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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 (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. May 9 - 8:49 AM
Source: New York Post

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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
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

The Jets are hoping to get Santonio Holmes to restructure his contract.

Unfortunately for the Jets' brutal cap situation, Holmes holds all the cards because $7.5 million of his $11 million base salary is fully guaranteed. The Jets definitely can't cut him, and he doesn't have to budge. Holmes is currently recovering from two surgeries to fix a Lisfranc fracture in his left foot.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Feb 24 - 7:29 PM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

ESPN New York suggests the Jets could ask Santonio Holmes to take a pay cut.

Holmes is owed $11 million in 2013, $7.5 million of which is guaranteed. He won't be released. Still, it's a lot to pay for an under-producing wideout coming off two surgeries to repair a Lisfranc fracture. New GM John Idzik has inherited a steaming pile of slop to work through this offseason.
Source: ESPN New York
Feb 6 - 10:12 AM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Santonio Holmes (left foot, injured reserve) will have a second surgery in February to remove the plate from his foot but "hopes" to begin running in April.

Holmes declined to speculate on his availability for offseason workouts. He suffered the Lisfranc fracture in Week 4 and underwent surgery in early October. Due $7.5 million in guaranteed money in 2013, Holmes will return as the Jets' No. 1 receiver. We've seen it take some players multiple months to get over Lisfranc fractures, so New York's medical staff will keep a close eye on his foot.
Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 06:36:00 PM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

Jets placed WR Santonio Holmes (foot) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Holmes' Lisfranc fracture will require surgery on Wednesday, October 10. Matt Schaub and Darren McFadden proved players can come back from this injury within six months, but the main reason Holmes will be a Jet in 2013 is the $7.5 million guaranteed in his contract. During his three years in New York, Holmes has managed just 3.8 catches for 52.2 yards per game and has poisoned the locker room. He won't have a positive fantasy outlook next season barring an overhaul at the quarterback position.
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 12:06:00 PM
Santonio Holmes - WR - Jets

The Jets owe Santonio Holmes $7.5 million guaranteed in 2013.

Holmes is likely done for the season due to a Lisfranc injury. During 32 games as a Jet, he's averaged 3.8 catches for 52.2 yards, posted three 100-yard days and has been a cancer in the locker room. The organization would probably prefer to simply move on, but they can't leave that much guaranteed money on the table. Holmes figures to rehab and return in plenty of time for 2013 training camp.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 08:58:00 AM

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