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Antonio Cromartie | Defensive Back

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (29) / 4/15/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 210
College: Florida State
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Jets DC Dennis Thurman says Antonio Cromartie will shadow No. 1 receivers this season.
It's Darrelle Revis' old role, and one Cromartie filled ably last season after Revis tore his ACL. It allows No. 9 pick Dee Milliner to develop in less high-pressure situations. Going into his age-29 season, Cromartie is coming off arguably his best NFL campaign. The pieces are in place for the Jets to field another top-10 defense, but the offense figures to make 2013 a long season. May 15 - 1:17 PM
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter

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Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Antonio Cromartie converted $6.16 million of his $7 million base salary into a signing bonus to clear salary cap room.

His future cap numbers will be bigger, but the move gives the Jets more 2013 flexibility, even if they keep swinging and whiffing on their free-agent targets. Cromartie is coming off his best NFL season in pass coverage. Rex Ryan will put him back in the "Island" role in 2013 after Darrelle Revis is traded.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Mar 12 - 11:34 PM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

ESPN New York reports there is a "small segment" of the Jets' organization that would prefer to trade Antonio Cromartie over Darrelle Revis.

Cromartie is coming off a career-best year where he was asked to cover the offense's No. 1 receiver in Revis' absence. He also has two years left on his deal, and his trade value has never been higher. Due $9.5 million in 2013, the Jets would only take a cap hit of $2.5 million by trading Cromartie, instead of the $12 million hit they'd endure for dealing Revis. Cromartie is due a $2.3 million roster bonus on March 14, so a deal would have to be struck before then. Rex Ryan is believed to be of the contingent that supports trading Cromartie instead of Revis.
Related: Darrelle Revis
Source: ESPN New York
Jan 27 - 9:29 AM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Coach Bill Belichick had high praise for Jets CB Antonio Cromartie Tuesday.

Ever since Darrelle Revis went down in Week 3, Cromartie has been among the best corners in the league. Per ProFootballFocus.com, he's allowing opponents to complete just 46.2 percent of passes thrown at him. "He's a hard guy to throw over on the perimeter," Belichick said. "He runs fast, he makes up ground. There have been a number of plays where receivers get behind him, but he's able to run them down, still get his hands on the ball." Expect Cromartie to spend most of Thanksgiving night on Brandon Lloyd. When the Jets played the Patriots in Week 7, Lloyd had one catch for six yards.
Related: Brandon Lloyd
Source: Patriots.com
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 09:48:00 AM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Jets coach Rex Ryan says CB Antonio Cromartie could see more time at receiver going forward.

Cromartie played a handful of snaps at receiver in Monday's loss, drawing two targets. Although the Jets are perilously thin at wideout, it's hard to see the upside in splitting arguably their most important defender's responsibilities. The "plan" is growing less and less coherent for a team with severe roster-construction issues.
Source: Conor Orr on Twitter
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 05:32:00 PM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Jets CB Antonio Cromartie took part in individual receiver drills in Monday's practice.

It was the first time he had done so in Jets camp. "I bugged (coach Rex Ryan) every opportunity to put me on offense, so I finally get my chance," Cromartie said. The "Cro Package" is a very real thing, but it's extremely doubtful it ever progresses beyond the occasional gimmick stage.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 02:53:00 PM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Antonio Cromartie confirmed the Jets are "trying to make up a ‘Cro Package'" on offense.

"I believe I can do it," Cromartie said. "You got to pick your spots. You got to figure out what routes I can run, what routes I can’t run. That’s what we’re going to do." Cromartie also insisted the package won't "take away" from what he does on defense. "Because I already know everything on the defensive side." The Jets are poised to lead the league in gimmicks this season.
Source: New York Daily News
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 04:35:00 PM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Jets coach Rex Ryan hinted on the first day of training camp that RCB Antonio Cromartie may see snaps at wide receiver this season.

Ryan says the Jets have been discussing the idea internally, and indicated that Cromartie will get camp reps on offense. Cromartie is 6-foot-2, 210 and can run, and he's got pretty good hands. If the Jets had a quarterback capable of getting him the ball, Cromartie could add a dangerous element as a "package" wideout.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 12:36:00 PM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Jets CB Antonio Cromartie hinted on Twitter Sunday evening that he may move to free safety in 2012.

Cromartie hinted that the coaches have already approached him about the move, and he says he wouldn't mind. Cromartie also pointed out that Kyle Wilson is emerging as a starting-caliber cornerback. We still think this might be a last-ditch option for the Jets. Cromartie is a top-20 NFL corner, and moving him to a less valuable position wouldn't be maximizing Cromartie's gifts. Wilson is a slot corner, anyway. Cromartie covers X receivers at right corner.
Source: Antonio Cromartie on Twitter
Sun, Mar 18, 2012 07:55:00 PM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

The New York Daily News reports Jets CB Antonio Cromartie's "maddening inconsistency" has led to "closed-door conversations" with coach Rex Ryan.

The Jets are baffled by Cromartie's "unwillingness to engage wideouts with his hands at the line of scrimmage." His three interceptions are tied with Darrelle Revis for the team lead, but he's also averaging nearly a penalty per game, and was burned badly by Brandon Marshall on a 46-yard reception in Week 6. He should be tested early and often by Philip Rivers in Week 7.
Source: New York Daily News
Sat, Oct 22, 2011 11:26:00 AM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Jets CB Antonio Cromartie left Monday's win over the Dolphins with a groin tweak but is expected to be fine for Week 7.

Cromartie likely would have finished last night's game out if the score was closer. He'll be ready to go against his former team, the Chargers, Sunday.
Source: ESPN New York
Tue, Oct 18, 2011 09:14:00 AM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Antonio Cromartie (bruised lungs) says he feels "100 percent" heading into Sunday's game against the Ravens.

"I got a little soreness here and there, but that's about it." he said. Cromartie is expected to wear a vest beneath his pads similar to the one worn by Tony Romo against the Redskins last Monday to protect his bruised ribs and lung.
Source: New York Daily News
Sat, Oct 1, 2011 09:22:00 AM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Antonio Cromartie (bruised lungs) will play against the Ravens Sunday barring a setback, according to beat writer Manish Mehta.

Cromartie was able to do sprints in Wednesday's practice without a problem. He'll be doing that plenty on Sunday night as the Ravens try to get Torrey Smith the ball over the top once again. Cromartie's availability makes Smith an even weaker fantasy option than he already was.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 12:36:00 PM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

Coach Rex Ryan said that CB Antonio Cromartie (rib/lung) is closer to playing this week than C Nick Mangold (ankle).

Both players are considered day to day and merely stretched out during Wednesday's practice. If Cromartie can't go, Kyle Wilson will get the start and likely match up with Torrey Smith. Darrelle Revis is expected to run with Anquan Boldin.
Related: Nick Mangold
Source: New York Daily News
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 09:27:00 AM
Antonio Cromartie - DB - Jets

The Jets confirmed that CB Antonio Cromartie suffered bruised ribs and lungs in Sunday's loss to the Raiders.

Cromartie's injury sounds worse than it is. Coach Rex Ryan said he's hopeful Cromartie can practice as soon as Wednesday as the Jets get set for the Ravens. If Cromartie ends up not being able to go, Donald Strickland and Kyle Wilson will be asked to fill the void.
Source: ESPN New York
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 08:24:00 AM

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