Jets bench Mark Sanchez; Greg McElroy, not Tim Tebow, will start Mark Sanchez is no longer the New York Jets' franchise quarterback. He might not even be the backup. Jets Coach Rex Ryan decided to bench Sanchez on Tuesday in favor of Greg McElroy after the fourth-year quarterback had another miserable performance in a 14-10 loss at Tennessee on Monday night that eliminated New York from playoff contention. "I think it's best for our team, and for this game," Ryan said during a conference call. So, it'll be McElroy under center for his first NFL start when the Jets (6-8) play the San Diego Chargers at home Sunday. Ryan hasn't decided whether Sanchez or Tim Tebow - listed as the No. 2 quarterback - will be the backup. After Sanchez blew the second chance Ryan gave him a few weeks ago, Tebow was leapfrogged by a third-stringer, fueling speculation that the team has little confidence in Tebow as a quarterback. "I have to look at what I think is the best for the team and not necessarily the individual," Ryan said. I'll say this about Tim and I've always said it: I know he wants to help this team be successful in the worst way and there's no doubt about that. Sanchez threw four interceptions Monday night and wasn't able to handle a low snap with the game on the line, ending the Jets' hopes to get back into the postseason. Things got worse after the game for Sanchez, who received a series of death threats from one disgruntled fan on Twitter. League spokesman Greg Aiello said the NFL's security staff was aware of the man's threats and was working with the Jets to assist on the matter. The team declined to comment through a spokesman. McElroy, a seventh-round pick last year out of Alabama, helped lead the Jets to a 7-6 win over Arizona on Dec. 2 when Ryan pulled Sanchez from that game late in the third quarter. McElroy had modest numbers - five-for-seven passing for 29 yards - but threw for the only touchdown of the game, and nearly led another scoring drive as the Jets ran out the clock. Alec Scheiner is named Browns president Alec Scheiner has been named the president of the Cleveland Browns. Scheiner, 39, will join Cleveland after eight years with the Cowboys. He was senior vice president and general counsel with Dallas the last five years. Scheiner will run the Browns' day-to-day business operations in his new post, which will begin Jan. 7, and will focus on improving the atmosphere at home games. Meantime, the Browns placed linebacker James-Michael Johnson and defensive back T.J. Ward on injured reserve because of knee injuries. With the available roster spots, Cleveland signed defensive back Prince Miller and linebacker Adrian Moten. Buffalo signs Kraig Urbik to extension The Buffalo Bills signed starting right guard Kraig Urbik to a four-year contract extension. The deal locks up Urbik through 2016 and is worth $13.3 million, including a $3.5-million signing bonus for this season, a person familiar with the deal said. Bills also placed receiver Donald Jones on the reserve/non-football illness list, ending his season. Jones' agent, Cliff Laboy, said the illness is not serious, and is related to a calf injury that forced his client to miss two of the last three games. Buffalo also placed reserve linebacker Arthur Moats on injured reserve after he hurt his ankle on Sunday. The Chicago Bears placed running back Michael Bush on injured reserve because of a rib injury and signed Kahlil Bell to take his place. Defensive back Dimitri Patterson was awarded to the Miami Dolphins one day after being waived by the Browns. The Dolphins placed backup tight end Charles Clay on injured reserve because of a right knee injury. The Jacksonville Jaguars placed defensive end Andre Branch and running back Jordan Todman on injured reserve and promoted receiver Mike Brown, linebacker Brandon Marshall and tight end Isaiah Stanback from the practice squad. The team waived receiver Quan Cosby and fullback Will Ta'ufo'ou.