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The Jets cut two players today ... and waived another one ... in an attempt to forget about some bad decisions.

New York cut receiver Justin McCareins and cornerback Andre Dyson in a cost cutting move. Both former Titans, both big acquisions that were supposed to be key for the Jets to challenge the New England Patriots in the AFC East. Both failed.

McCareins never seemed to get consistent action in the offense and was surpassed by former college quarterback Brad Smith as the team's No. 3 wide receiver. A few costly drops hurt him, including when he couldn't handle a potential touchdown pass from Kellen Clemens that would have tied the game late against Baltimore in Week 2. McCareins had another pass glance off his hands that resulted in a game-ending interception in the 20-13 loss.

Dyson, signed by the Jets as a free agent from Seattle in 2006, had five interceptions in two seasons with the Jets but just one in nine games last season as a backup. He started every game at left cornerback until he was injured in Week 15 of the 2006 season and was then replaced by rookie Darrelle Revis last season.

The team also waived Adrein Clarke. Clarke's ticket out of Gotham was punched last year when the Pats' Richard Seymour blew by him on the first Jets pass of the day and knocked QB Kellen Clemens out for the rest of the game ... and the next week. Oh, and that pass was picked off and returned for a TD.

New England Patriots:

Questionable - Safety Rashad Baker (hand), tight end David Thomas (foot) and defensive end Mike Wright (knee).

Probable - Quarterback Tom Brady (right shoulder).

Could Brady's shoulder really be barking, or is that just another one of Bill Belichick's mind games? You'd think the media would be all over that story if it was anything significant, but the buzz around Brady's shoulder has been quiet.

New York Jets:

Questionable - Running back Thomas Jones (calf), cornerback Andre Dyson (foot), cornerback Justin Miller (thigh), guard Brandon Moore (shoulder) and safety Eric Smith (thigh).

Probable - Tight end Joe Kowalewski (finger), quarterback Chad Pennington (pelvis), defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson (knee), wide receiver Chansi Stuckey (knee) and running back Stacy Tutt (foot).

Although he's listed as questionable, Thomas Jones is expected to start against New England today. That's great news for the Jets, who will need a solid rushing attack this afternoon. Unfortunately, the news in the secondary isn't as promising. Even if Dyson, Miller and Smith play, they will not be 100%.

Taking into account that it's the preseason, many of the players sitting on the sidelines tonight would normally be on the field if it was a meaningful game. With that said, I'm sure most fans would like to know who they should expect to see this evening. For that reason, I've done by best to create an accurate injury report -- official reports are not posted until week one of the regular season.

New York Jets:

Out: Running back Thomas Jones (strained calf), cornerback Drew Coleman (knee), cornerback Justin Miller (hamstring), fullback Stacy Tutt (foot) and safety Eric Smith (leg).

Questionable: Defensive end Kimo von Oelhoffen (knee) and tight end Joe Kowalewski (leg).

Probable: Guard Pete Kendall (leg) and cornerback Andre Dyson (leg).

Taking into account that it's the preseason, many of the players sitting on the sidelines tonight would normally be on the field if it was a meaningful game. With that said, I'm sure most fans would like to know who they should expect to see this evening. For that reason, I've done by best to create an accurate injury report -- official reports are not posted until week one of the regular season.

Atlanta Falcons:

Out: Running back Warrick Dunn (back), tight end Alge Crumpler (knee) and defensive tackle Rod Coleman (thigh).

Questionable: Linebacker Demorrio Williams (pectoral).

Probable: Guard Kynan Forney (back).

New York Jets:

Out: Safety Eric Smith (hamstring), tight end Joe Kowalewski (leg) and cornerback Justin Miller (hamstring).

Probable: Guard Pete Kendall (leg) and cornerback Andre Dyson (leg).

If you notice anyone missing on this injury report, I encourage you to let me know. Leave me a comment or shoot me an e-mail and I will promptly update the report. Again, this is strictly for the fans (see: yours truly) who want to know what players will be on the field tonight.