With Preseason Wrapped up, a Projected Jets 53 man Roster

[JetNation]

At some point today, the names will start rolling in through various outlets to let us know which players the New York Jets will be parting ways with as they cut down to assemble their 53 man roster.  When all is said and done, who do we believe will be left standing?  A look at our projected 53 man roster.

Quarterback (2): Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson

Practice Squad (1): Tim Boyle

No surprises here as Rodgers takes over under center with Wilson continuing to learn behind the future hall of famer.

Rodgers gonna' Rodgers… pic.twitter.com/57GCrMbvuw

— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) August 26, 2023

Running back (5): Breece Hall, Dalvin Cook, Michael Carter, Israel Abanikanda, Nick Bawden

Practice Squad (1): Bam Knight

The biggest question here is Knight or Carter and it could honestly go either way.  If it were us making the call, we’d go with Knight.  But Joe Douglas is making the decision and we think he’ll stick with the guy he drafted in Carter.  Knight lands on the practice squad if he doesn’t get snatched up elsewhere.

Wide Receiver (6): Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Mecole Hardman, Jason Brownlee, Xavier Gipson

Practice squad (1): Irv Charles

The sudden departure of Corey Davis opens a spot for an extra receiver.  Brownlee and Gipson were battling for a spot but now they both stick with Brownlee taking on Davis’ projected role and Gipson offering plenty as a return man.

Aaron Rodgers shouted out Xavier Gipson as a guy who helped himself trying to make the 53. #Jets

— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) August 27, 2023

Tight End (4): Tyler Conklin, CJ Uzomah, Jeremy Ruckert, Zach Kuntz

Kuntz has shown a lot more than expected as a blocker which helps him hang around while Ruckert has been kept in bubble wrap along with the rest of the starters after a strong start to training camp.

Offensive Line (9): Duane Brown, Laken Tomlinson, Connor McGovern, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Mekhi Becton, Max Mitchell, Billy Turner, Joe Tippmann, Was Schweitzer.

Keeping 10 is a possibility but given the number of lineman who can play multiple spots we’re going with nine for now.  Mekhi Becton was officially named as the team’s starting right tackle after yesterday’s victory over the Giants.

Defensive Line (10): Carl Lawson, Quinnen Williams, John Franklin-Myers, Jermaine Johnson, Will McDonald, Bryce Huff, Al Wood, Quinton Jefferson, Michael Clemons, Solomon Thomas.

Easily the deepest unit on the team and possibly in the NFL.  The group should do some serious damage in 2023 with Johnson looking like one of the most improved players on the roster at this point and McDonald earning plenty of praise from the moment he arrived at 1 Jets Drive.  Would also keep an eye on Carl Lawson.  For a guy whose injury was reportedly so minor, he has missed a fair bit of time.

Practice squad (2): Tanzel Smart, Deslin Alexandre

lol this get off by @Bryce55H is crazy

#NYJvsNYG on WNBC + NFLN pic.twitter.com/gSie0RRfFi

— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 26, 2023

Linebacker (5): CJ Mosley, Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood, Zaire Barnes, Chazz Surratt

Surratt is the longest of longshots on our projected 53 based on his injury history, but Robert Saleh’s feelings on Surratt were made pretty clear following a strong pre-season debut.  If he doesn’t land on the roster, it could be chalked up to a sketchy injury history for Surratt.

Cornerback (5): Sauce Gardner, DJ Reed, Michael Carter II, Jimmy Moreland, Justin Hardee

Gardner, Reed and Carter give the Jets what is arguably the NFL’s top trio at cornerback.  Brandin Echols will re-join the team in week 2 after serving a week 1 suspension.  Moreland’s stay on the roster will likely be brief if everyone stays healthy.

Safety (4): Jordan Whitehead, Tony Adams, Adrian Amos, Trey Dean

IR (1): Jarrick Bernard-Converse

Whitehead and Adams were also kept on ice for much of this preseason as locks to make the roster while Dean stood out week after week on game day, allowing him to stick on the 53 man roster.  Dean was one player we named after the draft as a UDFA who had a shot.  At the same time, don’t rule out Ashtyn Davis who played some of his best football as a pro over the final two preseason games.  If the team feels the light has come on, Davis will stick.

Specialists (3): Greg Zuerlein, Thomas Morstead, Thomas Hennessy

This should give the Jets the best special teams group they’ve had in years with Morstead over the departed Braden Mann being a massive upgrade.

And as per usual, it’s worth keeping in mind that the players at the bottom of the 53 man roster could be moved along within a day or two as names of interest hit the waiver wire.

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[jbt]

Trade Michael Carter for a OL or wr.  I don't trust his pass blocking 

[JetsFanatic]

I thought an emergency 3rd QB is dressed on gameday. So I would assume Boyle makes the team. If I understand the rule correctly.

[Reasonable Jets Fan]

4 minutes ago, jbt said:

Trade Michael Carter for a OL or wr.  I don't trust his pass blocking 

Name one team willing to give up a decent OL for a fringe RB.... This concept, that some team is willing to give up quality OL... for basically nothing is ridiculous. 

This site has gone bananas

[Lith]

10 minutes ago, JetsFanatic said:

I thought an emergency 3rd QB is dressed on gameday. So I would assume Boyle makes the team. If I understand the rule correctly.

Yup.  You understand the rule correctly.  Boyle would need to be on the 53 to serve that role, so it really depends on how much the Jets value the last roster spot vs the security of having a QB 3. 

I still think they go with two QBs unless Rodgers (or Zach) gets banged up, rather than using a roster spot on a 3rd QB.

[Lith]

9 minutes ago, Reasonable Jets Fan said:

Name one team willing to give up a decent OL for a fringe RB.... This concept, that some team is willing to give up quality OL... for basically nothing is ridiculous. 

This site has gone bananas

There also seems to be this view that unless your OL gives the QB clean pockets on every drop back, or opens huge holes on every running play, that the OL sucks.  Messy pockets are a fact of life in the NFL, and guys will get beat.  The other team has good players too.  Brown, Laken, Mcg, AVT, Becton is a solid unit.  Tippman, Mitchell, Turner and Schweitzer is a nice blend of youth and experience backing them up. 

They may not be the best OL in the league, but they are far from the worst.

[JohnnyLV]

1 hour ago, JetNation said:

At some point today, the names will start rolling in through various outlets to let us know which players the New York Jets will be parting ways with as they cut down to assemble their 53 man roster.  When all is said and done, who do we believe will be left standing?  A look at our projected 53 man roster.

Quarterback (2): Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson

Practice Squad (1): Tim Boyle

No surprises here as Rodgers takes over under center with Wilson continuing to learn behind the future hall of famer.

Rodgers gonna' Rodgers… pic.twitter.com/57GCrMbvuw

— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) August 26, 2023

 

Running back (5): Breece Hall, Dalvin Cook, Michael Carter, Israel Abanikanda, Nick Bawden

Practice Squad (1): Bam Knight

The biggest question here is Knight or Carter and it could honestly go either way.  If it were us making the call, we’d go with Knight.  But Joe Douglas is making the decision and we think he’ll stick with the guy he drafted in Carter.  Knight lands on the practice squad if he doesn’t get snatched up elsewhere.

Wide Receiver (6): Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Mecole Hardman, Jason Brownlee, Xavier Gipson

Practice squad (1): Irv Charles

The sudden departure of Corey Davis opens a spot for an extra receiver.  Brownlee and Gipson were battling for a spot but now they both stick with Brownlee taking on Davis’ projected role and Gipson offering plenty as a return man.

Aaron Rodgers shouted out Xavier Gipson as a guy who helped himself trying to make the 53. #Jets

— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) August 27, 2023

 

Tight End (4): Tyler Conklin, CJ Uzomah, Jeremy Ruckert, Zach Kuntz

Kuntz has shown a lot more than expected as a blocker which helps him hang around while Ruckert has been kept in bubble wrap along with the rest of the starters after a strong start to training camp.

Offensive Line (9): Duane Brown, Laken Tomlinson, Connor McGovern, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Mekhi Becton, Max Mitchell, Billy Turner, Joe Tippmann, Was Schweitzer.

Keeping 10 is a possibility but given the number of lineman who can play multiple spots we’re going with nine for now.  Mekhi Becton was officially named as the team’s starting right tackle after yesterday’s victory over the Giants.

Defensive Line (10): Carl Lawson, Quinnen Williams, John Franklin-Myers, Jermaine Johnson, Will McDonald, Bryce Huff, Al Wood, Quinton Jefferson, Michael Clemons, Solomon Thomas.

Easily the deepest unit on the team and possibly in the NFL.  The group should do some serious damage in 2023 with Johnson looking like one of the most improved players on the roster at this point and McDonald earning plenty of praise from the moment he arrived at 1 Jets Drive.  Would also keep an eye on Carl Lawson.  For a guy whose injury was reportedly so minor, he has missed a fair bit of time.

Practice squad (2): Tanzel Smart, Deslin Alexandre

lol this get off by @Bryce55H is crazy

#NYJvsNYG on WNBC + NFLN pic.twitter.com/gSie0RRfFi

— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 26, 2023

 

Linebacker (5): CJ Mosley, Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood, Zaire Barnes, Chazz Surratt

Surratt is the longest of longshots on our projected 53 based on his injury history, but Robert Saleh’s feelings on Surratt were made pretty clear following a strong pre-season debut.  If he doesn’t land on the roster, it could be chalked up to a sketchy injury history for Surratt.

Cornerback (5): Sauce Gardner, DJ Reed, Michael Carter II, Jimmy Moreland, Justin Hardee

Gardner, Reed and Carter give the Jets what is arguably the NFL’s top trio at cornerback.  Brandin Echols will re-join the team in week 2 after serving a week 1 suspension.  Moreland’s stay on the roster will likely be brief if everyone stays healthy.

Safety (4): Jordan Whitehead, Tony Adams, Adrian Amos, Trey Dean

IR (1): Jarrick Bernard-Converse

Whitehead and Adams were also kept on ice for much of this preseason as locks to make the roster while Dean stood out week after week on game day, allowing him to stick on the 53 man roster.  Dean was one player we named after the draft as a UDFA who had a shot.  At the same time, don’t rule out Ashtyn Davis who played some of his best football as a pro over the final two preseason games.  If the team feels the light has come on, Davis will stick.

Specialists (3): Greg Zuerlein, Thomas Morstead, Thomas Hennessy

This should give the Jets the best special teams group they’ve had in years with Morstead over the departed Braden Mann being a massive upgrade.

And as per usual, it’s worth keeping in mind that the players at the bottom of the 53 man roster could be moved along within a day or two as names of interest hit the waiver wire.

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This would be the exact roster with a couple possible changes. I love that you went only 10 at DT and 9 at OL and 2 at QB. I think it is the right call. Most have 1 additional at each spot and you start losing guys like Kuntz, Dean and Brownlee.

1, I suspect Lawson may have played his last down as a Jet He looked completely unable to move on the sideline. I think he at minimum gets the IR with option to return designation

2. Just not sure Hardee justifies a spot any more.

Not related to the roster but we  should approach Huff about an extension. He has at least 1 sack in every game and has improved against the run. 

[Reasonable Jets Fan]

10 minutes ago, Lith said:

There also seems to be this view that unless your OL gives the QB clean pockets on every drop back, or opens huge holes on every running play, that the OL sucks.  Messy pockets are a fact of life in the NFL, and guys will get beat.  The other team has good players too.  Brown, Laken, Mcg, AVT, Becton is a solid unit.  Tippman, Mitchell, Turner and Schweitzer is a nice blend of youth and experience backing them up. 

They may not be the best OL in the league, but they are far from the worst.

Laken's post game interview, he was giddy with happiness on how good they will be... There is a lot of confidence in that room right now

[Reasonable Jets Fan]

4 minutes ago, JohnnyLV said:

This would be the exact roster with a couple possible changes. I love that you went only 10 at DT and 9 at OL and 2 at QB. I think it is the right call. Most have 1 additional at each spot and you start losing guys like Kuntz, Dean and Brownlee.

1, I suspect Lawson may have played his last down as a Jet He looked completely unable to move on the sideline. I think he at minimum gets the IR with option to return designation

2. Just not sure Hardee justifies a spot any more.

Not related to the roster but we  should approach Huff about an extension. He has at least 1 sack in every game and has improved against the run. 

Hardee makes the team for how good he is on specials... He is nearly tackling every PR before they catch the ball. 

And after Saleh presser it seems Lawson might make the team and then go on short term IR... And the Jets will cut a veteran to bring back the next day similar to JBC

[doitny]

4 TEs is ridiculous. 3 is fine. Kuntz to the PS.

Ashton Davis stays. he really turned it up a notch these last few weeks. he would have had another big hit or 2 last night if the WR didnt drop the ball. plus Davis is good on ST. 

[Alka]

27 minutes ago, JohnnyLV said:

This would be the exact roster with a couple possible changes. I love that you went only 10 at DT and 9 at OL and 2 at QB. I think it is the right call. Most have 1 additional at each spot and you start losing guys like Kuntz, Dean and Brownlee.

1, I suspect Lawson may have played his last down as a Jet He looked completely unable to move on the sideline. I think he at minimum gets the IR with option to return designation

2. Just not sure Hardee justifies a spot any more.

Not related to the roster but we  should approach Huff about an extension. He has at least 1 sack in every game and has improved against the run. 

I agree with you on all 3 players.  Lawson does not deserve a roster spot at this point, and your solution I think fits best.

Huff is a pass rusher.  Period.  And I will go out on a limb and say he is an elite pass rusher.  Elite pass rushers are few in the NFL.  Sign him to an extension.

This will be a controversial statement, but I would rather have Ashtyn Davis on my team than Hardee.  Davis is a willing and violent tackler, and he makes a difference in the run game.  He is an elite athlete.

[JohnnyLV]

30 minutes ago, Reasonable Jets Fan said:

Hardee makes the team for how good he is on specials... He is nearly tackling every PR before they catch the ball. 

And after Saleh presser it seems Lawson might make the team and then go on short term IR... And the Jets will cut a veteran to bring back the next day similar to JBC

Brownlee played gunner on a couple plays and was in the same position as Hardee would have been.

[Warfish]

37 minutes ago, JohnnyLV said:

1, I suspect Lawson may have played his last down as a Jet He looked completely unable to move on the sideline. I think he at minimum gets the IR with option to return designation

If this is true, what a horrible signing he truly was.  SMH.

[Warfish]

17 minutes ago, doitny said:

4 TEs is ridiculous. 3 is fine. Kuntz to the PS.

+1

Fans think every player we put on the P.S. will get stolen.  It very rarely actually happens.

[Reasonable Jets Fan]

11 minutes ago, JohnnyLV said:

Brownlee played gunner on a couple plays and was in the same position as Hardee would have been.

I get it... But Hardee is the leader of special teams on a team that is vying for SB... They are not going to drop their leader for a rookie this year... 

Maybe in the future... 

[rangerous]

3 hours ago, Lith said:

There also seems to be this view that unless your OL gives the QB clean pockets on every drop back, or opens huge holes on every running play, that the OL sucks.  Messy pockets are a fact of life in the NFL, and guys will get beat.  The other team has good players too.  Brown, Laken, Mcg, AVT, Becton is a solid unit.  Tippman, Mitchell, Turner and Schweitzer is a nice blend of youth and experience backing them up. 

They may not be the best OL in the league, but they are far from the worst.

They need to play together and be pretty injury free.  That’s about all that is needed from this group. Rodgers will help by getting rid of the ball quickly.

[doitny]

3 hours ago, Warfish said:

+1

Fans think every player we put on the P.S. will get stolen.  It very rarely actually happens.

not to mention he was a 7th rd pick. everybody passed on him 6 and some 7 times. if they really wanted him they had all those chances. and i didnt see anything special in preseason that teams would now say they have to have him.