Erik Ainge

Erik Ainge is a National Football League quarterback for the New York Jets. Ainge was suspended four games on November 21, 2008 for violating the NFL's steroid policy.ESPN.com: Jets rookie Ainge suspended four games for violating steroids policy (November 21, 2008)

Erik Ainge was selected by the New York Jets with the 162nd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. He is currently the fourth string quarterback and not a member of the Jets' active roster. Ainge wasn't on the active roster in 2008, but made it to the active roster in 2009 as the Jets third string quarterback.

On November 21, 2008 Ainge was suspended by the league for four games after violating the NFL's steroid and substance abuse policy. Ainge was not allowed to be with the team or come to the team facility during his suspension. He was eligible to return to the team on December 15, 2008. Ainge, who is the third string QB behind Mark Sanchez and Kellen Clemens headed into the 2010 NFL season, is considered by many a favorite to unseat Clemens from his current backup QB standing on the Jets.