New York planned to sit down soon with the former Steelers coach, and Cowher had expressed interest in the job, a person familiar with the search told the AP earlier yesterday. But the negotiations never advanced to scheduling a formal meeting.
"After reaching out to Coach Cowher's representatives, we were informed tonight that he is not a candidate," Jets spokesman Bruce Speight said last night.
The Jets will meet with Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Saturday.
More Jets: : Quarterback Brett Favre, 39, reportedly has a torn biceps tendon in his right arm that will not need major surgery to repair, ESPN reported.
Et cetera:: The Ravens signed linebacker-special teams player Robert McCune and put wide receiver Marcus Maxwell (hip) on injured reserve. ... Bills owner Ralph Wilson said coach Dick Jauron will return next season. ... The Texans fired defensive coordinator Richard Smith, secondary coach Jon Hoke and defensive line coach Jethro Franklin. ... Falcons running back Michael Turner was involved in a "domestic dispute" Monday night with the mother of his infant child, Gwinnett County (Ga.) Police Corp. David Schiralli said. Police do not plan to file charges. ... No evidence backs claims that three Houston police officers brutally assaulted Marvin Driver Jr., the father of Packers wide receiver Donald Driver, during a traffic stop last month, the department said. ... Retired wide receiver Andre Rison was cited for public intoxication after a disturbance at a San Antonio hotel.
