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With the 2017 NFL Draft complete, we can fully turn our focus to the Jets' preparations for this season, the third under coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan. The Jets added key players like safeties Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye in the draft. So what will the Jets' initial 53-man roster look like, coming out of training camp later this year? Here is our (very early) initial projection ... 

Keep in mind, this projection can (and will) change as the Jets move closer to the season. This is simply our first stab at things ... 

QUARTERBACKS (3)
Retained: Josh McCown, Christian Hackenberg, Bryce Petty 
Cut: Nobody 

Analysis: These are the only quarterbacks on the Jets' roster right now. And it would be a big surprise if the Jets didn't go into the season with this trio. 

 
RUNNING BACKS (4)
Retained: Matt Forte, Bilal Powell, Elijah McGuire, Julian Howsare (fullback)
Cut: Romar Morris, Brandon Wilds, Chris Swain (fullback) 
 
Analysis: Two veterans and a draft pick (Round 6), though Forte and Powell could be cut after 2017. 
 
TIGHT ENDS (2)
Retained: Jordan Leggett, Braedon Bowman
Cut: Brian Parker, Eric Tomlinson, Jason Vander Laan
Suspended (two games): Austin Seferian-Jenkins 
 
Analysis: The Jets will have to take into account Seferian-Jenkins' two-game suspension (DUI arrest) to begin the season. 
 
WIDE RECEIVERS (6)
Retained: Eric Decker, Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson, Chad Hansen, ArDarius Stewart, Charone Peake
Cut: Deshon Foxx, Frankie Hammond, Quinton Patton, Myles White 
Injured reserve: Devin Smith 
Suspended (four games): Jalin Marshall 
 
Analysis: We think the Jets won't cut Decker, even though he surely isn't a part of their long-term plans. Smith going on IR and Marshall being suspended (performance-enhancing drugs) gives the Jets some wiggle room with the roster to begin the season. 
 
OFFENSIVE LINE (10)
Retained: Kelvin Beachum, James Carpenter, Wesley Johnson, Brian Winters, Ben Ijalana, Brandon Shell, Dakota Dozier, Brent Qvale, Jonotthan Harrison, Craig Watts
Cut: Donald Hawkins, Jeff Adams 
 
Analysis: Who will win the right tackle competition between Shell and Ijalana? That's the biggest question the Jets face with their offensive line entering the spring and summer. 
 
DEFENSIVE LINE (6)
Retained: Steve McLendon, Leonard Williams, Muhammad Wilkerson, Deon Simon, Mike Pennel, Lawrence Thomas 
Cut: Brandin Bryant, Anthony Johnson, Claude Pelon 
Traded: Sheldon Richardson 
 
Analysis: Trading Richardson before the season just makes too much sense for the Jets. Might as well get something for him, before he leaves in free agency next offseason.
 
LINEBACKERS (9)
Retained: David Harris, Jordan Jenkins, Darron Lee, Josh Martin, Corey Lemonier, Lorenzo Mauldin, Julian Stanford, Dylan Donahue, Freddie Bishop
Cut: Frank Beltre, Randell Johnson 
 
Analysis: Bishop could certainly contend for a spot as an edge rusher, considering how poor the Jets' edge-rushing production has been in recent years. He's an on-the-fence guy. 
 
CORNERBACKS (6)
Retained: Juston Burris, Morris Claiborne, Buster Skrine, Marcus Williams, Jeremy Clark, Darryl Roberts 
Cut: Bryson Keeton, Dexter McDougle, John Ojo, Derrick Jones 
Suspended (four games): Nick Marshall 
 
Analysis: There are some practice squad candidates in that pool of cut players, including Jones, whom the Jets drafted in Round 6 this year. Marshall, suspended for PEDs, could simply be cut. 
 
SAFETIES (4)
Retained: Calvin Pryor, Marcus Maye, Jamal Adams, Rontez Miles 
Cut: Doug Middleton, Ronald Martin 
PUP list: Marcus Gilchrist 
 
Analysis: Middleton is a practice squad candidate, though he could be retained over Miles. We don't think the Jets will get enough in a trade offer for Pryor for them to pull the trigger. Gilchrist could be cut, but expect him to open the season on the physically unable to perform list, as he comes off a serious knee injury. 
 
SPECIAL TEAMS (3)
Retained: Chandler Catanzaro, Lachlan Edwards, Tanner Purdum 
Cut: Zach Triner, Ross Martin
 
Analysis: No surprises here, as Catanzaro replaces Nick Folk as the Jets' kicker. 
 
We will see if the Jets bring in some punting competition for Edwards, who was underwhelming as a rookie last season. 
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I don't see Dozier or Qvale making this team . The Jets are going to have more than 2 TEs on the roster and none maybe ASJ .  If Pennel makes this team, Mclendon won't . The team will probably have 11 DBs with 7 being Corners . Nothing personal, but I'm hoping that the kid kicker kicks Catanzaro to the curb . All things becoming new even with Decker playing elsewhere .

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One week after using their first two draft picks on safeties, the New York Jets on Thursday released two-year starter Marcus Gilchrist, who underwent major knee surgery this past December.Because of the injury, Gilchrist was on shaky ground before the draft. His fate was sealed when the Jets selected Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye.Gilchrist was waived "injured" with a post-June 1 designation. The 28-year-old was due to count $7.4 million toward the 2017 salary cap. By releasing him as a post-June 1 cut, the Jets will save $6 million of that, deferring a $1.4 million charge to 2018.

Gilchrist started 29 games in two seasons for the Jets, who signed him as a free agent in 2015. He received a four-year, $22 million contract after playing four seasons with the San Diego Chargers. He was part of a secondary overhaul that included the additions of cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie.Now all three players are gone, with Buster Skrine the last man left standing from the class of 2015.

The Jets valued Gilchrist because he called the signals for the secondary, but he managed only five interceptions in two seasons. He tore a patellar tendon last Dec. 11 against the San Francisco 49ers. General manager Mike Maccagnan said during the draft that Gilchrist wouldn't be healthy enough for the start of training camp in late July.Gilchrist's sidekick, starting strong safety Calvin Pryor, is no lock to be on the roster, as the Jets shopped the former first-round pick during the draft. He's not part of their long-term plans because, on Tuesday, they declined to exercise his fifth-year option for 2018.

In other moves, the Jets waived cornerback Nick Marshall, who recently was suspended four games by the NFL for a performance-enhancing drug violation. They re-signed backup linebacker Bruce Carter, an unrestricted free agent.

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just an fyi.. 

~ ~  The New York Jets' crop of undrafted free agents includes one of the most prolific wide receivers in Pac-12 history, a nationally ranked punt returner and a Division II phenom who played offense, defense and special teams.

Yes, the Jets signed a three-way player, linebacker Connor Harris of Division II Lindenwood University in Missouri.

Primarily a linebacker, Harris (5-foot-11, 242 pounds) set the NCAA all-division record with 633 career tackles. He won the 2016 Cliff Harris Award as the top defender on the Division II, III and NAIA levels.But, wait, there's more: He also rushed for 328 yards and seven touchdowns as a Wildcat quarterback.And more: He averaged 38.8 yards as a punter and kicked extra points, going 12-for-12.

"I'm going to go to New York and win the Jets over and show the 31 other teams in the NFL that didn't draft me that they made a mistake," Harris told the Waynesville Daily Guide.He sounds too good to be true, but he's not an unknown in the scouting community. He attended the scouting combine and played in the Senior Bowl, where he made six tackles.

The Jets' other UDFAs :

Xavier Coleman, CB, Portland State: In a 2016 game, he covered former Washington speedster John Ross, a first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals, and held him to one catch for 10 yards, according to reports. Coleman has impressive measurables -- 4.49 seconds in the 40 and a 40-inch vertical jump. He finished his career with nine interceptions in 45 games, including five in 2015.

Austin Colitro, LB, Villanova: He received five free-agent offers after the draft. Colitro is a short (6-foot), but productive linebacker who recorded 220 tackles and 8.5 sacks in his four-year career, earning an invite to the East-West all-star game.

Brisly Estime, WR/PR, Syracuse: He's only 5-foot-9, 187 pounds, but Estime will have an opportunity because of his punt-returning ability -- a perennial need for the Jets. As a junior, he averaged 18.1 yards per return, second in the nation. He's a two-time All-ACC selection who caught 48 passes for 518 yards and three touchdowns last season. He's the only player in Syracuse history with two touchdown catches of at least 80 yards.

Patrick Gamble, DE, Georgia Tech: At 277 pounds, he needs to add some weight to his 6-5 frame, but he's worth a look because of his athleticism. He had 7.5 sacks last season, including two in the TaxSlayer Bowl against Kentucky.

Javarius Leamon, OT, South Carolina State: He signed with Clemson out of high school but didn't qualify academically. He has the kind of attributes that send NFL scouts into a tizzy. He's 6-7, 332 pounds with 35-inch arms.

Gabe Marks, WR, Washington State: He holds the Pac-12 record for most career receptions (316) and he's second in receiving touchdowns (37). Why didn't he get drafted? He's only 5-11, 189 pounds, and he ran a disappointing 4.56 at the combine. He takes umbrage with the perception that he's a product of Mike Leach's "Air Raid" offense.

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-- You can make the argument whether the approach was flawed or not. These last two years, Jets coach Todd Bowles refused to keep a designated returner on his 53-man roster

It didn't make sense to him. The kick return is a dying art, and a punt returner returns punts maybe three times a game. Bowles wanted the Jets returner to have value elsewhere, too.But could he change his stance in 2017 and keep a return specialist on the final roster?

"It's not out of the question, no," Bowles said Saturday. "It all depends how special he is."

The Jets special teams have been dreadful these last two years. They ranked 25th in DVOA in 2015 under Bobby April, so they fired him after the year. In 2016, under new coordinator Brant Boyer, the Jets ranked 32nd (last).Among the Jets' many issues has been a lack of a legitimate threat in the return game. Jalin Marshall, Nick Marshall and Jeremy Ross took turns returning punts last year, but averaged a combined 5.5 yards per return. Things weren't much better on kicks, where the same three, plus C.J. Spiller, averaged 21.2 yards per return. As a team, the Jets haven't had a return touchdown since 2012.

The Chiefs, with designated punt returner Tyreek Hill, averaged 14.8 yards and scored two touchdowns. The Vikings, with designated kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson, averaged 27.3 with one score. The Jets didn't sign any veterans in free agency who could potentially fill the void, but they did bring on undrafted free agent Brisly Estime. The former Syracuse wideout was among college football's best returners throughout his four-year career, especially as a punt returner. 

Estime averaged 18 yards per return on 41 punts and scored two touchdowns. 

Bowles said he'll keep a close eye on the two return spots, along with others on special teams, once training camp rolls around. "We have to put on pads and go through summer camp," Bowles said. "You see traits, but they all play positions. You don't see them play special teams in college because they're all-stars on their teams.

"As the summer gets going and preseason gets going, you can be able to see that then."

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The Jets have acquired wide receiver KD Cannonicon-article-link.gif on waivers from the San Francisco 49ers and have waived WR Deshon Foxx.

Cannon (5'11", 182) was signed by San Francisco as an undrafted free agent last week and was waived on Sunday.Cannon had his best season with Baylor as a true junior last year when he caught 87 passes for 1,215 yards and 13 touchdowns, all career highs, and was named All-Big 12 first team.As a freshman, he set six Baylor records as he caught 58 passes for 1,030 yards and eight touchdowns, most of them from current Jets quarterback Bryce Pettyicon-article-link.gif in his last year running the Bears' offense.

In his three seasons at Baylor, Cannon had 195 receptions for 3,113 yards (16.0 yards/catch) and 27 TDs and was named All-Big 12 three times.He ran a 4.41-second 40 at the NFL Combine workouts, the fourth-best time among wide receivers and tied for the 11th-best time among all Combine participants.Foxx was signed by the Jets in January to a reserve/future contract after spending time on the Seattle Seahawks' offseason and practice-squad rosters in 2015-16.

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7 minutes ago, BurnleyJet said:

I'm thinking Connor Harris could sneak into the Linebacking core, just to many on the selection are OLB's

Including Lee whos really a 4-3 OLB or big Safety.

Connor Harris is a beast with a non-stop motor, great leadership traits and is always around the ball. He will force the Jets to give him a shot and keep him on the roster. Although. he too is a practice squad candidate. But missing from the list for some reason.  

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Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer 

The Jets didn't give May 9 tenders to the following unrestricted free agents: S Antonio Allen, LB Mike Catapano, T Ryan Clady, TE Kellen Davis, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and LB Erin Henderson. This means they're not compensable free agents under the compensatory system.

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54 minutes ago, kelly said:

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer 

The Jets didn't give May 9 tenders to the following unrestricted free agents: S Antonio Allen, LB Mike Catapano, T Ryan Clady, TE Kellen Davis, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and LB Erin Henderson. This means they're not compensable free agents under the compensatory system.

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This is a pretty big roster wipeout.  Let's see who gets signed to other teams.

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It is not easy for undrafted free agents to make NFL rosters, but Connor Harris is trying to be the exception.

A star at Division II Lindenwood, Harris was picked up by the Jets as an undrafted free agent. Now he is trying to catch on in the Big Apple.Measuring 5-foot-11, 242 pounds, Harris mostly played linebacker in college. That said, he proved to be quite versatile in college. If he ends up making the 53-man roster, New York could use Harris in a variety of ways.

As he tries to secure a job, let’s take a deeper look at the Jets’ most talked about undrafted free agent pickup.

>  http://jetswire.usatoday.com/2017/05/19/who-is-jets-undrafted-free-agent-connor-harris/

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In an expected move, the New York Jets have waived/injured wide receiver Devin Smith, setting up his likely return on injured reserve.Smith, who recently underwent ACL surgery for the second time in 16 months on the same knee, probably will clear waivers. At that point, he will go on the Jets' IR list. This was a procedural move that saves them from having to use a spot on the 90-man roster.

A second-round pick in 2015, Smith was diagnosed with a torn ACL on April 17, the first day of the team's offseason program. It ended his third season. Coach Todd Bowles called it "bad luck and bad timing because the kid worked so hard to get back."Smith has been plagued by injuries from almost the first moment he stepped on the field. As a rookie, he fractured his ribs on the second day of training camp. He returned and worked his way into the receiver rotation, only to suffer torn knee ligaments late in the 2015 season. As a result, he was unavailable until midway through 2016.

In two seasons, Smith, a former standout at Ohio State, has played in 14 games. He has 10 receptions for 135 yards and one touchdown.

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A bunch of talented players weren't selected in the 2017 NFL Draft. But those guys who flew under the radar — and were signed as undrafted free agents — can still make a contribution in the NFL. The Jets signed eight undrafted rookies this year. Here are the guys from that group with the best chance of making the team, just like wide receiver Robby Anderson did last year ... 

CB XAVIER COLEMAN (PORTLAND STATE)
 
He is a Division I-AA player, but remember, the Jets have found success with a cornerback from this level before — Marcus Williams of North Dakota State.Plus, the Jets have a bunch of uncertainty in their secondary, regarding depth. They're going to keep corners Juston Burris, Morris Claiborne, Williams, and Buster Skrine.Can Coleman perhaps beat out guys like Darryl Roberts, Derrick Jones, and Jeremy Clark? The latter two were sixth-round draft picks. At 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, Coleman is a bit undersized. But he had two interceptions last season and five in 2015. Productive player. 
 
WR/PR BRISLY ESTIME (SYRACUSE)
Jalin Marshall, the Jets' primary return man last season, isn't a lock to make the roster. And even if he does, he'll have to sit out the first four games (performance-enhancing drug suspension).Could this open the door for a special teams contributor like Estime to sneak onto the 53-man roster?He is a smaller, quicker guy — 5-foot-9 and 186 pounds. But he is an experienced punt and kickoff returner, and he brought back two punts for touchdowns in 2015. 
 
FB/TE ANTHONY FIRKSER (HARVARD)
It's no secret that the Jets need answers at tight end, especially since Austin Seferian-Jenkins will be suspended the first two games (DUI arrest).The Jets could opt to keep draft pick Jordan Leggett and Firkser on the 53-man roster entering the season, and then Firkser could get cut to make room for Seferian-Jenkins when he comes back from suspension.Firkser definitely has practice squad potential, in this scenario. Last season, Firkser caught 45 passes for 702 yards and seven touchdowns. And as an Ivy League guy, he is surely a quick study. 
 
LB CONNOR HARRIS (LINDENWOOD)
A fascinating Division II prospect who could provide depth and be an asset on special teams (as a blocker/tackler, but you never know).At 5-foot-11 and 242 pounds, he isn't the biggest guy. But Jets coach Todd Bowles doesn't mind smaller, quicker linebackers, like Darron Lee, whom the Jets drafted in Round 1 last year.As for Harris, he did it all at Lindenwood last year: 138 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and two interceptions. Plus, he chipped in with 19 punts and went 12 for 12 on extra points. He isn't going to kick for the Jets, but he is a neat story nonetheless. 
 
WR GABE MARKS (WASHINGTON STATE)
He produced at a high level in a legit major conference. This isn't some small-school marvel.Now, how much of that stemmed from Washington State's pass-happy approach? Marks will have to prove he isn't just a system guy.Can he be a slot threat, at 5-foot-11 and 189 pounds? Perhaps. But he will have to demonstrate the willingness and ability to block.Last year, Marks had 89 catches for 894 yards and 13 touchdowns. The year before, he had 104 catches for 1,192 yards and 15 touchdowns. As we mentioned, he has produced.  
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Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer 

Bolstering their secondary depth, the Jets have signed veteran DB Corey White, who can play safety and cornerback. He played both spots last season for the Bills -- a total of 391 snaps and two interceptions. He also played for the Cowboys, Cards and Saints, who made him a fifth-round pick in 2012. White, 27, has played in 66 games, including 24 starts. He has six career interceptions. They waived/injured rookie PR Brisly Estime. They also visited with free agent WR Kenbrell Thompkins, a former Jet and Patriot.

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In 2015, it was Antonio Cromartie who became Public Enemy No. 1 for Jets' faithful; his on-field struggles the blame for many of the defense's woes. Last year, it was Darrelle Revis.

Now, it may be time for the lone cornerback remaining from Mike Maccagnan's 2015 spending spree to take his place under the microscope.It's practically a forgotten fact now, but Buster Skrine was the first corner the Jets signed that March. Maccagnan doled out $25 million over four years to lure him away from a handful of other interested teams. But the Jets haven't really gotten their money's worth since.

In his final season with the Browns, Skrine intercepted four passes and defended 18. He had a career-high PFF grade of 64.1. In his two years with the Jets (30 games), Skrine has just two interceptions, 13 pass breakups and an average grade of 49.5Last year, per PFF, quarterbacks threw Skrine's way 81 times. They completed 69 percent of those passes, which included three touchdowns, and had a cumulative passer rating of 94.7. Skrine's PFF grade was 53.3, which ranked 87th among qualifying cornerbacks.In 2015, Skrine was the Jets' No. 3 corner. In 2016, he was No. 2. Now, he's No. 1. The Jets desperately need him to step up and separate himself on a depth chart littered with talented-but-unproven players.

Outside of Skrine, the Jets have Morris Claiborne, who's never played a full season in his five-year career. There's second- and third-year pros Juston Burris and Darryl Roberts, who were primarily special teams players in 2016. There's Marcus Williams, who allowed five passing touchdowns and an 118.3 passer rating last year. There are rookies Jeremy Clark and Derrick Jones, who Maccagnan labeled "developmental projects" at his draft press conference.The Jets want Skrine, who's also the oldest corner at 28, to be a leader. It's tough for him to do that if his play doesn't warrant following (see Revis in 2016). This is Year 3 of Skrine's four-year contract. The Jets can cut him after the year and free $6 million. If they don't, he'll have an $8.5 million salary cap hit. 

It seems like the rightful way of passage: From heralded signing, to recipient of justifiable criticism, to release.

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50 minutes ago, kelly said:

In 2015, it was Antonio Cromartie who became Public Enemy No. 1 for Jets' faithful; his on-field struggles the blame for many of the defense's woes. Last year, it was Darrelle Revis.

Now, it may be time for the lone cornerback remaining from Mike Maccagnan's 2015 spending spree to take his place under the microscope.It's practically a forgotten fact now, but Buster Skrine was the first corner the Jets signed that March. Maccagnan doled out $25 million over four years to lure him away from a handful of other interested teams. But the Jets haven't really gotten their money's worth since.

In his final season with the Browns, Skrine intercepted four passes and defended 18. He had a career-high PFF grade of 64.1. In his two years with the Jets (30 games), Skrine has just two interceptions, 13 pass breakups and an average grade of 49.5Last year, per PFF, quarterbacks threw Skrine's way 81 times. They completed 69 percent of those passes, which included three touchdowns, and had a cumulative passer rating of 94.7. Skrine's PFF grade was 53.3, which ranked 87th among qualifying cornerbacks.In 2015, Skrine was the Jets' No. 3 corner. In 2016, he was No. 2. Now, he's No. 1. The Jets desperately need him to step up and separate himself on a depth chart littered with talented-but-unproven players.

Outside of Skrine, the Jets have Morris Claiborne, who's never played a full season in his five-year career. There's second- and third-year pros Juston Burris and Darryl Roberts, who were primarily special teams players in 2016. There's Marcus Williams, who allowed five passing touchdowns and an 118.3 passer rating last year. There are rookies Jeremy Clark and Derrick Jones, who Maccagnan labeled "developmental projects" at his draft press conference.The Jets want Skrine, who's also the oldest corner at 28, to be a leader. It's tough for him to do that if his play doesn't warrant following (see Revis in 2016). This is Year 3 of Skrine's four-year contract. The Jets can cut him after the year and free $6 million. If they don't, he'll have an $8.5 million salary cap hit. 

It seems like the rightful way of passage: From heralded signing, to recipient of justifiable criticism, to release.

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There is another thread on this-hopefully Macc did not blow it on not drafting a CB higher.

There was somewhat of a domino effect-

  • They "had" to draft Adams.   
  • They were very anxious to cut Gilcrist and his cap space/salary.
  • They were not comfortable playing Pryor and Adams together.
  • They were not comfortable with Adams playing next to the other safeties on the roster.
  • They liked Maye over the other CBs available and Josh Jones and Marcus Williams (S).  Two of the CBs have serious injuries and may not see much of 2017.
  • So for this draft, Maye will be compared against the CBs passed over for a long time.  At first glance, I thought Williams could have been a better fit.
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The Jets this week began organized team activities — the start of their spring practices, which conclude with mid-June minicamp. As Todd Bowles, Christian Hackenberg, and the rest of the Jets return to the practice field, let's take another stab at a (very early) 53-man roster projection. (Click here to see our first projection.) Remember, things obviously will change, as the Jets move closer to post-training camp roster cuts. 

QUARTERBACKS (3)
Retained: Josh McCown, Christian Hackenberg, Bryce Petty 
Cut: Nobody 
Analysis: These are the only quarterbacks on the Jets' roster right now. An easy position to project. 
 
RUNNING BACKS (4)
Retained: Matt Forte, Bilal Powell, Elijah McGuire, Julian Howsare (fullback) 
Cut: Romar Morris, Brandon Wilds
Analysis: The only questions here: Will the Jets retain a fullback? And might they try to stash McGuire on the practice squad, if they want to keep Morris as a return man? Instead, we think they'll have McGuire handle returns, since Jalin Marshall is suspended for the first four games. 
 
TIGHT ENDS (2)
Retained: Jordan Leggett, Eric Tomlinson
Cut: Braedon Bowman, Anthony Firkser, Brian Parker, Jason Vander Laan
Suspended (two games/DUI): Austin Seferian-Jenkins Analysis: Remember, without Seferian-Jenkins around to start the season, the Jets probably will have to retain another tight end besides Leggett. Bowman is also a reasonable candidate for that spot. 
 
WIDE RECEIVERS (6)
Retained: Eric Decker, Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson, Chad Hansen, ArDarius Stewart, Charone Peake
Cut: KD Cannon, Deshon Foxx, Frankie Hammond, Gabe Marks, Quinton Patton, Myles White 
Injured reserve: Devin Smith 
Suspended (four games/PEDs): Jalin Marshall 
Analysis: Pretty straightforward, though maybe Patton or Marks will challenge for a roster spot. 
 
OFFENSIVE LINE (10)
Retained: Kelvin Beachum, James Carpenter, Wesley Johnson, Brian Winters, Ben Ijalana, Brandon Shell, Dakota Dozier, Brent Qvale, Jonotthan Harrison, Craig Watts 
Cut: Jeff Adams, Javarius Leamon, Alex Balducci, Chris Bordelon, Ben Braden 
Analysis: Watts is a roster-fringe guy. The Jets this week waived receiver/return man Brisly Estime with an injury designation. Before that transaction, we thought maybe the Jets would keep Estime as a returner, which would've bumped Watts to the cut line. Expect the Jets to keep nine or 10 offensive linemen. 
 
DEFENSIVE LINE (6)
Retained: Steve McLendon, Leonard Williams, Muhammad Wilkerson, Deon Simon, Sheldon Richardson, Lawrence Thomas
Cut: Brandin Bryant, Patrick Gamble, Anthony Johnson, Claude Pelon, Mike Pennel 
Analysis: Now that it looks like the Jets won't trade Richardson before the season, this is the group they'll roll with. Pennel could make a push for Thomas' spot, however. 
 
LINEBACKERS (9)
Retained: David Harris, Jordan Jenkins, Darron Lee, Josh Martin, Corey Lemonier, Lorenzo Mauldin, Dylan Donahue, Freddie Bishop, Bruce Carter 
Cut: Frank Beltre, Connor Harris, Randell Johnson, Jevaris Jones, Julian Stanford 
Analysis: Now that Carter is back with the Jets, we have him making the team as a backup inside linebacker over Stanford. 
 
SAFETIES (4)
Retained: Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, Calvin Pryor, Rontez Miles 
Cut: Doug Middleton, Ronald Martin 
Analysis: Miles, who has special teams value, will battle with Martin and Middleton for the final spot. 
 
CORNERBACKS (6)
Retained: Juston Burris, Morris Claiborne, Buster Skrine, Marcus Williams, Jeremy Clark, Darryl Roberts
Cut: Xavier Coleman, Derrick Jones, Bryson Keeton, Dexter McDougle, Corey White
Analysis: Jones, a sixth-round draft pick, could land on the practice squad. And don't count him out in terms of challenging Roberts for that roster spot, either. 
 
SPECIAL TEAMS (3)
Retained: Chandler Catanzaro, Tanner Purdum, Lachlan Edwards 
Cut: Ross Martin 
Analysis: Does Martin have a legit shot of winning a kicking competition with Catanzaro? 

At this point, we don't think so. But things change quickly in kicking competitions. 

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Facing a four-game suspension to start the season, a contrite Jalin Marshallicon-article-link.gif knows he is not in position to look ahead.

"I can't really think about what's going to happen when the season starts," he said after the Jets’ first OTA of the spring. "I do have four preseason games to play. If you play well, everything else speaks for itself. They can't rid of a guy who's going to help the team win, so that's what I try to do day in and day out. Go out there and make sure they know I can help the team win."

An undrafted free agent out of Ohio State, Marshall made the opening-day roster and contributed both on offense and on special teams. In 10 games, Marshall had 14 receptions and two touchdown receptions. But Marshall is learning a new offensive system under first-year coordinator John Morton."Just be that playmaker that the coach is looking for," Marshall said regarding his goals in OTAs and training camp. "We have a lot of great receivers right now and everybody is trying to solidify their role on the team. You just have to solidify that role, go out there every day and make them feel that you're ready to play."

The Jets have a deep receiving corps led by veterans Eric Deckericon-article-link.gif and Quincy Enunwaicon-article-link.gif. Robby Andersonicon-article-link.gif and Charone Peakeicon-article-link.gif, fellow rookies in 2016, had 42 and 19 receptions respectively. The room got more crowded with the free agency acquisition of Quinton Pattonicon-article-link.gif and drafting of both ArDarius Stewarticon-article-link.gif and Chad Hansenicon-article-link.gif."I feel like if I can go out there every day, perform at a high level and still get somebody ready that's going to have to replace me, then maybe that'll solidify my role on the team as a leader and as a player,” Marshall said. “Right now I'm just doing what I can to help the team as best as I can."

Asked about Marshall at the NFL owners meetings in March, Jets head coach Todd Bowles delivered a forthright response.  "He'll get the reps early on, but obviously as a coach you understand that he's not going to be around the first four games and (other) guys are going to get more of the reps," he said. "And you open a door and give a guy a chance to play, if he takes his spot he takes his spot.”

Marshall finds himself in the mix for the starting return roles yet again as special teams coordinator Brant Boyer declared an open competition earlier this week. Marshall averaged 24.9 yards per kickoff and 5.6 yards per punt return in the regular season.

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Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer 

With Calvin Pryor off to the Browns, the Jets addressed their depth at safety, signing former Steelers S Shamarko Thomas, a four-year veteran. Thomas, 26, an unrestricted free agent, has played 48 games, compiling 53 tackles. He has no sacks and no interceptions. Thomas, a fourth-round pick out of Syracuse in 2013, also can be a core special teams contributor. To make room, they waived LB Jevaris Jones.

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The Jets cut both Eric Decker and David Harris on Tuesday. What's the depth chart look like without them ?

What's the depth chart look like now ?

Who would have thought Christian Hackenberg's beautiful back-shoulder touchdown to Eric Decker would be the least-eventful thing to happen at One Jets Drive Tuesday?

After the Jets' eighth organized team activity, general manager Mike Maccagnan gave two well-respected veterans their walking papers. it started with linebacker David Harris, then followed by telling Decker he'll follow shortly. The Jets will first try to trade the receiver. If nothing comes up, they'll release him. 

The two moves leave the Jets roster in dire shape. Here's a look at the presumed starting depth chart. 

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Jets expected to sign Jordan Todman

Posted by Charean Williams on June 12, 2017, 6:33 PM EDT
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The Jets are expected to sign veteran running back Jordan Todman, according to ESPN’s Adam Caplan.Todman has played for four teams in six seasons, starting three of 61 games. He has rushed for 531 yards and three touchdowns on 124 career carries.

He made the Colts’ roster last season because of his special teams ability. Todman took over the Colts’ kickoff return duties midway through last season and went 99 yards for a touchdown on the opening kickoff against the Packers, earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. Last season, he averaged 29.9 yards on 16 kickoffs with 11 of his returns going for 20 or more yards and three going for 40 or more yards.

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The Jets have signed former Colts RB/KRJordan Todman, who immediately becomes the best kickoff returner on the roster. He scored on a 99-yard return last season. Todman probably will battle rookie Elijah McGuire for the No. 3 RB job. The Jets are holding open auditions at this week's minicamp. They have 12 non-roster tryouts, which is unprecedented. The group includes RB Denard Robinson and RB/PR Dexter McCluster.

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1 hour ago, kelly said:

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer 

 They have 12 non-roster tryouts, which is unprecedented.

A brief Google search shows the Ravens had at least 8 non-roster veteran players at their 2014 camp and signed 4 to contracts

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Report-Ravens-To-Sign-Multiple-Tryout-Players/6d8ca011-1fac-445e-9434-8383965379cb

An Indy reporter commented last year:

The Colts are skillfully taking advantage of a rule that permits them to invite tryout candidates to their minicamp.

 

 

 

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The Jets wrapped up minicamp on Thursday. Heading into training camp, who's a lock to make the roster, and who could be in trouble ?

How are things looking after minicamp ? The Jets have quite a long time before they need to put the finishing touches on their 53-man roster. But is there ever a point in time where it's too early to take a look at the general state of things?

Heck no there isn't !

With minicamp and organized team activities (OTAs) a thing of the past, we've compiled a general overview of the current 90-man roster. We separated things into three tiers: The long shots, guys on the bubble, those that are safe for now, and the roster locks. 

Take a look below. Have a question, comment or concern? Let us know in the comment section. 

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My bubble players who could not make the team despite predictions (and their substitutes) are:

Howsare (Firkser)

Harper (Marquess)

Dozier (Braden or someone else-Dozier has been around too long to be so useless).

McClendon (Pennel)

Donahue (one of the others)

The CBs are spot on-Jones does not make the 53.

Something will be different in the backup safeties.  It will not be Middleton and Miles.

Injuries are the wildcard here.

 

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Many NFL players who don’t make a 53-man roster after summer cut-downs solely continue their training until another opportunity arises. Jets plackicker Ross Martinicon-article-link.gif not only maintained his football regiment last September, but he also lined up a job at IBM for his life after football.“Throughout my senior year, my first and foremost passion was to make it to the NFL, but I also wanted to have a contingency plan,” said Martin, who majored in psychology with a minor in marketing management at Duke. “I did a couple interviews with a couple different firms and ended up getting the offer from IBM with a start date in October last year. I went the whole course with the Jets through the preseason and everything. I got cut and started working for IBM in October of last year all the way up through April.”

An undrafted player, Martin connected on four of six field goals last preseason. He nailed a 55-yarder against the Giants before entering the workforce.

“It was a six-month training program, which worked out exceptionally well for the timing,” he said. “It was a rotational program where you learn a lot of the different industries and products that IBM has to offer. Then I came back to the Jets. It worked out really well where I could complete that whole training program and move back here.”

For those six months, Martin lived on 34th Street and Second Avenue, commuting to work in the concrete jungle. The 23-year-old bounced around different departments within IBM’s sales division and found a niche in financial security and services.“Financial because it’s New York City,” Martin explained. “Almost everyone in the top banks in the world is based right there. Also, it’s such a growing field and it’s nothing that’s going to go away any time soon. As everything gets more digitalized, more responsibilities are on the digital infrastructures of these banks. It’s never going to go away. There will always be people trying to hack into those and access those funds. It’s definitely something that’s a growing little niche within the tech community.”

The 5’9”, 183-pounder signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on Jan. 4 and with a report day of April 17 for the beginning of offseason workouts, all the chips fell fortuitously for Martin.  Jets special teams coordinator said “it’s a wide open kicking competition” as Martin will compete with Chandler Cantaznaro this summer.“I had some great managers while working there,” he said of IBM. “It was their hometown team, which made it a very easy transition. Also, they said we’ll see you in 10 years or whenever it is, and they’ll welcome me back.” 

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