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Thomas Quinn Jones" (born August 19, 1978 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia) is an American football running back for the New York Jets. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals seventh overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.

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MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Rick Gannon, Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets and TV personality Dan Patrick attend the Fourth Annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl at DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl Stadium: South Beach on February 6, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida. New York Jets
Richard Scudamore the Chief Executive of the English soccer Premier League, left, and Roger Goodell the Commissioner of the US National Football League (NFL) speak during the Global Sport Summit in London, Friday Oct. 24, 2008. NFL
INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets passes to teammate Shonn Greene #23 while playing against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Shonn Greene
MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 06: Actor Michael Clarke Duncan (L) and Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets attend the Fourth Annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl at DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl Stadium: South Beach on February 6, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida. Mark Sanchez (football)
INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Rex Ryan, Head Coach of the New York Jets, looks on while playing against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rex Ryan
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 31: Cheerleaders pose during the 2010 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 31, 2010 in Miami Gardens, Florida. AFC
Fans cheer the arrival of the NFL football Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints after the team's arrival at the airport in Kenner, La., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 on Sunday. Super Bowl
Santa Clara's Robert Smith, right, shoots over San Diego's Patrick McCollum during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in San Diego. Smith scored 16 points in Santa Clara's 59-43 win. San Diego
Syracuse forward Kris Joseph (32) shoots against Cincinnati center Steve Toyloy (42) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Cincinnati. Joseph scored 17 points in the game won by Syracuse 71-54. Cincinnati
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, center, claps while attending a pep rally as running back Leon Washington, right, and Curtis Martin, left, look on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 in Times Square in New York. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24 in Indianapolis. Leon Washington
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice talks to quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts prior to Super Bowl XLIV against the New Orleans Saints on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Peyton Manning
INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Dustin Keller #81 of the New York Jets celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter with teammates Jerricho Cotchery #89 and Braylon Edwards #17 while playing against the Indianapolis Colts during the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Braylon Edwards
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 and wide receiver Reggie Wayne #87 of the Indianapolis Colts warm up prior to Super Bowl XLIV against the New Orleans Saints on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Reggie Wayne
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, left, runs away from San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick after he intercepted a pass by Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers in the first half of the NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. The Steelers won 11-10. San Diego Chargers
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick gestures as he talks to children as part of the Humane Society of the United States' "End Dogfighting" outreach program, Monday Feb. 8, 2010 at the Overtown Youth Center in Miami. Philadelphia Eagles
Workers replace a Pro Bowl banner with a Super Bowl banner outside Sun Life Stadium, the site of NFL football Super Bowl XLIV Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, in Miami. Pro Bowl
HOUSTON - JANUARY 03: Cornerback Darius Butler #28 of the New England Patriots breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Andre Johnson
CINCINNATI - JANUARY 9: Cedric Benson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs for a 47-yard touchdown against the New York Jets in the second half during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 9, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cedric Benson

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 31: NFL player Thomas Jones arrives at the Bryan-Michael Cox and SESAC's 6th Annual Pre-GRAMMY Brunch honoring Swizz Beatz at the Four Seasons Hotel on January 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 31: NFL player Thomas Jones arrives at the Bryan-Michael Cox and SESAC's 6th Annual Pre-GRAMMY Brunch honoring Swizz Beatz at the Four Seasons Hotel on January 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 31: NFL player Thomas Jones arrives at the Bryan-Michael Cox and SESAC's 6th Annual Pre-GRAMMY Brunch honoring Swizz Beatz at the Four Seasons Hotel on January 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 31: NFL player Thomas Jones arrives at the Bryan-Michael Cox and SESAC's 6th Annual Pre-GRAMMY Brunch honoring Swizz Beatz at the Four Seasons Hotel on January 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets runs the ball as he is being chased by Philip Wheeler #50 of the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter during the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets runs the ball as he is being chased by Philip Wheeler #50 of the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter during the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones greets fans at a rally on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones greets fans at a rally on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones runs with the ball as teammates Shonn Greene, left, and Tony Richardson, right, look on during football practice on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24 in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones runs with the ball as teammates Shonn Greene, left, and Tony Richardson, right, look on during football practice on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24 in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets' Eric Smith (33), Jim Leonhard and Thomas Jones (20) stretch during football practice on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24 in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets' Eric Smith (33), Jim Leonhard and Thomas Jones (20) stretch during football practice on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24 in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets quaterback Mark Sanchez, right, hands the ball off to running back Thomas Jones during football practice on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24 in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets quaterback Mark Sanchez, right, hands the ball off to running back Thomas Jones during football practice on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24 in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets runnning back Thomas Jones cradles the ball during football practice on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24, in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets runnning back Thomas Jones cradles the ball during football practice on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday, Jan. 24, in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones (20) is unable to escape the grasp of San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle, right, in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in San Diego.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones (20) is unable to escape the grasp of San Diego Chargers safety Eric Weddle, right, in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in San Diego.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones runs with the ball during football practice on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the San Diego Chargers in an NFL divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 17 in San Diego.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones runs with the ball during football practice on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the San Diego Chargers in an NFL divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 17 in San Diego.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones handles the ball during football practice Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the San Diego Chargers in an NFL divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 17 in San Diego.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones handles the ball during football practice Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010 in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the San Diego Chargers in an NFL divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 17 in San Diego.

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CINCINNATI - JANUARY 9: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets dives into the endzone for a nine-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 9, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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CINCINNATI - JANUARY 9: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets dives into the endzone for a nine-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 9, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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CINCINNATI - JANUARY 9: Offensive tackle Damien Woody #67 of the New York Jets reacts after Thomas Jones #20 scores on a nine-yard third quarter touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 9, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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CINCINNATI - JANUARY 9: Offensive tackle Damien Woody #67 of the New York Jets reacts after Thomas Jones #20 scores on a nine-yard third quarter touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 9, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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CINCINNATI - JANUARY 9: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets dives into the endzone for a nine-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 9, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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CINCINNATI - JANUARY 9: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets dives into the endzone for a nine-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 9, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones (20) dives into the end zone with a nine yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Johnathan Joseph (22) looks on.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones (20) dives into the end zone with a nine yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Johnathan Joseph (22) looks on.

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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) celebrates after Thomas Jones scored on a nine-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in Cincinnati. New York won the game 24-14.

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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) celebrates after Thomas Jones scored on a nine-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in Cincinnati. New York won the game 24-14.

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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) celebrates after Thomas Jones scored on a nine-yard touchdown fun in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in Cincinnati. New York won the game 24-14.

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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) celebrates after Thomas Jones scored on a nine-yard touchdown fun in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in Cincinnati. New York won the game 24-14.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones (20) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in Cincinnati. The Jets won 24-14.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones (20) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in Cincinnati. The Jets won 24-14.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets celebrates a touchdown by Thomas Jones #20 in the fourth quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium on January 3, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets celebrates a touchdown by Thomas Jones #20 in the fourth quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Giants Stadium on January 3, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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"Sometimes walking is good because it keeps things fluid"


Dwight Freeney Feb 07 2010 11:47 PM from Chicago Tribune

"On a scale of 1 to 10, it's a 14"


DeMaurice Smith Feb 07 2010 11:47 PM from Chicago Tribune

"They want me to be a Jet, and I want to be a Jet"


Leon Washington Feb 04 2010 10:15 PM from Fantasy Football Toolbox

"He's a great player, obviously a very talented guy"


Jim Caldwell Feb 02 2010 4:51 AM from The New York Times

"I'm hopeful that he will play"


Peyton Manning Feb 02 2010 4:17 AM from New York Daily News

"He's not anyone that's brand new ... The guy has made a lot of great plays throughout the years. He's highly motivated and he's experienced and that'll help us if Dwight can't go."


Jim Caldwell Feb 02 2010 4:17 AM from New York Daily News

"But God has a plan and if he's not out there, the next guy's got to step up It would be tough"


Gary Brackett Feb 02 2010 4:17 AM from New York Daily News

"I want Dwight to play, of course"


Daniel Muir Feb 02 2010 4:17 AM from New York Daily News

"Obviously he's injured but he works around the clock on his injuries and if there's any chance that someone could play, Dwight's the guy. He has Wolverine-like characteristics"


Gary Brackett Feb 02 2010 4:17 AM from New York Daily News

"He's not going to be practicing, so if he's not practicing obviously we're preparing as if he's not going to play ... If we have an opportunity to get him in there, we'll do so."


Jim Caldwell Feb 02 2010 4:17 AM from New York Daily News
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 31: NFL player Thomas Jones arrives at the Bryan-Michael Cox and SESAC's 6th Annual Pre-GRAMMY Brunch honoring Swizz Beatz at the Four Seasons Hotel on January 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 31: NFL player Thomas Jones arrives at the Bryan-Michael Cox and SESAC's 6th Annual Pre-GRAMMY Brunch honoring Swizz Beatz at the Four Seasons Hotel on January 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 31: NFL player Thomas Jones arrives at the Bryan-Michael Cox and SESAC's 6th Annual Pre-GRAMMY Brunch honoring Swizz Beatz at the Four Seasons Hotel on January 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 31: NFL player Thomas Jones arrives at the Bryan-Michael Cox and SESAC's 6th Annual Pre-GRAMMY Brunch honoring Swizz Beatz at the Four Seasons Hotel on January 31, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets runs the ball as he is being chased by Philip Wheeler #50 of the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter during the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets runs the ball as he is being chased by Philip Wheeler #50 of the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter during the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the New York Jets runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones greets fans at a rally on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday in Indianapolis.

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New York Jets running back Thomas Jones greets fans at a rally on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Florham Park, N.J. The Jets play the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL AFC championship football game on Sunday in Indianapolis.

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