National Football League

Jets assistant Alosi resigns after trip

Published Jan. 31, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET

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Sal Alosi has resigned as strength and conditioning coach of the New York Jets, less than two months after he was caught tripping an opposing player during a punt return.

Alosi's resignation was announced by the team Monday.

He was initially suspended without pay for the rest of the season and fined $25,000 by the team for sticking out his knee to trip Miami's Nolan Carroll during a Dec. 12 game at Meadowlands Stadium. He was suspended indefinitely by the team after acknowledging he ordered players to form a wall along the sideline.

Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said Alosi decided after speaking with team officials ''that it is best for him to tender his resignation.''