ROSTER dept. - projecting jets’ 2019 53-man roster.. ~ ~ ~

kelly · July 1, 2019

Jets quarterback Sam Darnold thinks offensive lineman Chuma Edoga can make it in the NFL.

Edoga was a third-round pick by the Jets in this past April’s draft out of USC and was just recently signed by the team. He was teammates with Darnold at USC for two seasons and started in 12 games in which Darnold played quarterback. Darnold knows Edoga’s style of play from USC and believes he has the potential to thrive at the next level.“I’m just really excited for him, just as a friend, for him to be able to get drafted where he was drafted and for us to take a chance on him, I think it’s going to pay off for this organization in the future,” Darnold said, per the team’s website. “I see him really excelling in the NFL.”

At 308 pounds, Edoga gives the Jets needed offensive line depth and could even push for a starting job. However, he is coming over with some character concerns. He failed a drug test at USC and also shoved an official during a game and was ejected.Right now the Jets are set at both tackle positions with Kelvin Beachum and Brandon Shell. But both players’ futures are in question, so Edoga, 22, might be able to get some playing time.No one knows what Edoga will be in the NFL, but it’s a good sign that his quarterback is showing a little faith in him.

> https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2019/06/30/jets-qb-sam-darnold-chuma-edoga-excelling-nfl/

kelly · July 5, 2019

The Jets will report to training camp on Wednesday, July 24 to kick off the 2019 season.In the 20 days leading up to training camp, NJ Advance Media will be counting down the 20 most important players for the 2019 season.That is: the players that will be the most important to the team’s success this upcoming season.

Checking in at No. 20 is a brand new cornerback, who former general manager Mike Maccagnan scooped up on the cheap ...

WHO: Brian Poole

POSITION: Cornerback

AGE: 26

YEAR: 4th

HOW HE DID IN 2018: Poole took a huge step forward in terms of big-play ability last season, setting a new career high with three interceptions; before that, he’d managed just one pick in two years. He also got to the quarterback more often, setting a new benchmark with three sacks. Basically, Poole proved he can be used in a variety of different ways and can be dangerous in multiple facets of his game.

STATS: 16 games played, nine starts, three interceptions, two fumbles recovered, six pass breakups, three sacks, four tackles for loss.

CONTRACT: One year, $3 million for 2019

WHY HE’S IMPORTANT: The Jets have struggled to get consistent production at slot cornerback for the past few years. Buster Skrine was always OK, but never quite trustworthy enough to get the job done week in and week out. Penalties and big errors were always a bugaboo. Plus, under new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, the Jets’ cornerback group is likely to be under a lot more pressure, thanks to creative blitzes that leave DBs on an island at time. Poole and the rest of the Jets corners have to make sure they cover well enough to give their defensive front time to get home. And right now, that CB group looks shaky. So proving that assessment wrong is imperative.

HE SAID IT: “We really can’t control what they say, all we can do it come to work every day and work, continue to get better and come the season’s time, they’ll see. I like (the group). I think it’s really good. We have a lot of talent, a lot of experience." – Poole on the Jets’ perceived weakness at cornerback.

> https://www.nj.com/jets/2019/07/jets-top-20-can-brian-poole-solve-jets-years-long-inconsistency-at-slot-corner.html

kelly · July 23, 2019

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer

With TE Chris Herndon due to serve a four-game suspension, the Jets signed former Texans veteran Ryan Griffin — a necessary move. They would've had only four tight ends for the preseason (counting Herndon, who can play in preseason games), but four isn't enough. Griffin (136 career catches) immediately becomes their most accomplished tight end. That isn't saying much because, after Herndon, there's a big drop off to Eric Tomlinson, Daniel Brown and rookie Trevon Wesco. Griffin can use the preseason to learn the offense. By Week 1, he should be up to speed. The signing was first reported by the NFL Network.

> https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets

kelly · July 23, 2019

> https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/22/new-york-jets-roster-training-camp/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news

With training camp begining this week, the Jets have their 90-man roster just about set. The only big move expected regards Quinnen Williams, who still has to sign his rookie deal.The Jets would like to solve this issue sooner rather than later, but Sam Darnold missed three days of training camp last season for the same reason, so the same could go for Williams.

The only listed injured player Gang Green currently has is Jalin Moore. Moore, an undrafted free agent out of Appalachian State, was viewed as having an outside shot of making the team. That has been put on hold with him being placed on the Non-Football Injury list and New York re-signing Bilal Powell.

Here’s how the Jets’ 90-man roster looks now:

Player	#	Pos	HT	WT	Age	Exp	College
Jamal Adams	33	S	6-1	213	23	3	LSU
Justin Alexandre	59	DL	6-5	256	21	R	Incarnate Word
Jeff Allison	49	LB	5-11	228	22	R	Fresno State
Calvin Anderson	76	T	6-5	300	23	R	Texas
Henry Anderson	96	DL	6-6	301	27	5	Stanford
Robby Anderson	11	WR	6-3	190	26	4	Valencia College
Bless Austin	41	CB	6-1	198	23	R	Rutgers
Tarell Basham	93	LB	6-4	266	25	3	Ohio
Kelvin Beachum	68	T	6-3	308	30	8	Southern Methodist
Le’Veon Bell	26	RB	6-1	225	27	6	Michigan State
Josh Bellamy	15	WR	6-0	208	30	5	Louisville
Ben Braden	69	OL	6-6	329	25	2	Michigan
Daniel Brown	87	TE	6-5	247	27	5	James Madison
Kyron Brown	40	CB	6-1	195	23	R	Akron
Brandon Bryant	38	S	6-0	215	23	1	Mississippi State
James Burgess	58	LB	6-0	230	25	3	Louisville
Deontay Burnett	18	WR	6-0	186	21	2	Southern California
Tevaughn Campbell	35	CB	6-0	200	26	1	Regina (Canada)
Trenton Cannon	40	RB	5-11	185	24	2	Virginia State
Blake Cashman	53	LB	6-1	237	23	R	Minnesota
Chandler Catanzaro	7	K	6-3	200	28	6	Clemson
Jeremy Clark	23	CB	6-3	220	25	1	Michigan
Tom Compton	77	OL	6-6	315	30	7	South Dakota
Brandon Copeland	51	LB	6-3	263	28	5	Pennsylvania
Jamison Crowder	82	WR	5-9	177	26	5	Duke
Sam Darnold	14	QB	6-3	225	22	2	Southern California
Matt Darr	3	P	6-1	217	27	2	Tennessee
Greg Dortch	2	WR	5-7	173	21	R	Wake Forest
Chuma Edoga	75	T	6-3	308	22	R	Southern California
Lachlan Edwards	4	P	6-4	209	27	4	Sam Houston State
Quincy Enunwa	81	WR	6-2	225	27	5	Nebraska
Luke Falk	8	QB	6-4	215	24	2	Washington State
Folorunso Fatukasi	94	DL	6-4	318	24	2	Connecticut
Jonotthan Harrison	78	OL	6-4	300	27	6	Florida
De’Angelo Henderson	32	RB	5-7	208	26	2	Coastal Carolina
Quadree Henderson	10	WR	5-8	192	22	2	Pittsburgh
Thomas Hennessy	42	LS	6-2	246	25	3	Duke
Chris Herndon	89	TE	6-4	253	23	2	Miami (FL)
Neville Hewitt	46	LB	6-2	234	26	5	Marshall
Valentine Holmes	39	RB/WR	6-1	200	23	1	No College
Jordan Jenkins	48	LB	6-3	259	25	4	Georgia
Trumaine Johnson	22	CB	6-2	213	29	8	Montana
Derrick Jones	31	CB	6-2	188	24	3	Mississippi
Fred Jones	61	DL	6-2	304	22	R	Florida State
J.J. Jones	84	WR	5-10	174	26	2	West Georgia
Tyler Jones	63	G	6-3	306	23	R	North Carolina State
Bronson Kaufusi	91	DL	6-6	275	28	3	BYU
Harvey Langi	44	LB	6-2	250	26	2	BYU
Toa Lobendahn	60	OL	6-3	295	23	R	Southern California
Frankie Luvu	50	LB	6-3	236	22	2	Washington State
Arthur Maulet	37	CB	5-10	190	26	3	Memphis
Marcus Maye	20	S	6-0	207	26	3	Florida
Elijah McGuire	25	RB	5-10	214	25	3	Louisiana-Lafayette
Steve McLendon	99	DL	6-3	310	33	10	Troy
Montrel Meander	30	CB	6-2	215	24	1	Grambling State
Doug Middleton	36	S	6-0	210	25	3	Appalachian State
Rontez Miles	45	S	6-0	203	30	5	California (PA)
Wyatt Miller	71	OL	6-4	306	23	R	Central Florida
Ty Montgomery	88	WR/RB	6-0	216	26	5	Stanford
Jordan Morgan	66	G	6-4	311	25	2	Kutztown
C.J. Mosley	57	LB	6-2	250	27	6	Alabama
Jamey Mosley	55	LB	6-5	248	23	R	Alabama
Mark Myers	32	CB	5-10	185	24	1	Southeastern
Parry Nickerson	43	CB	5-10	182	24	2	Tulane
Kelechi Osemele	70	G	6-5	330	30	8	Iowa State
Charone Peake	17	WR	6-2	209	26	4	Clemson
Kyle Phillips	98	DL	6-4	277	22	R	Tennessee
Jachai Polite	56	LB	6-3	258	21	R	Florida
Brian Poole	34	CB	5-10	213	26	4	Florida
Bilal Powell	29	RB	5-10	204	30	9	Louisville
Brent Qvale	79	OL	6-7	315	28	5	Nebraska
Santos Ramirez	39	S	6-2	204	23	R	Arkansas
Darryl Roberts	27	CB	6-0	182	28	5	Marshall
Trevon Sanders	64	DL	6-2	327	22	R	Troy
Brandon Shell	72	T	6-5	324	27	4	South Carolina
Nathan Shepherd	97	DL	6-4	315	25	2	Fort Hays State
Trevor Siemian	19	QB	6-3	220	27	5	Northwestern
Eric Smith	65	T	6-4	308	23	2	Virginia
Jeff Smith	9	WR	6-1	195	22	R	Boston College
MyQuon Stout	62	DL	6-1	280	23	R	Appalachian State
Deonte Thompson	1	WR	6-0	204	30	7	Florida
Eric Tomlinson	83	TE	6-6	263	27	4	Texas-El Paso
Jon Toth	64	C	6-5	310	25	1	Kentucky
Davis Webb	5	QB	6-5	225	24	3	California
Trevon Wesco	47	TE	6-3	267	23	R	West Virginia
Tim White	6	WR	5-11	185	25	2	Arizona State
Leonard Williams	92	DL	6-5	302	25	5	Southern California
Avery Williamson	54	LB	6-1	246	27	6	Kentucky
Anthony Wint	52	LB	6-0	224	23	1	Florida International
Brian Winters	67	G	6-4	320	28	7	Kent State
Reserve/Drafted; Unsigned
Player	#	Pos	HT	WT	Age	Exp	College
Quinnen Williams	95	DL	6-3	303	21	R	Alabama
Reserve/Non-Football Injury
Player	#	Pos	HT	WT	Age	Exp	College
Jalin Moore	30	RB	5-10	212	23

kelly · July 24, 2019

The New York Jets open training camp July 24 at the team's facility in Florham Park, New Jersey. Here's a 53-man roster projection:

QUARTERBACK (3): Sam Darnold, Trevor Siemian, Davis Webb

A summer without a quarterback competition? Oh, no, what will we write about? The only real battle will be Darnold versus Darnold, meaning: How quickly can he reach his big-time potential? Siemian will be the No. 2 quarterback; only an awful preseason will change that. He has two factors working in his favor: A $1 million guarantee and actual game experience, something none of the other backups have. His experience is key, especially since Darnold still is a young pup. Webb and Luke Falk will vie for the No. 3 spot -- if there is a No. 3 spot.

RUNNING BACK (4): Le'Veon Bell, Ty Montgomery, Bilal Powell, Trenton Cannon

Bell and Montgomery are locks. Beyond them, it's hard to predict. Powell is a wild card because of his age (30) and health (neck surgery last fall). If he can be the player he was (I'm betting on him), it makes Elijah McGuire expendable. McGuire has been underwhelming, and his value is limited because he doesn't play special teams. Everybody is writing off Cannon because of his struggles as a punt/kickoff returner, but he's the fastest player on the team and makes a lot of tackles on special teams.

WIDE RECEIVER (6): Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa, Jamison Crowder, Joshua Bellamy, Charone Peake, Greg Dortch

Coach Adam Gase is praying for an injury-free season because there's a big drop off after the top three. After them, it's a bunch of special-teams guys with limited backgrounds as receivers. Don't be surprised if new general manager Joe Douglas adds a veteran pass catcher before opening day. Bellamy and Peake will stick because they're fantastic on special teams. What's missing is a proven punt returner; I still don't understand why they didn't re-sign All-Pro Andre Roberts. For now, we'll give the job to the 5-foot-7 Dortch, an explosive punt returner at Wake Forest, but you have to think someone better will come along.

TIGHT END (4): Eric Tomlinson, Ryan Griffin, Daniel Brown, Trevon Wesco

Chris Herndon's four-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy will hurt the offense because he's the only tight end with a track record as a downfield receiver. Griffin, an 11th-hour addition, is a slight upgrade because he can function as a possession receiver. Tomlinson, Brown and Wesco -- the only other tight ends on the roster -- have combined for 51 career catches. Wesco, a fourth-round pick, has the ability to double as a fullback. They could use Enunwa in a hybrid tight end/receiver role, which he played in 2016.

OFFENSIVE LINE (9): Kelvin Beachum, Kelechi Osemele, Jonotthan Harrison, Brian Winters, Brandon Shell, Chuma Edoga, Tom Compton, Calvin Anderson, Jon Toth

Anybody who nails this projection deserves a prize. This is a tough one because, frankly, there are no roster locks beyond the top six. Translation: Depth is a major concern. Compton, Anderson and Toth will compete with the likes of Brent Qvale and Ben Braden, not to mention every offensive lineman who hits the waiver wire. All signs point to Harrison winning the center job, while Edoga, a third-round pick, could give Shell a run for the right-tackle spot. Under ideal circumstances (read: no injuries), this is an average line. An injury or two could wreck everything.

DEFENSIVE LINE (6): Leonard Williams, Henry Anderson, Quinnen Williams, Steve McLendon, Nathan Shepherd, Bronson Kaufusi

This is one of the Jets' deepest positions, so there will be one or two noteworthy cuts. In this case, the odd man out is Folorunso Fatukasi, a 2018 sixth-round pick. He's not a scheme fit for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who prefers quick linemen who can get upfield. The previous regime had begun to lose faith in Fatukasi and Nathan Shepherd (2018 third-rounder), an ominous sign. There will be speculation about McLendon because of his age (33), but his spot is safe unless there's a significant drop off. He's a team leader and the ideal mentor for Quinnen Williams, who will usurp his playing time. Kaufusi, versatile and relentless, can win a job if he builds on his outstanding spring.

LINEBACKER (8): C.J. Mosley, Avery Williamson, Jordan Jenkins, Brandon Copeland, Jachai Polite, Neville Hewitt, Frankie Luvu, Blake Cashman

Gregg Williams likes to use his bench, so depth is important, especially at this position. There's plenty of toughness, especially with the addition of Mosley, but there's still a shortage of speed on the edge. Polite, a third-round pick, can change that if he can contribute immediately as a situational pass-rusher. Jenkins could see time as a down lineman in four-man fronts and Copeland could be used as an off-ball linebacker in certain situations. The Jets will miss Darron Lee's athleticism, but not his immaturity.

SECONDARY (10): Trumaine Johnson, Darryl Roberts, Brian Poole, Parry Nickerson, Derrick Jones, Kyron Brown, Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, Rontez Miles, Doug Middleton

Where's the panic button? Cornerback should be Douglas' No. 1 priority because this isn't a winning group. Johnson and Poole are coming off down years and Roberts never has been a full-time starter. The Jets are hoping Gregg Williams can light a fire under Johnson, who coasted last season after receiving a monster contract. (In fairness, he also was hampered by a leg injury.) Even if he lives up to his CB1 billing, the team needs reinforcements and/or a breakout performance by one of the kids. At safety, this is a good group, assuming Maye makes a full recovery from shoulder surgery. He was limited in the spring and will begin camp on the physically unable to perform list, but is expected to be ready for Week 1. Miles and Middleton have dealt with injuries, too. Can you sense a theme developing? Adams is terrific. He's the heartbeat of the defense and never leaves the field.

SPECIALISTS (3): K Chandler Catanzaro, P Lachlan Edwards, LS Thomas Hennessy

The only competitive position is punter, where newcomer Matt Darr will try to unseat Edwards. Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer said Edwards had a terrific spring, so we'll see. I'd expect Montgomery, the team's new Swiss-Army knife, to be the kickoff returner. The punt-returning job is wide open. They will need two players to replace Roberts.

> https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/80332/jets-53-man-roster-projection-includes-alarming-lack-of-depth-in-key-areas

kelly · July 25, 2019

Training camp has arrived.

The Jets reported to their Florham Park practice facility on Wednesday and will kick off practice Thursday, as they begin their preseason preparations for the 2019 campaign.Between now and Labor Day weekend, head coach Adam Gase and new general manager Joe Douglas will be hard at work evaluating their roster and deciding which of their current 90 players will stick around when that number gets slashed down to 53 ahead of the regular season.So, we took a look at the Jets’ current squad and evaluated which players are currently most likely to make the team out of training camp.

Keep in mind that things can still change due to injury, signings or waiver pickups. But this is how we view the Jets’ 53-man roster for this season shaping up as of right now:

Quarterbacks (2): Sam Darnold, Trevor Siemian

No questions here, really – unless the Jets opt to add a third QB to the roster. But Darnold and Siemian are the obvious top two, especially after watching how the reps were distributed during the spring.

Running backs (4): Le’Veon Bell, Ty Montgomery, Bilal Powell, Trenton Cannon

Bell is the lock of all locks on this roster, of course. And the Jets signed Powell late on, so presumably they decided to scoop him up because they liked him better than their other current depth options. Montgomery’s versatility and ability to play wide receiver should keep him around. He took first-team reps when Bell skipped voluntary practices, which is also a good sign. Then, it comes down to the final spot. Cannon and Eli McGuire are probably the leading contenders, but we went with Cannon here because of his special teams abilities. Even if he can’t be a punt returner, he can be valuable in coverage because of his speed; he led the unit in tackles as a rookie.

Wide receivers (7): Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa, Jamison Crowder, Charone Peake, Deontay Burnett, Josh Bellamy, Greg Dortch

Anderson, Enunwa and Crowder are the top three at this position and will likely see the lion’s share of the reps. But after that, the position is pretty wide open. Peake makes the team because he’s a special teams ace. Dortch, an undrafted rookie, is in the mix for the return job and has flashed solid potential as a receiver, too. Bellamy was just signed this offseason and is probably another special teams guy. Then, the question is how many players the Jets keep at this spot. We think they make room for Burnett, who was impressive in his limited run as a rookie last season. Having an extra wideout feels right, considering the quality of depth is shaky. The Jets make up for it with quantity.

Tight ends (3): Ryan Griffin, Trevon Wesco, Daniel Brown

Yes, there’s still a chance that Eric Tomlinson makes this team. But he seems redundant now that the Jets have Wesco, who is a blocking-minded player first and foremost. Heck, he played fullback in college. But unlike Tomlinson, he has upside in the passing game. The Jets are in love with Chris Herndon, who came on strong during the second half of his rookie year, but he’s suspended to start the year. That’s a big reason they brought in Griffin, who they signed just before camp. Brown flashed great hands in spring and should also contribute on special teams.

Offensive linemen (10): Kelvin Beachum, Kelechi Osemele, Jonotthan Harrison, Brian Winters, Brandon Shell, Chuma Edoga, Ben Braden, Jon Toth, Tom Compton, Brent Qvale

Will the Jets keep nine or 10 offensive linemen? Again, the quality isn’t quite there, so let’s go with quantity. The first five guys on this list are the obvious starters. Edoga just got drafted in the third round, so he’s safe. Compton has the ability to play guard or tackle, which makes him a useful backup. Toth is the only other center on the roster, so he stays. If the Jets go with nine, then it could be a choice between Braden and Qvale. We’ll keep both instead.

Defensive linemen (6): Leonard Williams, Quinnen Williams, Henry Anderson, Steve McLendon, Nathan Shepherd, Bronson Kaufusi

No question about any of the first four players on this list, but the last two – Shepherd and Kaufusi – still have work to do. Kaufusi put together a very nice spring, however, so he’s in pole position for a job. he has to maintain that level through training camp to keep it, though. Shepherd also sticks around, but mostly because of a lack of other good options. If the Jets make any additions to the roster, those two could be in trouble. Notable cut: Foley Fatukasi, who was a 2018 draft pick.

Linebackers (8): C.J. Mosley, Avery Williamson, Jordan Jenkins, Jachai Polite, Brandon Copeland, Frankie Luvu, Blake Cashman, Neville Hewitt

Pretty straightforward selections here. Mosley and Williamson are the obvious starters on the inside, while Jenkins and Copeland seem set to start again on the edge – unless Polite can make a run and knock Copeland off that perch. Cashman should be a special teams contributor as a rookie. Luvu had a solid first year in the league and provides rotational depth on the outside. The only potential omission is Anthony Wint, who could sneak his way onto this roster, too.

Cornerbacks (6): Trumaine Johnson, Darryl Roberts, Brian Poole, Parry Nickerson, Derrick Jones, Jeremy Clark

This group could well change throughout training camp, especially if general manager Joe Douglas is able to pick up some pieces off other teams’ scrap heaps. He already made two CB pickups early in his tenure, which proves he isn’t sold on this group. But, for now, we don’t know enough about either of those guys – Montrel Meander or Mark Myers – to pencil them ahead of the Jets’ more established players. Nickerson, Jones and Clark are all vulnerable, though.

Safeties (4): Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, Doug Middleton, Rontez Miles

Adams and Maye are surefire starters, when healthy. There’s a chance Maye isn’t back in time for Week 1, but Gase said he’s optimistic that he will be, so we’re pencilling him in. Middleton and Miles spent the spring splitting reps as the next man up, when Maye was held out of 11-on-11 periods. So, they’re jockeying for the No. 3 spot, but both are clearly safe at this point. The only question is whether or not the Jets hang onto a fifth safety, but we think they use that spot elsewhere instead.

Punters (1): Lachlan Edwards

We give Edwards the edge over Matt Darr in the competition here. Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer has always been a fan of Edwards, which could help his cause. But he’s not a lock yet.

Kickers (1): Chandler Catanzaro

No competition to speak of here. So, as long as Catanzaro has a solid training camp and preseason, he should have no trouble making the final cuts.

Long snappers (1): Thomas Hennessy

Hennessy is the only specialist at this position and has been rock solid for the Jets the past few seasons.

OTHER DESIGNATIONS

Suspended list: TE Chris Herndon

PUP list: S Brandon Bryant

Active/non-football injury list: CB Bless Austin

> https://www.nj.com/jets/2019/07/jets-53-man-roster-projection-entering-training-camp-which-players-are-currently-in-line-for-jobs.html

kelly · July 26, 2019

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer

A week from now, no one will rememberJets rookie DT Quinnen Williams missed one practice in training camp. In the end, the two sides came to an agreement before it got nutty. Williams, who agreed to a four-year, $32.5M contract Thursday, will be on the practice field Friday. Now it's on Williams, drafted third overall, to live up to the hype. We didn't see much of him in the spring because of a calf injury. Dude is uber-talented and should be a difference maker for the Jets.

> https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets

Apache 51 · July 26, 2019

Old profile pic was better.

kelly · July 26, 2019

Brian Poole’s stint on the NFI list lasted all of one practice.

The team announced Thursday that it has moved cornerback Brian Poole off of the Active/NFI list and onto the active roster. He can practice on Friday. Adam Gase said on Thursday that Poole was dealing with a conditioning issue.In a corresponding move, the Jets waived defensive lineman Fred Jones, the nephew of former Jets star Marvin Jones.

The Jets are already thin at the cornerback position, so the fact that Poole’s absence wasn’t serious is a sigh of relief. In practice on Thursday, the Jets had Arthur Maulet in Poole’s slot position. The Jets are counting on Poole to improve a secondary that isn’t very deep or talented.Poole spent the first three years of his career with the Falcons. He had a breakout season last year with 74 tackles, three sacks and three interceptions.

With Poole off the NFI list, Marcus Maye is the only starting player who isn’t healthy yet as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.

> https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/jets-quickly-activate-cb-brian-poole-off-of-active-nfi-list/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news

kelly · August 1, 2019

Chandler Catanzaro has gotten off to a shaky start this summer, but the Jets are not currently looking to add at the position.

Adam Gase was asked about bringing in competition for Catanzaro, who has struggled thus far in camp, on Wednesday. The head coach quickly put an end to such thoughts.“He had a really good spring. That’s kind of part of training camp, you start working through things,” Gase told reporters. “Sometimes that happens. We got an experienced guy that’s had success.”Catanzaro’s struggles were on display Wednesday despite Gase’s vote of confidence. He had two misses from 41 and 45 yards. However, he bounced back, nailing a kick from 51 yards out.

Despite an inconsistent training camp, the Jets brass is confident they’ve brought back a kicker who can be as reliable as he was in 2017.

“This group feels good about … what he’s done in this organization before, and what he’s doing out here starting in the spring,” Gase said. “That’s how we evaluate – not just training camp.”

Last season, Catanzaro bounced around, kicking for both Tampa Bay and Carolina while making 16-20 field goals. He left New York to sign a three-year deal with Tampa Bay last offseason, citing that he wanted to play in warmer weather. Sometimes the NFL works in funny ways, though, and now Catanzaro is back with the Jets trying to fill a Jason Myers-sized hole.

> https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/01/new-york-jets-not-considering-competition-chandler-catanzaro/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

kelly · August 2, 2019

Jets wide receiver and return man Greg Dortch isn’t afraid of anything when he steps onto the football field.

Dortch has a chance to replace Andre Roberts as the team’s kick returner this season, but he’s not the prototypical football player. An undrafted rookie, Dortch stands at 5-foot-7 and only weighs 173 pounds. He’s not letting that stop him, though.“I’m not 6-3, 250,” Dortch told the Daily News’ Manish Mehta. “I’m the smallest guy every time I step on the field. So, you have to have a different edge to you. This is a crazy game that we play… and I’m crazy enough to play it. So, I got to bring something to the table every time I come out here.”

While he may lack size, Dortch does have speed. He ran between a 4.49- and 4.52-second 40-yard dash at his pro day at Wake Forest. There, he stood out as a receiver, catching 142 receptions for 1,800 yards and 17 touchdowns in two seasons at Wake Forest. Dortch also shined in the return game. As a punt returner, he averaged 9.7 yards per return and had two career touchdowns. On kickoffs, he averaged 21.5 yards per return.The Jets are loving what they see out of Dortch so far on special teams. In fact, the Jets currently have him slated as the No. 1 returner on the depth chart. Head coach Adam Gase is usually focused on the offense during practice, but he’s had nothing but praise for the UDFA this summer.

Before the Jets can name Dortch their full-time returner, though, they’ll need to see him perform in the preseason. Right now, however, all signs are pointing to Dortch being the No. 1 returner come Week 1.

> https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/02/jets-greg-dortch-crazy-enough-to-play-football/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

Losmeister · August 2, 2019

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kelly · August 3, 2019

The Jets are more than a week into training camp. With that comes a sense of trends and patterns – as in, who is consistently playing well and who is underperforming.

There hasn’t been any preseason games yet, and the Aug. 8 clash against the Giants will be the first real test of where the roster stands. But there still has been a lot to be learned through eight days of practice.As such, we’ve pinpointed three players who are expected to make the team that, maybe, should be a little more nervous; and three under-the-radar players who might have a chance to sneak onto the team if they continue at their current paces.

Here are those six players:

COULD BE CUT

QB Davis Webb: The Giants’ former third-round pick is once again locked in a training camp battle for his job. This time last year, he got the axe in East Rutherford. Now he’s in danger of that happening again. Entering the offseason, it seemed he had a chance to become Sam Darnold’s backup. But the additions of Trevor Siemian and Luke Falk put him on the hot seat. Webb has been too loose with the ball (lots of fumbles) during training camp so far and just too sloppy overall. Falk has recently been taking third-team reps ahead of Webb, which is a concerning sign. The Texas Tech product has to start sharpening up if he’s going to wrestle back control and have a shot of sticking on this roster.

CB Parry Nickerson: Nickerson wasn’t good when he filled in for Buster Skrine in the slot last season, but it could be explained away as a rookie transitioning to a new position. But now, those excuses are off the table. The 2018 sixth-round pick continues to struggle. He’s third in the pecking order behind Brian Poole and Arthur Maulet and odds are that the Jets don’t really need three slot corners. So unless he can prove he’s indispensable on special teams, he could be in some serious trouble.

EDGE Jachai Polite: Don’t panic – we’re not saying Polite is definitely gone. But the third-round selection has shown nothing so far – even against third-team talent. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to panic – he’s still a rookie adjusting to the NFL level, after all. But Polite also has to start making an impact at some point or he could find himself unexpectedly on the hot seat. Remember: The Jets’ current general manager isn’t the one who picked him. So, there’s no built-in loyalty there. Joe Douglas has also made it clear he wants high-character players on his roster and Polite’s issues before the draft revolved around his makeup. So if there are any issues on that front behind the scenes, it could spell an early disaster for Polite.

Others considered: DL Nathan Shepherd, RB Eli McGuire

COULD MAKE IT

DE Bronson Kaufusi: He spent last year on the practice squad, but Kaufusi is definitely in position to make the roster as of right now. He’s been getting steady reps with the first-team defense in some packages and taking reps with the second team in others. He’s a former third-round pick who appears to finally be rounding into form and carving out a role for himself, after playing just six games over the first three years of his career.

CB Kyron Brown: Brown has a lot of work left to do between now and cut-down day, but the fact that he was the next man up when Trumaine Johnson left practice early on Friday at least shows that the Jets are intrigued by his talent and giving him a legitimate shot. That’s more than a lot of undrafted rookies can say. An interception against Sam Darnold in 7-on-7s surely won’t hurt his case. Neither will the fact that this team is remarkably thin and young at corner. They need someone to step up. Why not Brown?

WR Tim White: The former Ravens wideout has been the offense’s breakout star so far. He seems to come up with a big catch or play just about every day. He’s an absolute burner and has played in an NFL game before, so the talent is clearly there. And the Jets aren’t exactly loaded beyond their top three wide receivers. Head coach Adam Gase said earlier this week that he likes White’s skillset, but is eager to see how he fares against other opponents, not just the Jets’ CBs. If White can take advantage of his preseason opportunities and continue to shine, he could certainly wind up winning a job.

Others considered: WR Greg Dortch, LB Jamey Mosley, CB Arthur Maulet

> https://www.nj.com/jets/2019/08/here-are-3-jets-who-could-be-surprise-cuts-and-3-who-could-sneak-onto-53-man-roster.html

kelly · August 6, 2019

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer

A double-Alex day for the Jets. In addition to trading for G Alex Lewis (pending physical), they claimed CB Alex Brown on waivers from the Eagles. They waived WR/KR Quadree Henderson.

> https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets

kelly · August 6, 2019

The New York Jets’ PR staff released its first depth chart of the offseason. Nothing is official, but there are some interesting parts to keep an eye on.

Believe it or not, the New York Jets’ preseason opener is just a few days away. With that being said, the depth chart is starting to take shape in training camp.There have been several new players that have impressed the coaches in the front office. While other players have regressed and fallen by the wayside.

Although the official coaches depth chart hasn’t been dropped yet, the team’s PR staff released its unofficial depth chart ahead of the first preseason game of 2019.There’s been some interesting position battles we’ve been keeping an eye on in Florham Park throughout the summer. This depth chart gives us an idea of who’s standing out amongst the others at certain spots on the field. Here are three takeaways from the Jets’ first unofficial depth chart of the 2019 season.

Undrafted Free Agents

The Jets have had a decent amount of luck with finding solid UDFA’s over the past few years. They found Robby Anderson after the 2016 NFL Draft, who’s now the Jets’ No. 1 receiver. This year, they brought in a solid group of players, each with a chip on their shoulder.Several of the Jets’ UDFA pickups, in 2019 and in the years prior, have began getting serious reps as second-string players. One specific UDFA has earned the only rookie starting spot in the special teams unit: Greg Dortch.Dortch has been listed as the starting punt returner for the Jets ahead of Thursday’s game, ahead of Tim White and J.J. Jones. Gase said that Dortch has a good feel for catching punts, and compared him to a center fielder in baseball when back to return punts. Dortch was a highly regarded UDFA from the moment the Jets signed him, and he’s showing why in special teams.

Several other UDFA’s have earned spots as members of the second string as well:

Kyron Brown, the undrafted corner out of Akron, has Derrick Jones and Parry Nickerson beat as the number four corner on the roster. Brown got first-team reps when Trumaine Johnson was out with a groin injury as well.

Two former UDFA’s, Deontay Burnett (2018) and Tim White (2017), have worked their way up the receiving depth chart as well, earning slots as second-teamers. Brandon Bryant, the safety that was picked up by the Jets after going undrafted in the compensatory draft, is now a second-team safety behind Jamal Adams.The Jets have developed a good crop of UDFA’s over the years. Now they are contributors in key depth pieces. The Jets coaching staff has done a solid job developing these players into viable backups, and maybe even potential starters.

Tight Ends

When the news broke that Chris Herndon IV would be facing a four-game suspension for a DUI, the Jets had a wide-open spot at the starting spot for the first four games of the season. Joe Douglas went out and signed former Texans tight end Ryan Griffin, who started in 36 games throughout his six-year career in Houston.Griffin, who is by far the most experienced tight end on the Jets’ active roster, has been given the second-string spot behind Herndon, meaning he is the projected starter for the first four games. He is ahead of Daniel Brown, Eric Tomlinson, Trevon Wesco, and Nick Truesdell.

Brown has been given the third-string honors and has been impressing many throughout the offseason. The former UDFA from the 2015 NFL Draft has yet to hit his stride in the NFL, only starting in four seasons. The Jets signed him earlier this offseason as a free agent, and now he has a chance to get serious playing time to open up the season.Wesco, the Jets’ fourth-round pick in 2019, is among the fourth team along with Tomlinson and Truesdell. The Jets drafted him primarily for his blocking, which he thrived at during his time at West Virginia. He and Tomlinson will likely battle it out to become the team’s go-to blocking tight end.

Jachai Polite

Jets fans had high expectations for Jachai Polite heading into training camp, but he hasn’t impressed the coaches much so far. He’s been mostly playing with the second and third team and hasn’t found his groove quite yet in camp. The 2019 third-round pick was regarded as one of the most talented edge rushers in the 2019 draft class.One of the major reasons Polite plummeted down the draft board is because of his lackluster NFL Combine performance not only on the field but also during the interview process behind the scenes with NFL teams.

There’s a reason he fell so far down the board, but the Jets brass decided that in the third round the reward outweighed the risk.Polite has picked up his play the past couple of days, and if he keeps up the good work, he could find himself climbing up the depth chart. He’s racked up several sacks over the last few practices, which is what the coaches needed to see.

> https://thejetpress.com/2019/08/06/3-takeaways-from-new-york-jets-first-unofficial-depth-chart/4/

kelly · August 7, 2019

Nick Truesdell’s time with the Jets did not last long.

New York released the tight end just two days after signing him to make room for Alex Lewis on Tuesday.Joe Douglas swooped in and traded a conditional seventh-round pick in 2020 to acquire Lewis’ services from Baltimore. Gang Green could use the additional depth up-front, so adding a 10-game starter in 2018 was a no-brainer.

As with all trades, Lewis’ addition in New York was contingent on him passing a physical. The Jets announced on Tuesday that the deal was official.As for Truesdell, he played his college ball at Cincinnati before brief stops with the Indoor Football League and, more recently, the Arena Football League. He’s caught the eye of both the Colts and Vikings in the past but has yet to find a home in the NFL.

> https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/07/jets-acquire-alex-lewis-release-nick-truesdell/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

kelly · August 8, 2019

The preseason has arrived.

The Jets reported to training camp two weeks ago and have held 11 practices over that span. Now, their 2019 preparations will take another step with Thursday night’s opener against the Giants at MetLife Stadium.But before the game begins, it’s worth taking a quick look at where the roster currently stands. Right now, there are 90 players battling for 53 spots, come the start of the regular season. Who is currently in line to make the team?

Keep in mind that things can still change due to injury, signings or waiver pickups. But this is how we view the Jets’ 53-man roster for this season shaping up as of right now:

Quarterbacks (2): Sam Darnold, Trevor Siemian

No questions here, really – unless the Jets opt to add a third QB to the roster. But Darnold and Siemian are the obvious top two. Luke Falk and Davis Webb are both fighting it out for third, which will probably land the winner on the practice squad.

Running backs (4): Le’Veon Bell, Ty Montgomery, Bilal Powell, Trenton Cannon

Bell is the lock of all locks on this roster, of course. Montgomery has been an absolute workhorse this summer and is clearly a vital weapon for this offense, thanks to his versatility. And the Jets signed Powell late on, so presumably they decided to scoop him up because they liked him better than their other current depth options. He’s been taking a good deal of second-team reps, too. Then, it comes down to the final spot – assuming the Jets keep four RBs. Cannon and Eli McGuire are the real contenders. McGuire has probably had the more active summer, but we went with Cannon here because of his special teams abilities. Even if he doesn’t win the punt or kick return roles, he can be valuable in coverage because of his speed; he led the unit in tackles as a rookie.

Wide receivers (7): Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa, Jamison Crowder, Tim White, Deontay Burnett, Josh Bellamy, Greg Dortch

Anderson, Enunwa and Crowder are the top three at this position and will likely see the lion’s share of the reps. But after that, the position is pretty wide open. Dortch, an undrafted rookie, is in the mix for the return job and has flashed solid potential as a receiver, too. Bellamy was just signed this offseason. He was the first man up Tuesday, when Enunwa left injured, and is also a valuable special teams guy. Burnett was the Jets’ second slot receiver when Crowder got banged up earlier this summer. Then, the question is how many players the Jets keep at this spot. We think they make room for White, who has displayed tremendous speed and flashes of potential during camp. Having an extra wideout feels right, considering the quality of depth is shaky. The Jets make up for it with quantity.

Tight ends (3): Ryan Griffin, Trevon Wesco, Daniel Brown

Yes, there’s still a chance that Eric Tomlinson makes this team. But he seems redundant now that the Jets have Wesco, who is a blocking-minded player first and foremost. But unlike Tomlinson, he has some degree of upside in the passing game. The Jets are in love with Chris Herndon, who came on strong during the second half of his rookie year, but he’s suspended to start the year. That’s a big reason they brought in Griffin, who signed just before camp and has impressed. Brown flashed great hands in spring and should also contribute on special teams – if he can stay healthy.

Offensive linemen (9): Kelvin Beachum, Kelechi Osemele, Ryan Kalil, Brian Winters, Brandon Shell, Chuma Edoga, Alex Lewis, Jonotthan Harrison, Tom Compton

Will the Jets keep nine or 10 offensive linemen? Again, the quality isn’t quite there, so let’s go with quantity. The first five guys on this list are the obvious starters. Edoga just got drafted in the third round and has looked good as a swing tackle, so he’s safe. Compton has the ability to play guard or tackle, which makes him a useful backup. Harrison is a perfect backup center/guard, now that the Jets have Kalil, so he stays. If the Jets go with nine, then it could be a choice between Lewis and Brent Qvale. We’ll keep Lewis for now, given Qvale is out injured and could be on the shelf for a while.

Defensive linemen (6): Leonard Williams, Quinnen Williams, Henry Anderson, Steve McLendon, Nathan Shepherd, Bronson Kaufusi

No question about any of the first four players on this list, but the last two – Shepherd and Kaufusi – may still have work to do. Kaufusi put together a very nice spring and has been active this summer, however, so he’s in pole position for a job. Shepherd played with the first team early this week, when Leonward Williams and McLendon missed practice, and looked pretty good doing it. So, he also sticks around. Notable cut: Foley Fatukasi, who was a 2018 draft pick.

Linebackers (9): C.J. Mosley, Avery Williamson, Jordan Jenkins, Jachai Polite, Brandon Copeland, Frankie Luvu, Blake Cashman, Neville Hewitt, Harvey Langi

Pretty straightforward selections here. Mosley and Williamson are the obvious starters on the inside, while Jenkins and Copeland seem set to start again on the edge – though defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is rolling 4-3 and 3-4 looks with a pretty heavy OLB rotation. Cashman is in line for a role as a coverage linebacker, plus he’ll be a special teams contributor. Luvu had a solid first year in the league and provides rotational depth on the outside. Notable omission: Anthony Wint. But, something has to give due to the numbers game.

Cornerbacks (6): Trumaine Johnson, Darryl Roberts, Brian Poole, Arthur Maulet, Kyron Brown, Derrick Jones

This group could be the most volatile between now and the end of training camp, especially if general manager Joe Douglas is able to pick up some pieces off other teams’ scrap heaps. Johnson, Roberts and Poole are all locks as starters. And for right now, Maulet, Brown and Jones are running with the twos. But there’s no guarantee that they’ll hold onto those spots as the summer continues. There isn’t much experience or depth at this spot, which creates a lot of uncertainty.

Safeties (4): Jamal Adams, Brandon Bryant, Doug Middleton, Rontez Miles

Adams and Marcus Maye are surefire starters, when healthy. But Maye is currently on the PUP list and there’s no guarantee he’ll be back in time for Week 1; Adam Gase said earlier this week that he’s dealing with a nerve issue and there’s no clear timetable for his recovery. So, for now, we’ll assume he isn’t back in time. Miles has been the man holding down Maye’s spot, so he’s clearly on the squad. Middleton has experience as a fill-in safety, too, so pencil him in. That leaves one spot. We’ll give it to Bryant over Santos Ramirez and Godwin Igwebuike.

Punters (1): Lachlan Edwards

We give Edwards the edge over Matt Darr in the competition here. Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer has always been a fan of Edwards, which could help his cause. But he’s not a lock yet.

Kickers (1): Chandler Catanzaro

Catanzaro is the only kicker on the roster right now, so we have no choice but to pick him here. But he’s had a horrible start to training camp. So unless he turns it around, he could be in danger of a cut later this summer.

Long snappers (1): Thomas Hennessy

Hennessy is the only specialist at this position and has been rock solid for the Jets the past few seasons.

OTHER DESIGNATIONS

Suspended list: TE Chris Herndon

PUP list: S Marcus Maye

Active/non-football injury list: CB Bless Austin

> https://www.nj.com/jets/2019/08/jets-53-man-roster-projection-where-does-team-stand-entering-preseason-opener-against-giants.html

kelly · August 10, 2019

Three weeks from now, the Jets will have to make some tough decisions as they chop their roster down from 90 players to just 53.

Some cuts are inevitable. But others are still very much up in the air. And just a few little plays and breaks – good or bad – can be the difference between a player landing on the roster or losing his job.Thursday night’s loss against the Giants was the latest chance for those bubble players to turn some heads and make an impact. So which ones took advantage? Who is hanging on to the right side of the bubble? Who is on the fringe, but currently on the outside looking in? And who worked their way off the bubble altogether?

Here’s a look at the Jets hanging right around the 53-man cut line, where they currently stand and why:

LAST FOUR IN

WR Deonte Thompson: The 30-year-old has a track record with head coach Adam Gase; they were both with the Bears in 2015. He’s been playing with the second-team offense for a while now, too. He’s behind Josh Bellamy in the pecking order (Bellamy subbed in when Quincy Enunwa got hurt in practice this week), but is still in the Jets’ current top six, despite having a pretty quiet camp and recording just one 12-yard catch against the Giants. He’s vulnerable if any of the other wide receivers below him can impress over the next few weeks, though.

RB Trenton Cannon: Cannon may be listed as a running back, but he’s really a special teams ace at this point. That’s his main role on this team. He made a nice tackle in punt coverage against the Giants to remind the Jets of that value. He’s also in the mix for the kick-return job, which bolsters his case. In an ideal world, the Jets would probably rather keep someone with more offensive upside. But Brant Boyer needs players, too.

CB Derrick Jones: The 24-year-old didn’t have a very good night in coverage against the Giants. But the good news for him is that all of the Jets’ depth defensive backs stink. In order for him to lose this job, someone else is going to have to step up and emerge from that mediocre-at-best crop. That, or general manager Joe Douglas will have to find some outside talent. But for now, based on the 90 men in training camp, Jones is in line for a job.

S Doug Middleton: Middleton has had a brutal summer so far. Rontez Miles has been filling in for the injured Marcus Maye, in a reverse of last year’s pecking order. Even worse, both Santos Ramirez and Brandon Bryant started taking some reps over Middleton in practice of late. So, after being the Jets’ third safety last season, he’s now in serious trouble. We’re currently projecting that Maye will not be back in time for Week 1, in which case Middleton probably sticks around. But that could very well change. If Maye gets healthy and Middleton doesn’t pick it up, he could move to the other side of this bubble very fast.

FIRST FOUR OUT

LB Jamey Mosley: C.J. Mosley’s younger brother has gotten some decent run during practice and played 24 snaps against the Giants, too. The Jets clearly like some of what he provides. But there’s only so many spots on the roster and there’s a handful of players ahead of Mosley on the depth chart, clogging his path to a job. Obviously, his brother and Avery Williamson are the starters. Blake Cashman is a shoe-in. And Neville Hewitt looks likely to make it right now, too. Tough to see the Jets keeping him as a fifth inside linebacker. That said, we think he finds a home on the practice squad.

RB Eli McGuire: One potential function of Cannon making the team? McGuire missing it. The Jets already have Le’Veon Bell, Ty Montgomery and Bilal Powell. Keeping Cannon makes four running backs, even if that isn’t his strength. Do they really need a fifth? Probably not. So unless one of those other guys goes down, McGuire could become a victim of the numbers game, despite a pretty decent summer so far.

WR Tim White: The 25-year-old was the Jets’ first breakout star of summer, but he didn’t help his case on Thursday. He was targeted four times, but didn’t come up with a catch. That follows Gase saying that he’d be keeping an eye on how White fared against unfamiliar opponents, as opposed to the Jets’ DBs that he knows inside and out by now. He needs to fare better in the next three games and make some head-turning plays to sneak his way onto the roster.

OL Brent Qvale: Maybe this is a little unfair to Qvale, but he’s been out injured for a while now and we don’t know when he’ll be back. That’s going to make it tough for the Jets to keep him around, especially after adding two offensive linemen to the roster in the past week or so, with center Ryan Kalil and guard Alex Lewis. Most of the Jets’ backup linemen have enough position versatility to cover what Qvale provides as a swing tackle. Heck, rookie Chuma Edoga has already proven that he’s the Jets’ third tackle, which makes Qvale expendable, especially if he’s not healthy.

SAFELY OFF BUBBLE (FOR NOW)

PR/WR Greg Dortch: The undrafted rookie out of Wake Forest is quite clearly leading the Jets’ punt-return battle. That’s the reason he was signed, for starters. And he handled those duties beautifully in the first half of Thursday night’s game. He looked comfortable catching the ball and busted off a 32-yard return, too. He’s pencilled into that job and should remain there, so long as he doesn’t start muffing punts over the next few weeks.

> https://www.nj.com/jets/2019/08/jets-roster-bubble-last-four-in-first-four-out-and-who-is-in-the-clear.html

kelly · August 16, 2019

– One week closer to real football.

The Jets crossed the second of four preseason games off their to-do list on Thursday night, winning a 22-10 game against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.But of course, the result of an exhibition game isn’t important – it’s what we learned about certain players and units that is important.

Some of Thursday night’s lessons led to us rethinking our 53-man roster projection. So, we figured we’d take another crack.As always, keep in mind that things can still change due to injury, signings or waiver pickups. But here’s how we see the Jets’ Week 1 roster shaping up as of right now:

Quarterbacks (2): Sam Darnold, Trevor Siemian

No questions here, really – unless the Jets opt to add a third QB to the roster. But Darnold and Siemian are the obvious top two and it’s been that way all along. Luke Falk and Davis Webb are fighting it out for the third spot, but the winner will probably only land on the practice squad.

Running backs (4): Le’Veon Bell, Ty Montgomery, Bilal Powell, Trenton Cannon

Bell is the lock of all locks on this roster, of course. Montgomery has been an absolute workhorse and continued to shine with seven carries and a touchdown against the Falcons. Powell was clearly up next in the pecking order behind Montgomery, replacing him when the second-string offense came into the game. So, he’s safe as the No. 3 option. Beyond that, it comes down to the final spot – assuming the Jets keep just four RBs. Cannon and Eli McGuire are the contenders. McGuire is probably the better true running back, to be honest. But Cannon is incredibly valuable on special teams, thanks to his speed. He functions as both as a gunner on punt returns and is also the leader for the kick-return job right now. As a result, he sticks around. Versatility pays.

Wide receivers (7): Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa, Jamison Crowder, Deonte Thompson, Deontay Burnett, Josh Bellamy, Greg Dortch

Anderson, Enunwa and Crowder are the top three at this position and will likely see the lion’s share of the snaps all season long. But after that, this group is kind of a mishmash. Dortch, an undrafted rookie, has seemingly locked up a job as the punt returner. He’s also flashed some value as a depth wideout. Bellamy and Thompson keep rounding out the second-team offense, so they’re clearly the next men up behind Anderson and Enunwa right now. Then, the question is how many players the Jets keep at this spot. If they have a seventh man on the roster, Burnett gets the spot. He had a solid 2018 after signing as an undrafted rookie and has shown potential again this summer. A touchdown against the Falcons helps the case, too.

Tight ends (3): Ryan Griffin, Trevon Wesco, Daniel Brown

The biggest question at tight end is whether the Jets keep three or four to start the year. If they go with four, then Eric Tomlinson makes the team. If it’s three, we think he’s the casualty. Tomlinson sure seems redundant now that the Jets have Wesco, who is a blocking-minded player first and foremost – but some degree of upside in the passing game, unlike Tomlinson. Remember: Chris Herndon is suspended for the first four games of the year.

Offensive linemen (9): Kelvin Beachum, Kelechi Osemele, Ryan Kalil, Brian Winters, Brandon Shell, Chuma Edoga, Alex Lewis, Jonotthan Harrison, Tom Compton

The first five guys on this list are the starters, so that’s obvious. Harrison will stick around as the backup center and a potential guard fill-in. Compton and Lewis both have nice versatility, too. Edoga can play both tackle spots. This group will allow the Jets some flexibility as a result. One qualifier? We don’t yet know how bad Shell’s injury is. He sat out Thursday’s game. But for now, we’ll assume he won’t be out long term, in which case he’s guaranteed to be on the active roster.

Defensive linemen (7): Leonard Williams, Quinnen Williams, Henry Anderson, Steve McLendon, Nathan Shepherd, Bronson Kaufusi, Foley Fatukasi

Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams loves to roll players in and out of his defensive front, but the two Williams and Anderson are his main weapons. McLendon is the veteran presence and insurance policy in the middle. Kaufusi is an extra threat on the edge who keeps getting opportunities and has done a nice job taking advantage of them. Fatukasi had an outstanding game against the Giants and saw some first-team snaps against the Falcons, so he’s clearly growing on the coaching staff. There’s a chance it could come down to either him or Shepherd, but we think the Jets find a way to keep both in order to give Gregg Williams added flexibility.

Linebackers (8): C.J. Mosley, Avery Williamson, Jordan Jenkins, Jachai Polite, Brandon Copeland, Frankie Luvu, Blake Cashman, Neville Hewitt

Mosley and Williamson as the starters on the inside. Jenkins clearly owns a sizable role on the outside. Luvu and Cashman have flashed all summer long. The odds of the Jets cutting Polite just months after picking him in the third round seem slim. Hewitt consistently swarms to the ball and just always seems to be making plays. Copeland is the enigma here. He’s been bouncing all over the Jets’ defense. He occasionally pops up with the starters, where he was a mainstay last season, but not often. He’s mostly been with the twos and threes. So, he may still have some work to do to completely solidify his role for this year. But a sack against the Falcons probably helped.

Cornerbacks (6): Trumaine Johnson, Darryl Roberts, Brian Poole, Marcus Cooper, Arthur Maulet, Kyron Brown

Johnson may or may not be back in time for Week 1, but odds are he’s on the active roster at the start of the season – his injury doesn’t seem serious enough to warrant a PUP or IR stint at this point. Roberts and Poole are cemented as the other starters. Cooper was signed earlier this week and is a six-year veteran who brings a dimension of experience that doesn’t exist elsewhere on the Jets’ depth chart. Maulet is the team’s second-best slot corner, though that’s not saying much. Brown, an undrafted rookie, has clearly impressed coaches so far this summer. But this projection comes with a catch: We think the Jets will find another corner or two, at least, before Week 1 begins. When that happens, Maulet and Brown are the first two on the chopping block.

Safeties (4): Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, Doug Middleton, Rontez Miles

Adams and Maye clearly aren’t going anywhere – they form one of the NFL’s best safety tandems, when they actually get the chance to play together. The fact that Maye is inching back toward full health is encouraging in that regard. Miles will clearly stick around because he was Maye’s fill in during his injury absence – plus, he’s a tremendous special teams player. Then it comes down to the last spot. Middletown, Brandon Bryant and Santos Ramirez could all feasibly win the job. But we’ll take Middleton for now, because he’s a known quantity and has some experience as a pinch-hit starter from last season.

Punters (1): Lachlan Edwards

We give Edwards the edge over Matt Darr in the competition here. Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer has always been a fan of Edwards, which could help his cause. But he’s not a lock yet – as Thursday night proved. Darr was actually the first punter up against the Falcons, with Edwards on in the second half.

Kickers (1): TBD

Chandler Catanzaro was terrible and retired. That led to the Jets signing Taylor Bertolet. But the 26-year-old has never kicked in an NFL game and didn’t help his case by missing two PATs against the Falcons. To be fair, he did make a 49-yard field goal, too. But going 1-for-3 on PATs is brutal. At this point, it sure looks like the Jets will probably bring in another leg before Week 1 to compete with Bertolet, if not just take the job outright. We’re betting on that next guy to make the team, not the current guy.

Long snappers (1): Thomas Hennessy

Hennessy is the only specialist at this position and has been rock solid for the Jets the past few seasons.

OTHER DESIGNATIONS

Suspended list: TE Chris Herndon

Active/non-football injury list: CB Bless Austin

Reserve/non-football injury list: RB Jalin Moore

> https://www.nj.com/jets/2019/08/jets-53-man-roster-latest-projection-after-preseason-win-at-falcons-whos-on-the-bubble-who-has-locked-up-a-job.html

kelly · August 23, 2019

There’s no doubt that the Jets improved their roster this offseason – or at least they better have after burning more than $100 million in salary cap.But even after all that spending and some marquee signings, like running back Le’Veon Bell, there are some very clear deficiencies on the current depth chart. That became apparent throughout training camp, which wrapped up Thursday.

Here’s a look at the Jets’ 5 biggest roster holes and how they could come back to haunt this team if they aren’t properly addressed:

1. Cornerback

This is the most obvious flaw on the current roster. The depth is abysmal, but even the starting lineup is suspect at best. That’s a bad combination. Trumaine Johnson could be a legitimate corner – but he still has to prove that after putting together an underwhelming 2018. Darryl Roberts is assuming a starting role for the first time. Brian Poole has some experience in the slot, but hasn’t exactly been a dominant force; there’s a reason the Jets were able to scoop him up for a bargain. Beyond that, the Jets have a bunch of players with basically no NFL game experience under their belts. For a while, undrafted free agent Kyron Brown was their fourth corner – until he got hurt. Signing Marcus Cooper after he was cut by the Lions made the position slightly deeper, but not a lot. General manager Joe Douglas will no doubt scoop up talent at this position after other teams make their camp cuts. But if he doesn’t hit on some quality pickups, this position could haunt the Jets all season long. Gregg Williams’ defense won’t be very effective if the corners can’t cover anyone.

2. Offensive line

This unit has the potential to be upgraded – but it could also go sideways in a hurry. New left guard Kelechi Osemele has an All-Pro pedigree, but is also now on the wrong side of 30. New center Ryan Kalil was on the couch until a few weeks ago. And the rest of the line is the same as last year, when this group disappointed. If those two new additions both work out, then quarterback Sam Darnold and Bell could have a productive unit in front of them. But if they flop, the trenches could quickly become a total disaster that sabotages the entire offense. This position group is just really, really volatile heading into the season.

3. Edge rusher

The Jets have been searching for someone who can pile up the sacks for more than a decade – and it sure doesn’t seem like they found that guy this offseason. The main pass rushers are the same crop as last year, when the Jets ranked 23rd in sack percentage. Brandon Copeland is suspended for four games to start the year after a career-high five sacks last year. And it will be awfully difficult for both Jordan Jenkins and Henry Anderson to maintain their career-best pace of seven sacks from last season, too. Leonard Williams needs to come up big if this group is going to be a driving force. The same goes for Bronson Kaufusi and Harvey Langi, who have been rotating in on the edge. Gregg Williams plans on using a whole ton of pieces in an effort to get the job done with sheer numbers, but there’s no guarantee that will work. The Jets desperately need it to, though; the best way to cover up shoddy cornerback play is with a solid pass rush. But it remains to be seen if the Jets have either of those things.

4. Wide receiver depth

Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa and Jamison Crowder is a solid trio. But behind them, the pickings get awfully slim. Deontay Burnett, Greg Dortch, Deonte Thompson and Josh Bellamy are the main backups as things stand right now. New signing Quincy Adeboyejo could play a role, too. But none of them have a proven track record of NFL success. So if any of the top three get injured, the Jets will likely see a huge drop off in talent and production. That’s dangerous for Darnold and Co.

5. Safety depth

There’s absolutely nothing to worry about at safety so long as Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye are both on the field; they make up one of the best tandems in the league. But Maye is injury prone, so there’s no guarantee that duo will remain intact all season. If he goes down again, things could get dicey in a hurry. Rontez Miles, who hasn’t played significant snaps since 2016, is the next man up. Doug Middleton, who was the primary backup last season, was in the doghouse and playing third-team reps at the start of the summer. So, the options aren’t exactly great beyond the Adams-Maye partnership. If that depth is tested, the Jets’ defensive backfield could well implode, considering the lackluster cornerback play it will be partnered with.

> https://www.nj.com/jets/2019/08/jets-roster-projection-ranking-biggest-depth-chart-holes-cb-crisis-wr-depth-more.html

kelly · August 28, 2019

The New York Jets will cut their roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Here's a projection:

QUARTERBACK (3): Sam Darnold, Trevor Siemian,, Luke Falk

Coach Adam Gase kept four quarterbacks on his opening-day roster last season with the Miami Dolphins, which shows how much he values the position. He won't keep four this season, but Falk (135.9 passer rating) could stick as the third. He has outplayed Davis Webb in a competition between two marginal prospects. They can try to add Falk to the practice squad, but that would mean exposing him to waivers. With Siemian on a one-year contract, the objective is to find someone who can develop into a future QB2. We all know Darnold isn't going anywhere.

RUNNING BACK (4): Le'Veon Bell, Ty Montgomery, Bilal Powell, Trenton Cannon

This is the deepest position on the roster, as they have five NFL-caliber backs. The odd-man out in our projection is Elijah McGuire, a former draft pick from the previous regime. This is a tough call, but Powell and Cannon get the nod for different reasons. Cannon is the primary kickoff returner and a demon on the special-teams coverage units. He's the team's fastest player and has improved as a running back. Powell doesn't do special teams -- neither does McGuire -- but he's a jack-of-all-trades. He may have lost a step at 30, but he can play any down and do a credible job.

WIDE RECEIVER (6): Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa, Jamison Crowder, Joshua Bellamy, Charone Peake, Greg Dortch

The front office is looking for a veteran WR4 or WR5 who can return punts and/or kickoffs. They had that guy in Andre Roberts, but they let him bolt to the Buffalo Bills. Bad decision. Bellamy, Peake and Dortch stick because of special teams. Deontay Burnett (team-high nine catches) is having a respectable preseason, but there's no room at the inn because Dortch is the only legitimate punt returner. The Jets are in trouble if there's an injury among the top three. In a pinch, they can use Montgomery, a former wideout.

TIGHT END (3): Ryan Griffin, Eric Tomlinson, Trevon Wesco

Griffin will be the starter until Chris Herndon returns from a four-game suspension. It has been a quiet preseason for Wesco, a fourth-round pick, but he has position flexibility because he can play fullback. So it comes down to Tomlinson or Daniel Brown for the third spot. The edge goes to Tomlinson because he's a factor on special teams. The offense will miss Herndon -- dearly.

OFFENSIVE LINE (9): Kelvin Beachum, Kelechi Osemele, Ryan Kalil, Brian Winters, Brandon Shell, Jonotthan Harrison, Chuma Edoga, Alex Lewis, Tom Compton.

The projected starting interior -- Osemele, Kalil and Winters -- has played a combined total of 14 snaps in the preseason. That's worrisome. Kalil, 35, coaxed out of retirement, is coming along slower than expected. Week 1 presents a challenge at center: Do they stick with Harrison, who has started throughout the preseason, or do they go with a rusty Kalil? Some good news: The depth is improved. Eight of the nine players have NFL starting experience. The lone exception is Edoga, a rookie who can swing from right to left tackle.

DEFENSIVE LINE (6): Leonard Williams, Quinnen Williams, Henry Anderson, Steve McLendon, Bronson Kaufusi, Folorunso Fatukasi

The top five are locks to make the team. Fatukasi, who began training camp on the bubble, has helped his case with a solid couple of weeks. The big question is Nathan Shepherd, a third-round pick in 2018. The former small-school standout has been slow to develop and hasn't distinguished himself in the preseason. He has the right size, strength and athleticism, but his instincts are lacking for the position. The new regime has no loyalty to Shepherd, who was drafted by former general manager Mike Maccagnan.

LINEBACKER (9): C.J. Mosley, Jordan Jenkins, Neville Hewitt, Harvey Langi, Frankie Luvu, Tarell Basham, Blake Cashman, Jachai Polite, Anthony Wint

Mosley and Jenkins are the only starting-caliber players in this group, so don't be stunned if things look different after the roster cut-down and waiver period. Clearly, they will miss Avery Williamson (season-ending knee injury) and Brandon Copeland (four-game suspension). Langi, Luvu and Basham are rotational-type players. For now, Hewitt is replacing Williamson as the weak-inside linebacker, but he's only a stop-gap. Cashman, a fifth-round pick, could assume that role at some point. Polite is an interesting case. The third-round pick, a productive pass-rusher at Florida, hasn't been able to gain traction. He's not a lock to make the team.

SECONDARY (10): Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, Trumaine Johnson, Darryl Roberts, Brian Poole, Rontez Miles, Marcus Cooper, Tevaughn Campbell, Derrick Kindred, Alex Brown

After the first six, it's anybody's guess. The bottom of the depth chart is fluid, as the front office will be looking for upgrades, especially at cornerback. Parry Nickerson, a 2018 pick, is the latest in a long line of drafted cornerbacks who have disappointed. It will be a surprise if he makes the team. Kindred and Doug Middleton are battling for the fourth safety spot.

SPECIALISTS (3): Taylor Bertolet (PK), Lachlan Edwards (punter), Tom Hennessy (long-snapper)

Bertolet improved his chances with 48- and 56-yard field goals against the New Orleans Saints, but he's still got some work to do. For one thing, his distance on kickoffs isn't the greatest. The Jets will evaluate the available kickers before anointing Bertolet their Week 1 kicker.

> https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/80678/jets-53-man-roster-projection-includes-potential-shake-up-on-defense

kelly · August 30, 2019

The preseason is over. Now the Jets have one day to cut 37 players from their current roster.

NFL teams can carry up to 90 players during the offseason, but are capped at 53 during the regular season. The deadline to make those cuts and decisions is this Saturday at 4 p.m.Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Eagles was the last chance for players to impress and try to make the team. Head coach Adam Gase told the CBS crew that spots No. 44-63 (practice squad included) were still up for grabs during that contest.

So, with that game now behind us, here is our final roster projection, based on team needs and how these players fared this summer:

Quarterbacks (2): Sam Darnold, Trevor Siemian

No questions here, really – unless the Jets opt to add a third QB to the roster. But Darnold and Siemian are the obvious top two and it’s been that way all along. Luke Falk is clearly third in the pecking order, ahead of Davis Webb, who had another catastrophic night against the Eagles. But odds are that only lands Falk a practice squad spot, at best. The Jets just have too many needs elsewhere to keep three QBs.

Running backs (4): Le’Veon Bell, Ty Montgomery, Bilal Powell, Trenton Cannon

Bell and Montgomery are both locks, of course. Gase gave Powell a big vote of confidence in the postgame press conference Thursday night. Sure doesn’t sound like he’s going anywhere. Beyond that, it comes down to the final spot – assuming the Jets keep just four RBs. Cannon and Eli McGuire are the contenders. McGuire is probably the better true running back, but Cannon is incredibly valuable on special teams, thanks to his speed. He functions as both as a gunner on punt returns and is also the leader for the kick-return job right now. He’s showing some improvements as a runner, too, which helps his case. As a result, he sticks around. Versatility pays.

Wide receivers (7): Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa, Jamison Crowder, Deonte Thompson, Deontay Burnett, Josh Bellamy, Greg Dortch

Anderson, Enunwa and Crowder are the clear-cut top three at this position. After that, though, this group is a mishmash. To be honest, there’s a good chance that come Week 1, this group features a name or two that’s currently on another team. As for the current Jets, Dortch, an undrafted rookie, has proven he’s the Jets’ best punt-return option. He’s also flashed a little bit – though not a ton – of value as a depth wideout. Bellamy is the fourth wideout on this team; he’s slotted in whenever Anderson or Enunwa have been injured. Thompson, along with Bellamy, is typically the other wide receiver on the second team. So, it seems as though the Jets like what he provides. Then, the question is how many players the Jets keep at this spot. If they have a seventh man on the roster, we think Burnett gets the spot.

Tight ends (3): Ryan Griffin, Trevon Wesco, Daniel Brown

The biggest question at tight end is whether the Jets keep three or four to start the year. If they go with four, then Eric Tomlinson makes the team. If it’s three, we think he’s the casualty. Tomlinson sure seems redundant now that the Jets have Wesco, who is a blocking-minded player first and foremost – but some degree of upside in the passing game, unlike Tomlinson. Remember: Chris Herndon is suspended for the first four games of the year.

Offensive linemen (9): Kelvin Beachum, Kelechi Osemele, Ryan Kalil, Brian Winters, Brandon Shell, Chuma Edoga, Alex Lewis, Jonotthan Harrison, Tom Compton

The first five guys on this list are the starters, so that’s obvious. Harrison will stick around as the backup center and a potential guard fill-in. Compton and Lewis both have nice versatility, too. Edoga can play both tackle spots. This group will allow the Jets some flexibility. There’s a chance the Jets keep Brent Qvale around on IR, just in case someone goes down and they need to activate him midseason.

Defensive linemen (6): Leonard Williams, Quinnen Williams, Henry Anderson, Steve McLendon, Bronson Kaufusi, Foley Fatukasi

We originally had Nathan Shepherd making the cut, but have now decided to use that spot elsewhere – to carry an extra cornerback, which is another big hole on this roster. That said, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Shepherd stuck around, because defensive coordinator Gregg Williams loves to roll players in and out of his defensive front. That requires a lot of legs. But Williams, Williams and Anderson are his main weapons. McLendon is the veteran presence and insurance policy in the middle. Kaufusi is an extra threat on the edge who keeps getting opportunities and has done a nice job taking advantage of them. Fatukasi parlayed an outstanding game against the Giants into first- and second-team snaps for the rest of camp. The final spot could come down to either him or Shepherd, if they can’t keep both.

Linebackers (8): C.J. Mosley, Neville Hewitt, Jordan Jenkins, Harvey Langi, Jachai Polite, Frankie Luvu, Blake Cashman, Anthony Wint

This unit has been hit the hardest this summer, with both Avery Williamson and Brandon Copeland missing out on the Week 1 roster – Williamson because of a torn ACL and Copeland due to suspension. But that’s good news for a few other players, who now have openings to make the squad. Wint is the big winner in our book – though James Burgess is also in contention for that last spot. Mosley and Hewitt seem primed to start inside, with Jenkins and Langi or Luvu on the outside. Cashman will see some snaps inside thanks to his coverage abilities.As for the OLBs, it wouldn’t be a shock if Polite got cut – he has been a non-factor most of the summer. But it would be a mild surprise if they cut the third-round pick after just a few months, even if Joe Douglas is not the same GM who selected him.

Cornerbacks (7): Trumaine Johnson, Darryl Roberts, Brian Poole, Marcus Cooper, Nate Hairston, Kyron Brown, Alex Brown

Thursday night persuaded us to keep an extra cornerback. Alex Brown has come on strong over the last two weeks, which could well earn him a job. Johnson, Roberts and Poole are the starters, so you can lock them in. The Jets just gave up a sixth-round pick for Hairston, so he’s a lock, too. Cooper was signed in the middle of training camp and has been working with the second team. His experience alone should give him an edge over most of this group. Kyron Brown is the question mark here. He was good and clearly a coach favorite prior to getting injured. Gase’s postgame comments indicated the Jets are still high on him – they sat him out to protect him from a possible setback. You don’t do that if you don’t care about the guy and don’t think he’s worth keeping around. One note: This projection is for Saturday afternoon’s deadline. The Jets could scoop guys up off other teams’ scrap heaps after that, reshuffling this position in a hurry.

Safeties (4): Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, Doug Middleton, Rontez Miles

Adams and Maye clearly aren’t going anywhere – they form one of the NFL’s best safety tandems, when they actually get the chance to play together. The fact that Maye is healthy again is encouraging. Miles will clearly stick around because he was Maye’s fill-in earlier this summer, when he was out injured – plus, he’s a tremendous special teams player. Then it comes down to the last spot. Middleton gets it, now that Brandon Bryant has been waived. Santos Ramirez is the only other real competition, and he was recently cut before being brought back. So it sure doesn’t seem like the Jets are dying to keep him around.

Punters (1): Lachlan Edwards

We still give Edwards the edge over Matt Darr in the competition here. Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer has always been a fan of Edwards, which should help his cause. Plus, Edwards has displayed a much stronger leg in the preseason games so far.

Kickers (1): TBD

Frankly, Taylor Bertolet’s night against the Eagles looks worse on paper than it was. Sure, he was 2-for-5 on field goals. But two of those misses were from beyond 50 yards and the other was 49 yards. Those are not gimmes. Still, going 4-for-7 on FGs through three preseason games, plus some PAT struggles, isn’t exactly awe inspiring.

Long snappers (1): Thomas Hennessy

Hennessy is the only specialist at this position and has been rock solid for the Jets the past few seasons.

OTHER DESIGNATIONS

Suspended list: TE Chris Herndon, OLB Brandon Copeland

Injured reserve: LB Avery Williamson, OL Brent Qvale

Active/non-football injury list: CB Bless Austin

Reserve/non-football injury list: RB Jalin Moore

> https://www.nj.com/jets/2019/08/final-jets-53-man-roster-projection-which-players-made-cut-with-big-night-vs-eagles.html

kelly · August 31, 2019

This weekend is chaotic for every NFL team.

Trimming a roster from 90 players down to 53 isn’t easy. Neither is skimming through the waiver wire and free-agent market, looking to find additions who may be available at the right position for the right price.But the Jets could well be in for an even more frantic cutdown weekend than usual.For starters, this team is riddled with roster holes – cornerback and edge rusher pop off the page, but just about every position group could use added depth. But that’s not unique; plenty of teams lack talent and could use more pieces.

The difference is that the Jets also have a new general manager and an extremely strong waiver priority.

The fact that Joe Douglas has been with this team for just a few short months means he has no built up loyalty with most of this roster. He didn’t draft these players. He didn’t sign the overwhelming majority of them. So he won’t be defensive about making cuts, admitting past mistakes and moving on. If anything, he may be eager to discard old pieces and bring in fresh blood that fits his preferred mold. Everyone likes to hire their own guys.But the waiver order is the biggest thing the Jets have going for them. Douglas has said repeatedly that he’ll use every tool at his disposal to make this roster stronger. Lucky for him, the Jets were abysmal before he arrived. For fans, those are painful memories. For a new GM, it’s a helpful tool.

Now, Douglas will more or less have his pick of the litter when young players hit the market this weekend.

When the waiver claims are announced Sunday, most teams will be assigned a small collection of players – maybe a couple of guys. Inevitably, a few teams won’t find any additional talent through the process.But if Douglas wants to, he can aggressively target players at positions of need via the waiver system and try to stock pile depth that way.

And the more waiver claims and signings the Jets make, the more extra work that makes for the front office on the back end. Why? Because Douglas doesn’t just get to add extra talent without a cost. He’ll also have to make additional cuts, after the NFL’s Saturday 4 p.m. roster deadline, to make room for those new players on the 53-man roster.In other words, when you see the Jets’ initial team get released on Saturday afternoon, don’t fall in love with it. Or, if you’re the glass-half-empty kind, don’t get too disgusted with it.

Odds are, it’s going to change. A lot. And fast. At least, it will so long as Douglas lives up to the message he’s been preaching since arriving earlier this summer.

> https://www.nj.com/jets/2019/08/why-you-shouldnt-panic-when-jets-release-their-initial-53-man-roster.html

kelly · August 31, 2019

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer

Saturday is cutdown day. Notable players on the Jets' bubble include: Former draft picks — DT Nathan Shepherd, DT Folorunso Fatukasi, CB Parry Nickerson, WR Charone Peake. Quarterbacks — Davis Webb, Luke Falk. Holdovers — TE Eric Tomlinson, T Brent Qvale, WR Deontay Burnett. Free agents — K Taylor Bertolet, G Tom Compton, TE Daniel Brown, LB Albert McClellan, LB Stephone Anthony, CB Marcus Cooper. Waiver pick-ups — S Derrick Kindred, CB Alex Brown. Rookies — PR Greg Dortch, RB Val Holmes, CB Kyron Brown. Possible surprise cut — Rookie LB Jachai Polite.

> https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyj/new-york-jets

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