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Jeff Cumberland | Tight End

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (26) / 5/2/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 260
College: Illinois
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Jets re-signed restricted free agent TE Jeff Cumberland to a one-year, $1.323 million contract.
Cumberland, 26 in May, recorded 29 receptions for 359 yards (12.4 YPR) and three touchdowns last season, starting 12-of-15 appearances. He's the in-house favorite to replace Dustin Keller, although GM John Idzik is said to be high on second-round prospect Zach Ertz. Cumberland is an upright, stiff receiving tight end with a limited ceiling. He's unlikely to emerge as a fantasy asset. Apr 8 - 5:49 PM
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

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Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jets tendered restricted free agent TE Jeff Cumberland at the original-round level.

It comes with a $1.323 million price. The Jets were considering a second-round tender, which would have cost $2.023 million. Since Cumberland was undrafted, the Jets would receive no draft-pick compensation if he signed elsewhere and they chose not to match. Cumberland is unlikely to be pursued.
Source: Conor Orr on Twitter
Mar 8 - 12:22 PM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

The Jets are considering tendering restricted free agent TE Jeff Cumberland at the second-round level.

Cumberland, 26 in May, started 12 games last season and caught 29 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns. The former undrafted free agent caught just three passes in his first two seasons. The second-round tender carries a $2.023 million price tag, and would likely effectively rule out a Dustin Keller re-signing.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Mar 4 - 7:06 PM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jets TE Jeff Cumberland could become "the starter by default."

The cap-strapped Jets are not expected to be able to retain unrestricted free agent Dustin Keller. That leaves Cumberland, a plodding former undrafted prospect out of Illinois. During the eight games that Keller missed last season, Cumberland posted 18 catches for 232 yards and two touchdowns.
Source: ESPN New York
Feb 7 - 9:50 AM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jets TE Jeff Cumberland caught three passes for 36 yards in Week 17.

The 36 yards put a bow on Cumberland's 2012 season, which saw him finish with a stat line of 29-359-3. Cumberland, who turns 26 in May, experienced increased playing time due to Dustin Keller's myriad nagging injuries. The former undrafted free agent out of Illinois would be best served returning in a reserve role for 2013. Cumberland is scheduled for restricted free agency.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 05:53:00 PM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jeff Cumberland led the Jets with four catches for 53 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's Week 15 loss to the Titans.

Cumberland was targeted a team-high nine times on the night, and two of those Mark Sanchez passes were picked off. Filling in for Dustin Keller in the starting lineup, the lumbering Cumberland is a perfect match for the weak-armed Sanchez as an underneath receiver. His touchdown came from 17 yards out in the third quarter where he beat special teams LB Tim Shaw with ease. Cumberland holds no fantasy value.
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 12:38:00 AM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jets TE Jeff Cumberland has been diagnosed with a dislocated right hand, and will be sidelined for Week 8.

According to beat writer Manish Mehta, the Jets "hope" Cumberland can return following their Week 9 bye. Cumberland has 14 catches through the Jets' first seven games, but his absence shouldn't be a major concern with Dustin Keller (hamstring) finally back to full health.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 11:38:00 AM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jets TE Jeff Cumberland had his right hand in a cast following Sunday's loss to the Patriots.

It looks like Cumberland has a fracture. He's back to strict backup mode anyway with Dustin Keller now healthy.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Sun, Oct 21, 2012 08:56:00 PM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jets TE Jeff Cumberland was forced from Sunday's game against the Patriots with a hand injury, and is questionable to return.

Cumberland departed in the first quarter, and wasn't spotted again before halftime. Dustin Keller's backup had one catch for four yards before doing down.
Source: Conor Orr on Twitter
Sun, Oct 21, 2012 05:53:00 PM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jets TE Jeff Cumberland caught two passes for 51 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against Houston.

Cumberland and Mark Sanchez hooked up from 27 yards out in the first quarter to even the score at 7-7. The tight end started in place of Dustin Keller (hamstring) and saw four targets. Keller is expected to return for Week 6 against the Colts.
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 12:59:00 AM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

The Jets are in the market for a blocking tight end.

Incumbent blocking specialist Matthew Mulligan signed with the Rams. With receiving-first options Dustin Keller, Jeff Cumberland, and Hayden Smith headlining the position, the Jets put an unsuccessful waiver claim in on Brody Eldridge. Available free agents include Kris Wilson, Billy Bajema, and John Gilmore.
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 02:38:00 PM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jets TE Jeff Cumberland is "95 percent" recovered from Achilles surgery.

"I'm feeling real well," Cumberland said. "I'm out there doing everything else everybody is doing." Cumberland will have to be fully healthy to compete for a roster spot in training camp.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 12:58:00 PM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jets worked out TE Hayden Smith.

Smith, 6'7/240, is a rugby player originally from Penrith, Australia. He attended Metropolitan State in Denver, where he was also captain of the basketball team. The Jets are looking for tight end depth behind Dustin Keller.
Source: Scout.com
Wed, Feb 1, 2012 07:46:00 AM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

Jets placed TE Jeff Cumberland (Achilles) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Cumberland tore his Achilles against the Raiders last week. He'll need at least a nine-month recovery period, likely leaving him at less than 100 percent as he competes for a job next summer. Cumberland won't be a guaranteed a roster spot in 2012.
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 05:39:00 PM
Jeff Cumberland - TE - Jets

An MRI has confirmed Jets TE Jeff Cumberland suffered a torn Achilles' tendon in Sunday's loss to the Raiders.

The second-year pro's season is over, and it's possible his career may be, as well. Torn Achilles' are amongst the hardest injuries to come back from in sports, and just a year removed from being an undrafted free agent, Cumberland won't be given any breaks. He had been showing skills as a pass catcher this season, making two catches for 35 yards and nearly hauling in a touchdown on the play he was injured on. He'll have to work extremely hard to get back to that point. The Jets now have only blocking specialist Matthew Mulligan behind Dustin Keller on the depth chart.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Mon, Sep 26, 2011 12:41:00 PM

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PosRoleName
QB1Mark Sanchez
2Geno Smith
3Greg McElroy
4Matt Simms
RB1Chris Ivory
2Mike Goodson
3Bilal Powell
4Joe McKnight
5John Griffin
GLB1Chris Ivory
2Mike Goodson
3RB1Mike Goodson
2Bilal Powell
FB1Tommy Bohanon
2Lex Hilliard
WR11Santonio Holmes
2Jeremy Kerley
3Jordan White
4Vidal Hazelton
5Marcus Davis
WR21Stephen Hill
2Clyde Gates
3Titus Ryan
4Joe Collins
5Ryan Spadola
WR31Jeremy Kerley
TE1Jeff Cumberland
2Hayden Smith
3Konrad Reuland
4Mike Shanahan
5Chris Pantale
K1Nick Folk