10/7/09 NFL News: Edwards to the Jets, Crabtree to the 49ers

Both ESPN.com and SI.com are reporting the following stories.



Braylon Edwards has been traded from the Cleveland Browns to the New York Jets for two players and two draft picks. No confirmation yet if Lebron called Mangini to force this trade (article). This seems like a good move for the Jets who now have a solid WR opposite of Jerricho Cotchery for Mark Sanchez to throw to. The Jets have already been playing great defense and now seem to have a well rounded set of skill players on offense. Does this move put them in the elite class of the AFC? I would say not yet, the bigger factor I see is how the rookie QB continues to play throughout they year.



Speakin Jets and WR, the WR the Jets have been accused of tampering with Micheal Crabtree has finally ended his hold out and has signed a deal with the 49ers. He was the last remaining 1st round draft pick who had remained unsiged. The move should help the 49ers who have been playing well all year. Again this move won't put the team over the top (Frank Gore coming back healthy is more important) but it adds another piece to a team looking to win the NFC West.