Report: Patriots sign former Jets WR-RB Woodhead

PFW correspondent and Boston Herald writer Ian Rapoport is reporting the Patriots have signed former Jets WR-RB Danny Woodhead(notes), just a day before the two teams meet in the New Meadowlands Stadium.
The Patriots had a roster spot open after trading RB nfl jersey
Laurence Maroney(notes) to the Broncos earlier in the week. The Jets waived Woodhead on Tuesday. Woodhead was signed by the Jets in October 2009 and played in 10 of the final 11 games last season for the Jets, recording eight receptions for 87 yards and 15 carries for 64 yards.
The way we see it
Aside from a little gamesmanship by the Patriots to sign a Jet just 24 hours before the rivals meet, Woodhead provides depth at wideout for the Pats. WRs Julian Edelman(notes) and Taylor Price(notes) were inactive for Week One. Edelman (foot) returned to practice this week but likely isn't at 100 percent. But it is hard to ignore a simple roster addition like this as Woodhead probably knows a whole lot about what the Jets will try to do on Sunday
The Giants got good news Saturday as DE Osi Umenyiora(notes) and WR Hakeem Saints jersey
Nicks(notes) traveled with the team to Indianapolis for the team's Sunday night game against the Colts. Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reported the two starters were with the Giants en route to Indy.
Nicks, who had three TD catches in the season opener, battled an ankle injury all week. Umenyiora had a sack in Week One and is a game-time decision with a knee problem.
OT Will Beatty, TE Kevin Boss(notes), LB Chase Blackburn(notes) and LB Phillip Dillard(notes) did not travel to the game. They were already ruled out for Week Two.
The way we see it
Nicks had a huge game in Week One and will be a welcome sight for QB Eli San Diego Chargers jersey
Manning(notes) assuming he can play Sunday night. If the Manning Bowl turns into a shootout, Nicks could serve an important role. Umenyiora will be counted on to put pressure on Colts QB Peyton Manning(notes) if he can play.