Edwards says he wants to return to Jets, and they want him back

Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards made a brief appearance in Manhattan criminal court this morning in an attempt to get his September 2010 drunk driving arrest tossed.

The 28-year-old free agent told reporters he still wants to play for the Jets this coming season, and his attorney filed legal motions challenging the accuracy of the blood alcohol exams that show Edwards was twice over the legal limit.

"I talked to Rex ... a couple of days ago, more a catching up type of thing," Edwards said after the hearing, referring to Jets head coach Rex Ryan. "The interest is there on their side. The interest is there on my side, so we have to wait to see what happens."

Last Sept. 21, police pulled over Edwards’ Range Rover on 12th Avenue near 34th Street for having excessively tinted windows. Cops said he appeared intoxicated and blew 0.16 (twice the legal limit) on a Breathalyzer test.

His attorney, Peter Frankel, filed routine motions challenging the accuracy of the two tests Edwards was given, one in the field and one back at the precinct, that indicated the star player was drunk.

The case was adjourned until May 16.

Since the season ended, Edwards, who denies being drunk at the wheel, said he’s been taking it easy and relaxing, but the Jets remain foremost on his mind.

"I definitely still want to be a Jet. Everyone knows that," he said. "If they give me the opportunity, I definitely want to come back and maybe take advantage of that championship this year. Maybe we’ll win one.

"One more time, I love being a Jet."

Edwards and all other NFL players can not sign new contracts until the league's labor situation is resolved. The deadline on the expiring collective bargaining agreement was extended one week to this coming Friday.

The drunk driving charge isn’t Edwards' first brush with the law. Two days before he was traded to the Jets in October 2009 he allegedly punched a local party promoter at a Cleveland nightclub.

He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor assault charge and was given probation.

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Plea Deal still unknown for Jets Receiver Braylon Edwards in Drunk-Driving case

Jets receiver Braylon Edwards caught a long touchdown pass two days ago, but he hasn't scored a plea deal yet in his drunk-driving case.

The fleet-footed Edwards could only watch as the lawyers explained to a Manhattan judge that they were still dickering over what to do.

"We're still in those discussions," said Assistant District Attorney Alyssa Gunther, who did not make a plea offer in court.

After court, Edwards' lawyer insisted the discussions between the two sides were not plea discussions but an "open dialogue."

"He's not getting any special treatment," Peter Frankel said of his neatly tailored client.

As for Edwards, "he's super focused on what he's doing - and he's doing great," Frankel said.

Edwards was slammed with drunk driving charges on Sept. 21 after taking the wheel with twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, officials charge.

The one-time Pro Bowler reeked of liquor when he was arrested shortly before sunrise while driving a 2007 Range Rover with two teammates in Manhattan.

"I had a couple of drinks," Edwards told the arresting officer. "We were just coming home from a party. What about if I just leave the car and take a cab and go home?"

The cop said no and slapped the cuffs on the receiver.

Edwards was flagged at the corner of W. 34th St. and 12th Ave. because of his tinted windows, which are illegal if cops can't see through them.

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