JetNation Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 By Glenn Naughton Having trimmed their roster to the required 75 players prior to tomorrow night’s final preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the list of the players let go by the Jets is a positive development for one of Gang Green’s many undrafted free agent rookies. ROSTER UPDATE: @nyjets reduce roster to 75; waive/injured S Dion Bailey, DL Jake Ceresna and RB Romar Morris. https://t.co/XzXsTLQfQS #Jets — NYJ Communications (@NYJetsPR) August 30, 2016 In cutting ties with Dion Bailey, the Jets have one less safety in the room while Appalachian State product Doug Middleton has made it through to the next round of cuts. The rangy 6′ , 210 lb Middleton was one of the first undrafted free agents added to the roster after impressing team brass during OTA’s. With Marcus Gilchirst and Calvin Pryor set as the team’s starters and Rontez Miles likely to stick as well, Middleton will compete with Ronald Martin for what is possibly the final safety spot. Running back Romar Morris and defensive lineman Jake Ceresna were also let go by the Jets. Don’t be surprised if we see Morris’ name again when practice squad signings are announced. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Really like Doug Middleton. Another position upgrade as Dion Bailey was to slow to stop RBs out of the backfield. Keep upgrading Macc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Realistic possibility that 3 UDFAs make the 53. That would be some haul if they pan out, in addition to our draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 2 hours ago, BroadwayJets said: Realistic possibility that 3 UDFAs make the 53. That would be some haul if they pan out, in addition to our draft picks. I think this is where the Jets make hay sweeping out Bradway & the boys. A great scout cuts his teeth on the road, in cheap hotels, in small towns, it's not easy work & you can bet takes its toll over the years. Macc brought in his own youngsters. Hungry dudes still in love with their job, still trying to make a name for themselves & trying to be the guy that finds those diamonds in the rough. Just imagine like you said, Anderson, Marshall & Middleton becoming future contributors! All of them are really hard workers with tremendous character. That would be like having 2 drafts in one year. That's how you make up for those 2nd round misses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RESNewYork Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/09/nearly_an_eagle_jets_doug_middleton_wants_to_prove.html#incart_river_index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I was hoping we would draft this guy, was very happy when we got him via UDFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 2 hours ago, RESNewYork said: http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/09/nearly_an_eagle_jets_doug_middleton_wants_to_prove.html#incart_river_index He's a lifelong jets fan? Lol poor guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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