It’s been a long time since the New York Jets have been considered true contenders in the AFC, let alone the NFL. Yet, with Aaron Rodgers in tow, and a roster brimming with top talent, Gang Green finds themselves with expectations that haven’t been thrust on their shoulders in decades.
Before we start thinking about how far the Jets could go, or what the team needs to do to beat the Buffalo Bills in Week One, there is a matter of procedure the team needs to get through first. Tuesday afternoon saw the Jets cut their roster down to the NFL-required 53-man room.
Today, we go through who made the first iteration of the roster as announced by the team Tuesday afternoon.
QB: Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson (2)
RB: Breece Hall, Dalvin Cook, Michael Carter, Israel Abanikanda (4)
WR: Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Mecole Hardman, Jason Brownlee, Xavier Gipson, Irv Charles (7)
TE: Tyler Conklin, CJ Uzomah, Jeremy Ruckert, Kenny Yeboah (4)
OL: Duane Brown, Mekhi Becton, Max Mitchell, Billy Turner, Laken Tomlinson, AVT, Wes Schweitzer, Joe Tippmann, Connor McGovern, Carter Warren (10)
DE: Jermaine Johnson, JFM, Carl Lawson, Bryce Huff, Will McDonald, Micheal Clemons (6)
DT: Quinnen Williams, Al Woods, Quinton Jefferson, Solomon Thomas (4)
LB: CJ Mosley, Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood, Chazz Surratt, Zaire Barnes (5)
CB: Sauce Gardner, DJ Reed, MCII, Bryce Hall, Justin Hardee, *Brandin Echols* (5)
S: Jordan Whitehead, Tony Adams, Ashtyn Davis, Adrian Amos (4)
ST: Greg Zuerlein, Thomas Hennessy (2)
Notes
- Brandin Echols is suspended for a game and will not count on the team’s initial 53-man roster to begin the 2033 season.
- The release of Tim Boyle does not mean he is away from the organization. By the new league rule, the Jets can have a third quarterback not count on the final gameday roster. This means he can be placed on the practice squad and be suited up for game day.
- Everyone outside of Carter Warren, Wes Schweitzer, and Kenny Yeboah participated in the Jets’ practice today. Lawson, Lazard, Hall, and Cook all were back at practice after numerous injuries.
- Thomas Morstead was a surprise release after a strong preseason however it is unlikely that he’ll be a free agent for long. New York has two weeks to find a punter or add them to the practice squad.
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