2008 New York Jets season
| 2008 New York Jets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Eric Mangini |
| General manager | Mike Tannenbaum |
| Owner | Woody Johnson |
| Home field | Giants Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–7 |
| Division place | 3rd AFC East |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 7 |
| Uniform | |
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The 2008 New York Jets season was the franchise's 39th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 49th season overall.
The team succeeded in improving upon their 4–12 record from 2007, but did not make the playoffs.
The Jets used a large amount of salary cap room to make several high-profile acquisitions in the offseason. On February 29 the team signed former Pittsburgh Steelers left guard, Alan Faneca, to a five-year, $40 million contract. The deal made Faneca the highest paid offensive lineman in the National Football League. The Jets then signed former Arizona Cardinals linebacker, Calvin Pace, to a six-year, $42 million deal. Pace had 6 ½ sacks in 2007, and was considered to fit well with the Jets' 3–4 defense. The Jets continued to attempt to improve the offensive line by signing Detroit Lions right tackle Damien Woody to a five-year $25.5 million contract.
Other notable free agent signings included fullback, Tony Richardson; cornerbacks, Andre Woolfolk and Ty Law; tight end, Bubba Franks; and running back, Jesse Chatman.
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