1, Holmes offered a "no comment." He hasn't been a fantasy asset since leaving Pittsburgh in 2009.
Source: ESPN New York
Jun 13 - 8:47 AM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Jets WR Santonio Holmes (Lisfranc) wouldn't commit to his Week 1 availability during a media session on Wednesday.

Holmes is gradually improving, but it's a bit disconcerting that he's just recently "learned to walk again." Holmes wouldn't even give a straight answer when asked if he's able to jog, only saying he's "restricted to working out." Holmes' status for Week 1 is very much up in the air.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Jun 12 - 7:09 PM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Jets coach Rex Ryan admits there's a "possibility" Santonio Holmes (Lisfranc) could begin training camp on the active/PUP list.

It's a bit surprising, as Holmes will be nearly 10 full months removed from going down when camp rolls around. Lisfranc injuries are serious business, but they don't usually require almost an entire year of recovery time. It's not news the Jets need to hear with Stephen Hill's (knee) status also murky. The Jets' thin and inexperienced receiver corps is going to give whoever's under center fits this season.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Jun 5 - 2:39 PM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

The Jets don't expect Santonio Holmes (foot) to participate in June's mandatory minicamp.

It's not a surprise, as Holmes is still considered iffy for the beginning of training camp after going down last September. Holmes' injury was serious, but he doesn't seem to be rehabbing with a sense of urgency, instead taking classes at Ohio State. This is a marriage both sides appear keen to end. They almost certainly will in 2014.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
May 22 - 3:34 PM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Santonio Holmes (foot) is not participating in voluntary workouts, as expected.

Holmes has been at Ohio State during the first set of Jets minicamps, taking classes and rehabbing his Lisfranc fracture. He admitted he couldn't play if there was a game this week, and may not even be a full go at training camp. Even if Holmes does get back to 100 percent, he should not be considered a starter in fantasy circles. He has recorded one 100-yard day in his last 20 games.
Source: New York Post
May 9 - 8:49 AM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

The NY Daily News and Yahoo! Sports agree with ESPN New York that Santonio Holmes won't be back with the Jets in 2014.

After restructuring his contract last month, Holmes is set to count $10.75 million against the cap in 2014. Beat writer Manish Mehta says the Jets won't keep him around at that price, while Jason Cole of Yahoo! says Gang Green likely won't keep him at any price. The 29-year-old is coming off Lisfranc surgery. The Jets could be eyeing his eventual successor in the draft.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Apr 21 - 8:58 AM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

ESPN New York believes Santonio Holmes (foot surgery) is likely entering his last season with the Jets.

Holmes was a candidate to be released this offseason but agreed to restructure his contract. With a $10.75 million cap hit in 2014, he won't be returning with the Jets next season. Holmes still isn't completely over Lisfranc surgery and is questionable for training camp.
Source: ESPN New York
Apr 20 - 7:51 PM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Santonio Holmes (foot surgery) is expected to be "brought along slowly" in training camp.

Holmes sustained the dreaded Lisfranc fracture in Week 4 of last season and has had two surgeries since. It's the kind of injury that has a tendency to linger -- especially for players that rely on sharp cuts and speed. Even before the injury, Holmes was a bench player in fantasy. He's averaging 3.5 catches for 46.3 yards with nine touchdowns over his last 20 games.
Source: ESPN New York
Apr 17 - 8:52 AM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Santonio Holmes (foot surgery) will not attend the start of Jets' voluntary workouts on Monday, opting instead to continue his rehab in Ohio.

It's only news because of Holmes' sordid recent history. The mercurial receiver should be present for all mandatory activities, and remains on track to be ready for Week 1.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Apr 15 - 9:58 AM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Jets coach Rex Ryan admitted it's "certainly a possibility" Santonio Holmes (foot surgery) is limited in training camp.

"The main thing is, I just hope he's ready for opening day," Ryan said. "That's going to be the goal." Reporter Rich Cimini believes Holmes could be placed on the "LaRon Landry Plan," taking limited reps all throughout camp. Missed time would be missed opportunities for Holmes to get comfortable in new coordinator Marty Mornhinweg's offense. Holmes has never played in a West Coast system before.
Source: ESPN New York
Mar 19 - 3:12 PM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Santonio Holmes has agreed to restructure his contract, ensuring he'll be back with the Jets in 2013.

Holmes has been an injured, largely ineffective flop since Mike Tannenbaum guaranteed him $24 million on a five-year, $45-plus million deal in 2011. But $7.5 million of his 2013 salary ($11 million) was guaranteed, and the Jets understandably didn't want to part with a player they'd be paying $7.5 million regardless of his 2013 whereabouts. Holmes, 29, is coming off two foot surgeries. We'll have full details of his restructure in a future Rotoworld blurb.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 12 - 2:29 PM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Profootballtalk's Mike Florio considers the Jets "likely" to release Santonio Holmes if he doesn't accept a pay cut.

Florio doesn't cite sources, but he's plugged-in enough to know this could definitely be the case. Holmes does hold leverage because $7.5 million of his $11 million salary is guaranteed. Florio insists Holmes' "best bet" would be to take the pay cut coming off a major foot injury. We'll know soon whether he will.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 11 - 10:51 AM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

ESPN New York reports the Jets are "insisting" Santonio Holmes reduce his $11 million base salary.

The sides are negotiating a reworked contract, but the Jets have typically little leverage since $7.5 million of Holmes' salary is guaranteed. The only thing working in New York's favor is that offset language prevents Holmes from earning more than $7.5 million in 2013 if he's released. In other words, he can't "double dip." Perhaps the sides can agree on a $2-$3 million cut.
Source: ESPN New York
Mar 8 - 11:57 AM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Offset language in Santonio Holmes' contract prevents him from earning more than $7.5 million in 2013 if he's released by the Jets.

In other words, Holmes couldn't "double dip" on the open market and draw big checks from two teams. It gives the Jets a modicum of leverage as they try to persuade Holmes to cut his $11 million base salary, but beat writer Rich Cimini believes he could still tell Gang Green to "jump in the lake." Cimini thinks there's an actual chance Holmes will be cut if that's how talks unfold.
Source: ESPN New York
Feb 25 - 10:25 AM

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