Jets Cuts to 53

[Sarge4Tide]

JETS 53 MAN ROSTER
(As of August 31, 2021)

 

FINAL ROSTER CUTS (80 TO 53)

1.   9 - Josh Johnson 6'2" 201 San Diego (QB)  (Unconfirmed)
2. 36 - Josh Adams 6'2" 213 Notre Dame (RB)  (Unconfirmed)
3. 17 - Vyncint Smith 6'3" 202 Limestone (WR)   (Unconfirmed)
4. 15 - Lawrence Cager 6'5" 215 UGA (WR)  (Unconfirmed)
5. 48 - Kenny Yeboah 6'4" 250 Mississippi (TE)  (Unconfirmed)
6. 65 - Corey Levin 6'4" 307 Tennessee Chattanooga  (C/G)   (Unconfirmed)
7. 61 - James Murray 6'5" 304 Holy Cross (OL) (Unconfirmed)
8. 66 - David Moore 6'3" 320 Grambling (G) (Unconfirmed)
9. 68 - Jeremiah Valoaga 6'6" 275 UNLV (DE)  (Unconfirmed)
10. 55 - Hamilcar Rashed Jr. 6'2" 251 Oregon State (DE)  (Unconfirmed)
11. xx - Aaron Adeoye 6'6" 255 SE Missouri (DE) (Unconfirmed)
12. 38 - Lamar Jackson 6'2" 208 Nebraska (CB)  (Unconfirmed)
13. 39 - Bennett Jackson 6'0" 192 Notre Dame (S)  << Released with Signing of Shaq Lawson
14. 49 - JT Hassell 5'11" 200 Florida Tech (S)  (Unconfirmed)

TOTAL On Roster: 67
Moves Still to Be Made: 14

Offense - 31

Quarterback  (3)

•   2 -  Zach Wilson  6'2" 214 BYU (QB) (2021 Draft Pick - 1st Round)  
•   5 - Mike White 6'5" 218 Western Kentucky (QB)    
•   4 - James Morgan 6'4" 229 FIU (QB)   (Signed Thru 2023)

Running Back (4) 

• 23 - Tevin Coleman 6'1" 210 Indiana (RB)  - Free Agent Signing from 49ers
• 22 - La'Michael Perine 5'11" 216 Florida  (RB)  (Signed Thru 2023)
• 25 - Ty Johnson 5'10" 210 Maryland (RB)  (Signed Thru 2022)
• 32 - Michael Carter  5'8" 201 North Carolina (RB) (2021 Draft Pick - 4th Round) 

Tight End  (5)

• 89 - Chris Herndon 6'4" 253 Miami (TE)    (Signed Thru 2021)
• 86 - Ryan Griffin 6'6" 255 UCONN (TE)    (Signed Thru 2022)
• 81 - Tyler Kroft 6'6" 252 Rutgers (TE)  - Free Agent Signing from Bills
• 87 - Daniel Brown 6'5" 243 James Madison (TE) (Re-signed unrestricted free agent)
• 85 - Trevon Wesco 6'3" 267  West Virginia  (TE/FB)    (Signed Thru 2022)

Wide Receiver (8)  

• 84 - Corey Davis 6'3" 209 Western Michigan (WR)  - Free Agent Signing from Titans
• 88 - Keelan Cole 6'1" 194 Kentucky Wesleyan (WR)  - Free Agent Signing from Jaguars
• 82 - Jamison Crowder 5'9" 177 Duke (WR)  (Signed Thru 2021)
•   8 - Elijah Moore  5'10" 178 Mississippi (WR) (2021 Draft Pick - 2nd Round)  
• 11 - Denzel Mims 6'3" 207 Baylor (WR)  (Signed Thru 2023)
• 10 - Braxton Berrios  5'9" 190  Miami (FL) (WR/KR)    (Signed Thru 2021)
• 16 - Jeff Smith 6'0" 195  Boston College   (WR)   (Re-signed Exclusive Rights Free Agent)
• 14 - DJ Montgomery 6'1" 201 Austin Peay (WR) (Reserve Future Contract)  

Offensive Line (11)

• 77 - Mekhi Becton 6'7" 365 Louisville (T)     (Signed Thru 2024)
• 75 - Alijah Vera-Tucker 6'4" 308 USC (G/TB) (2021 Draft Pick - 1st Round) 
• 60 - Conner McGovern 6'4" 306 Missouri (C)     (Signed Thru 2022)
• 62 - Greg Van Roten 6'3" 303 Penn (G)    (Signed Thru 2022)
• 78 - Morgan Moses 6'6" 318 Virginia (T)  (Signed Thru 2021)  - Free Agent Signing from WFT
• 76 - George Fant 6'5" 322 Western Kentucky (T)     (Signed Thru 2022)   
• 67 - Dan Feeney 6'4" 310 Indiana (G/C)  - Free Agent Signing from Chargers
• 70 - Chuma Edoga 6'3" 308 USC (T)    (Signed Thru 2022)
• 69 - Conor McDermott 6'8" 305 UCLA (G/T)  (Signed Thru 2021) (Injured?)
• xx - Isaiah WIlliams 6'3" 295 Akron (G)   
• 78 - Grant Hermanns 6'7" 305 Purdue (OL) (2021 UDFA)

Defense  - 33

Defensive Line  (12)

• 98 - Sheldon Rankins 6'2" 305 Louisville (DT)  - Free Agent Signing from Saints
• 95 - Quinnen Williams 6'3" 303 Alabama  (DT)  (Signed Thru 2023)  
• 94 - Foley Fatukasi 6'4" 318 UCONN (DE/DT)    (Signed Thru 2021)   
• 91 - John Franklin-Myers  6'4" 288  Stephen F Austin   (DE) (Signed Thru 2021)
• xx - Shaq Lawson 6'3" 270 Clemson  (DE) 
• 97 - Nathan Shepherd 6'4" 315 Ft. Hays State (DE/DT)  (Signed Thru 2021)
• 47 - Bryce Huff 6'3" 255 Memphis (OLB)  (Signed Thru 2022)
• 54 - Ronald Blair 6'3" 270 Appalachian State (DE)  - Veteran "Street" Free Agent (ex-49ers)
• 93 - Kyle Phillips 6'4" 277  Tennessee (DE)   (Signed Thru 2021)  *** Active Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) ***
• 79 - Tanzel Smart 6'1" 296 Tulane (DL)   (Signed Thru Unknown)
• 96 - Jonathan Marshall 6'3" 310 Arkansas (DT) (2021 Draft Pick - 6th Round)  
• 92 - Jabari Zuniga 6'3" 264 Florida (DE)    (Signed Thru 2023)

Linebacker   (8)

• 57 - CJ Mosley 6'2" 250 Alabama (ILB)     (2020 Opt Out) (Signed Thru 2024)
• 52 - Jarrad Davis 6'1" 245 Florida (ILB)  - Free Agent Signing from Lions (INJURED)
• 45 - Hamsah Nasirildeen   6'3" 215 Florida State (OLB/S?) (2021 Draft Pick - 6th Round)  
• 53 - Blake Cashman 6'1" 237 Minnesota (ILB)    (Signed Thru 2022)
• 56 - Noah Dawkins 6'1" 235 Citadel (LB)     (Reserve Future Contract)
• 44 - Jamien Sherwood  6'2" 216 Auburn (OLB/S?) (2021 Draft Pick - 5th Round)  
• 43 - Del'Shawn Phillips 6'2" 230 Illinois (LB)  - Veteran "Street" Free Agent
• 46 - Camilo Eifler 6'1" 228 Illinois (LB) (2021 UDFA) 

Cornerback   (6)

• 31 - Blessaun Austin 6'1" 198 Rutgers (CB) (Signed Thru 2022)
• 37 - Bryce Hall 6'1" 202 UVA (CB) (Signed Thru 2023)
• 25 - Brandin Echols  5'10" 180 Kentucky (CB) (2021 Draft Pick - 6th Round
• 41 - Jason Pinnock 6'0" 205 Pitt (CB) (2021 Draft Pick - 5th Round)  
• 36 - Isaiah Dunn 5'11" 189 Oregon State (CB) (2021 UDFA) 
• 34 - Justin Hardee 6'1" 194 Illinois (CB)  - Free Agent Signing from Saints (special teamer?)

"Slot" Cornerback   (3)

• 40 - Javelin Guidry 5'9" 191 Utah (CB) (Signed Thru 2021)
• 30 - Michael Carter II 5'10" 184 Duke (S/CB) (2021 Draft Pick - 5th Round)  
• 26 - Elijah Campbell 5'11" 190 Northern Iowa (CB) (Signed Thru 2021)

Safety   (4)

• 20 - Marcus Maye 6'0" 210 Florida  (S)  (FRANCHISE TAG)  
• 29 - Lamarcus Joyner 5'8" 185 Florida State (S/CB)  - Free Agent Signing from Raiders
• 21 - Ashtyn Davis 6'1" 202 Cal (S)  (Signed Thru 2023)  
• 35 - Sharrod Neasman 5'11" 213 Florida Atlantic (S)  

Special Teams  - 3

Punter 

• 7 - Braden Mann 5'11" 198 Texas A+M (P)      (Signed Thru 2023)

Kicker  

• 6 - Matt Ammendola 5'9" 195 Oklahoma State (PK)   

Long Snapper    

• 42 - Thomas Hennessy 6'2" 246 Duke (LS) (Signed Thru 2023)

INJURED RESERVE (5)

• 72 - Cameron Clark 6'3" 308 Richmond (G/T)  (Signed Thru 2023)
• 66 - Teton Saltes 6'5" 300 New Mexico (G/T) (2021 UDFA)  
• 68 - Parker Ferguson 6'4" 306 Air Force (G/T) (2021 UDFA)
• 58 - Carl Lawson 6'2" 265 Auburn (DE)  
• 33 - Zane Lewis 6'1" 190 Air Force (DB)    

Reserve Non-Football Injury - NFI (1) 

• 99 - Vinny Curry 6'2" 279 Marshall (DE)

Reserve Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)

• 29 - Saquan Hampton 6'1" 206 Rutgers (DB) (Signed Thru 2021)

No Longer on Team

• 35 - Pete Guerriero 5'10" 190 Monmouth (RB)   (Reserve Future Contract)  (Waived)
• 35 - Austin Walter 5'8" 203 Rice  (RB)   (Claimed off waivers from 49ers) (Cut from 90-85)
•   1 - Jaleel Scott 6'5" 210 New Mexico State (WR) (Reserve Future Contract) (Waived)
• 18 - Josh Doctson 6'2" 205 TCU (WR)   (2020 Opt Out)   (Signed Thru 2021) (Released)
• 19 - Matt Cole 5'10" 197  McKendree  (WR)   (Claimed off waivers from 49ers) (Waived)
•   3 - Manasseh Bailey 6'1" 195 Morgan State (WR) (Waived)
• 83 - Josh Malone 6'3" 208 Tennessee (WR) (Waived)
• 45 - Connor Davis 6'8" 260 Stony Brook (TE)  (Reserve Future Contract) (Waived)
• 71 - Alex Lewis 6'6" 315 Michigan (G)     (Signed Thru 2021) (RETIRED)
• 64 - Tristen Hoge 6'5" 310 BYU (G/T/C) (2021 UDFA) (Waived)
• 63 - Leo Koloamatani 6'5" 305 Hawaii (G/C)    (2020 Opt Out) (Signed Thru 2021)
• 50 - Michael Dwumfour 6'1" 296 Rutgers (DE/DT) (2021 UDFA)   (Cut from 90-85)
• 54 - Sharif Finch 6'4" 250 Temple (DE/LB)    (Waived)
• 51 - Brendon White 6'1" 215 Rutgers (LB/S?) (2021 UDFA) (Waived)
• xx - John Daka 6'2" 225 James Madison (OLB)     (Reserve Future Contract)
• 51 - Edmond Robinson 6'3" 245 Newberry (LB)  - (Waived)
• 27 - Corey Ballentine 6'0" 190 Washburn (CB/KR)  (Signed Thru 2022) (Waived)
• 22 - Jordyn Peters 6'1" 195 Auburn (S) (2021 UDFA)  (Waived)
• 3 - Chase McLaughlin 6'1" 175 Illinois (PK) (Signed Thru 2021)
• 1 - Chris Naggar 6'1" 194 (PK) (2021 UDFA) (Cut from 90-85)
• 9 - Sam Ficken 6'1" 192 Penn State (PK)    (Reserve Future Contract) (Waived)

[kdels62]

4 minutes ago, derp said:

 

If Zuniga makes the roster over Rashed, it’s a joke. They could intend to IR Zuniga tomorrow and bring back Rashed but there’s no way we should keep Zuniga as a part of the 53.

[Doggin94it]

10 minutes ago, Lith said:

David Moore puts us at 9 so far.  

1. CB Lamar Jackson
2. WR Lawrence Cager
3. DB Bennett Jackson (corresponding move to Shaq Lawson trade)
4. S JT Hassell
5. DL Aaron Adeoye
6. OL Corey Levin
7. DL Jeremiah Valoaga
8. QB Josh Johnson
9. OG David Moore

19 still to come.

You missed Jimmy Murray - we're at 10, 18 to go.

[Lith]

 

[Lith]

5 minutes ago, Doggin94it said:

You missed Jimmy Murray - we're at 10, 17 to go.

I did miss that one thanks.   We will need to cut 28.  One extra cut to offset the addition of Shaq Lawson.

[Doggin94it]

2 minutes ago, derp said:

 

Lost his spot when we traded for Lawson

[flgreen]

Brian Costello @BrianCoz 6m

The Jets are waiving DE Hamilcar Rashed, per source. #nyj

[BurnleyJet]

1 minute ago, Lith said:

 

Practice squad for sure.

[Lith]

Nick Mullens to Browns.  Guess we really are rolling with Mike White.

 

[jetstream23]

20 minutes ago, Lith said:

I agree.  And I am not that worried that someone might claim him if we put him on waivers to get him through to the PS.  If they do, so be it.  He is at least another year away from being reaady to take meaningful NFL snaps.  No need to waste one of 53 roster spots on him.

Yup, he's hopefully a year away from competing for a backup spot.... which doesn't even mean he's a year away from definitely being a backup.  If we didn't care about age, draft positions, $$, etc. and strictly built a QB depth chart based on talent it would be Zach, J. Johnson, M. White, and J. Morgan in that order.  That's where they are today IMHO.

[jetsons]

18 minutes ago, Claymation said:

 

Moore blew the block on the 2pt conversion that almost cost the Jets a tie vs the Eagles... good running by Adams got him in the endzone.... had Moore made the block it would have been a breeze to get in.

[jetstream23]

4 minutes ago, Doggin94it said:

Lost his spot when we traded for Lawson

PS

[derp]

5 minutes ago, kdels62 said:

If Zuniga makes the roster over Rashed, it’s a joke. They could intend to IR Zuniga tomorrow and bring back Rashed but there’s no way we should keep Zuniga as a part of the 53.

Agree - though my guess is that's probably what they intend.

4 minutes ago, Doggin94it said:

Lost his spot when we traded for Lawson

Think he was most directly hurt by the Lawson trade for sure. Huff, JFM, Blair firmly ahead of him.

[#27TheDominator]

15 minutes ago, Jets Voice of Reason said:

Valid point. I don't agree with keeping Morgan for the contract situation, especially for the point you're mentioning. Btw, hope your IRL stuff is better, I know you mentioned you were going through some rough things.

Thanks, man!  Never be perfect, but things seem to be headed in the right direction.  <fingers crossed>

 

[IndianaJet]

22 minutes ago, Lith said:

I agree.  And I am not that worried that someone might claim him if we put him on waivers to get him through to the PS.  If they do, so be it.  He is at least another year away from being reaady to take meaningful NFL snaps.  No need to waste one of 53 roster spots on him.

If Morgan goes to the practice squad, I would imagine he would be one of our 4 weekly "protected" players, meaning no one could poach him.

You have to have that emergency QB ready to go in case COVID hits Wilson and White.

[Lith]

2 minutes ago, IndianaJet said:

If Morgan goes to the practice squad, I would imagine he would be one of our 4 weekly "protected" players, meaning no one could poach him.

You have to have that emergency QB ready to go in case COVID hits Wilson and White.

Agreed, and as long as Josh Johnson is still a free agent, we would have an extra option.

[nycdan]

This page is keeping pretty up to date for confirmations:

https://sny.tv/articles/jets-cut-tracker-trimming-roster-2021-nfl-season

 

 

[Larz]

This is starting to feel like a “developmental year “.    If they don’t bring in a legit MLB or backup QB then it’s pretty much certain the plan is to go young and turn ‘em loose and use the cap space and draft picks next year to round out the roster and make a run 

[sec101row23]

Just now, Larz said:

This is starting to feel like a “developmental year “.    If they don’t bring in a legit MLB or backup QB then it’s pretty much certain the plan is to go young and turn ‘em loose and use the cap space and draft picks next year to round out the roster and make a run 

Starting to?   It’s had that feeling since they hired Saleh.  

[section314]

22 minutes ago, Lith said:

And if somebody does, I am not about to lose sleep over it.

You guys do realize that 3 of the OL and 3 2 WR that Morgan played with have been cut? White played with guys who will make it and was no way better than Morgan. 

[Augustiniak]

4 minutes ago, sec101row23 said:

Starting to?   It’s had that feeling since they hired Saleh.  

Seriously, they may well have the youngest roster in the nfl this year.  

[Lith]

3 minutes ago, section314 said:

You guys do realize that 3 of the OL and 3 2 WR that Morgan played with have been cut? White played with guys who will make it and was no way better than Morgan. 

I thought White was more accurate than Morgan.  Limited number of snaps we had a chance to see, but I thought there was a difference between the two.

[section314]

23 minutes ago, flgreen said:

Mike Ashmore @mashmore98 9m

Jets seemed like the spot, but instead…

Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo

The #Browns are expected to sign veteran QB Nick Mullens to their practice squad after their 53-man roster is set later today, sources say. Mullens was recently released by the #Eagles.

Saleh and LaFlleur sawMullen’s sorry act  in SF up close and personal and wanted no part of him.

[clayton163v]

27 minutes ago, Claymation said:

 

This is the guy we grabbed on waivers from Caroliina.  I sure hope we put him on the practice squad.  He put up some good tape.  He has power and decent feet.  Best of the backup guards this preseason imo.  I fully realize we cannot keep a Guard only rookie as a reserve if he is not ready.   I see real potential with this guy.  Unlike Tristan Hoge, who also impressed with his power blocking, David Moore shows the lateral agility to reset his feet when pass blocking.  Hoge really got exposed in his last preseason game.    While I wish him well, he belongs in a man scheme.  But Moore can play wide zone, he is just not ready.  Needs a year in the program.  Like Grant Hermanns.   With development time, he might be a starter.  Strong as a bull and he gets low.   

 

[Fantasy Island]

35 minutes ago, mrcoops said:

Yup. White is significantly more advanced than Morgan, and a better fit as the backup.

Morgan needs development, which he can get on the PS if he clears waivers.

Please don't clear waivers.  Ginger QB's NEVER work out

[sec101row23]

7 minutes ago, section314 said:

You guys do realize that 3 of the OL and 3 2 WR that Morgan played with have been cut? White played with guys who will make it and was no way better than Morgan. 

I think Morgan had some really bad practices.  I don’t think White is vastly better, but I think they feel they can get Morgan onto the practice squad easier.  They could feel someone may take a shot at White if he were on waivers.  

[section314]

1 minute ago, Lith said:

I thought White was more accurate than Morgan.  Limited number of snaps we had a chance to see, but I thought there was a difference between the two.

Morgan made throws on Friday that White could only dream about. I honestly think Saleh and LaFleur look at White and see Mullens.

[CTJetsFan]

28 minutes ago, Doggin94it said:

Lost his spot when we traded for Lawson

He really didn't show a lot when given a big opportunity in the last 2 PS games. Worth bringing back on the PS though.

[clayton163v]

7 minutes ago, Lith said:

I thought White was more accurate than Morgan.  Limited number of snaps we had a chance to see, but I thought there was a difference between the two.

He also did not throw into coverage.  White took what the defense gave him.  White simply is more polished. 

In short, White is not green . . .      Wait just a minute . . . .

[CTJetsFan]

Based on the cuts so far, either the Jets believe Edoga can contribute in the interior o-line or JD has his eyes on another G/C who has (or will be) released.

[sec101row23]

7 minutes ago, CTJetsFan said:

Based on the cuts so far, either the Jets believe Edoga can contribute in the interior o-line or JD has his eyes on another G/C who has (or will be) released.

I think in order to put a guy on short term IL he has to first be on the 53 man roster.   I think this may be the plan with Edoga.  

[choon328]

22 minutes ago, Larz said:

This is starting to feel like a “developmental year “.    If they don’t bring in a legit MLB or backup QB then it’s pretty much certain the plan is to go young and turn ‘em loose and use the cap space and draft picks next year to round out the roster and make a run 

That's literally always been the plan

[Lurker89]

#CutHerndon

[BugZy]

I just saw where the Saints cut JR Sweezy. We should pick him up.

[CTJetsFan]

6 minutes ago, sec101row23 said:

I think in order to put a guy on short term IL he has to first be on the 53 man roster.   I think this may be the plan with Edoga.  

Is Clark out for the season or could he still be in the mix for 2021?