Post by Lithfan on May 16, 2016 5:43:28 GMT -5
May 16, 1991
QB Tony Eason's 18 month tenure as a JEt came to an end on this date, May 16, in 1991. Eason was claimed by the Jets in Nov 1989 after he was placed on waivers from the Patriots. He began 1989 as the Pats starter, but was released midway throught he season after falling to 4th on their depth chart behind Steve Grogan, Marc Wilson and Doug Flutie. After being claimed by the Jets, Eason refused to report for a week, finally agreeing to join the team at the urging of his close friend Ken O'Brien.
Eason would be pressed into action, starting two games for the Jets in the 1989 season both losses: 38-14 to the Rams and 37-0 to Buffalo. He backed up O'Brien during the 1990 season when the Jets finished 6-10. After being released by the Jets in 91 he became a free agent, but was unable to catch on anywhere, ending his career after the 1990 season.
QB Tony Eason's 18 month tenure as a JEt came to an end on this date, May 16, in 1991. Eason was claimed by the Jets in Nov 1989 after he was placed on waivers from the Patriots. He began 1989 as the Pats starter, but was released midway throught he season after falling to 4th on their depth chart behind Steve Grogan, Marc Wilson and Doug Flutie. After being claimed by the Jets, Eason refused to report for a week, finally agreeing to join the team at the urging of his close friend Ken O'Brien.
Eason would be pressed into action, starting two games for the Jets in the 1989 season both losses: 38-14 to the Rams and 37-0 to Buffalo. He backed up O'Brien during the 1990 season when the Jets finished 6-10. After being released by the Jets in 91 he became a free agent, but was unable to catch on anywhere, ending his career after the 1990 season.
