Jets coach Rex Ryan sat David Clowney after WR tweeted about lack of playing time

Jets’ Ryan benched WR Clowney after tweets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets coach Rex Ryan benched David Clowney against the Tennessee Titans after the speedy wide receiver player tweeted about a lack of playing time.

After the Jets beat New England 16-9 last Sunday, Clowney wrote on Twitter: “1 play in the 1st Half, 4 plays in the 2nd half … A bit disappointed about my playing time but very happy and satisfied about the win.”

Ryan got wind of Clowney’s gripe and called him into his office early last week and told him he wouldn’t play against Tennessee. He said he wanted to see how Clowney responded, and was satisfied with the receiver’s effort.

“If I feel a guy is not putting the team first,” Ryan said Monday, “I’ll make that decision to put the guy down.”