Ex-Jets Progress Report: Half 1 – Offense

Now that the offseason is over, it’s time to replace you on former Jets gamers and the way they’ve been faring with their present groups. We’ll cowl this in three elements, taking a look at offense immediately, then protection and at last particular groups over the following few days.

As ever, this listing is meant to be exhaustive, but when we missed anybody, tell us within the feedback.

Guard Greg Van Roten was re-signed and ended up as a starter once more by default after Evan Neal’s conversion to protect didn’t go in addition to deliberate. Neal was initially working with the primary crew however fell off as soon as the pads went on.

Additionally: Working again Jonathan Ward was picked up and rushed for 47 yards on 13 carries in preseason however wasn’t retained.

Two ex-Jets made the lively roster as offensive lineman George Fant was a late addition and quarterback Josh Johnson held the quantity two function all through camp. He accomplished 28 of 44 passes for 279 yards and a landing in preseason however with three interceptions.

Additionally: Tight finish Lawrence Cager caught 5 passes for 54 yards in preseason to earn a apply squad spot and working again Donovan Edwards additionally acquired added to the apply squad. Guard Nate Herbig retired although.

The one ex-Jet offensive participant on the Dallas roster this offseason has been offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley however he wasn’t retained.

Tight finish EJ Jenkins caught 5 passes for 41 yards in preseason and was retained on the apply squad.

Inexperienced Bay retained two offensive gamers that was Jets on their apply squad in working again Israel Abanikanda and huge receiver Mecole Hardman. Abanikanda led the NFL in preseason with 267 kickoff return yards on 10 makes an attempt. He additionally carried 24 instances for 71 yards and a landing.

Working again Xazavian Valladay ended up on the apply squad after dashing for 39 yards on eight carries in preseason.

Additionally: Quarterback Brett Rypien and offensive lineman Zack Bailey weren’t retained.

Offensive lineman Chris Glaser was on the apply squad final yr and signed a futures deal however was not retained.

Broad receiver Kalif Raymond stays on the roster for a fifth season with Detroit. He’s joined by offensive lineman Trystan Colon on the apply squad and tight finish Kenny Yeboah on injured reserve.

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater got here out of retirement to reunite with Todd Bowles and received the quantity two function after finishing six of 11 passes for 85 yards and two touchdowns in preseason.

The Saints additionally had Valladay on their roster earlier on within the offseason however they launched him in June.

Broad receiver TJ Luther was not retained regardless of catching three passes for 49 yards in preseason.

Atlanta didn’t have any ex-Jets on offense in camp, however they added offensive deal with Carter Warren to their apply squad after the Jets launched him.

The Rams acquired huge receiver Davante Adams throughout the offseason and he’s anticipated to have a giant yr in Los Angeles.

Seahawks: Seattle shipped out one former Jets bust and changed him with one other once they traded Geno Smith to Las Vegas after which signed Sam Darnold. Darnold accomplished all 4 passes he tried in preseason, for 34 yards.

Additionally: That they had Fant on their roster however launched him again in March.

Offensive deal with Kelvin Beachum and huge receiver Greg Dortch had been each re-signed and as soon as once more made the roster for 2025. They are going to be joined by Bam Knight who received a roster spot when he rushed for 138 yards on 12 carries in preseason. That included a 68-yard landing.

Knight beat out Michael Carter for the function as Carter was held to 77 yards on 20 carries in preseason however they did retain him on the apply squad.

The 49ers have two ex-Jets on their apply squad; quarterback Adrian Martinez and huge receiver Robbie Chosen. It’s a shocking return for Chosen, who had 92 yards on 5 catches within the first preseason sport and 4 extra catches within the different two.

Additionally: Abanikanda was on the roster throughout the offseason however was launched proper initially of camp.

Working again Ty Johnson was re-signed by the Payments after a stable 2024 marketing campaign. He had 26 yards on three carries in preseason.

Broad receiver Elijah Moore made the roster after signing for them in free company and offensive lineman Dan Feeney shall be on the apply squad.

Additionally: Quarterback Mike White solely accomplished 12 of 24 passes in preseason however for 166 yards and two touchdowns. That wasn’t sufficient for him to retain a spot.

The Dolphins had been clearly impressed by quarterback Zach Wilson and his skill to cross to ball to gamers in a Miami jersey over the previous few seasons. He received their backup function after going 29 for 45 for 327 yards and a landing in preseason.

Additionally: Offensive linemen Obinna Eze and Yodny Cajuste ended up on injured reserve and huge receiver Tarik Black was not retained after camp. Working again Raheem Mostert was a cap casualty again in February.

Offensive lineman Morgan Moses was signed in free company and can begin for New England at proper deal with.

Additionally: New England additionally introduced in one other offensive lineman, Alec Lindstrom, for his or her apply squad.

Offensive lineman Calvin Anderson made the Steelers roster and is presently listed as their second crew left deal with.

Pittsburgh additionally signed some man referred to as Aaron Rodgers. He didn’t play in preseason.

Additionally: Tight finish Kevin Foelsch and huge receiver Lance McCutcheon weren’t retained, regardless of McCutcheon catching 5 passes for 66 yards and a landing in preseason. As well as, Ward was lower earlier on within the offseason.

Quarterback Joe Flacco is again in Cleveland and received their beginning function after finishing 9 of 10 passes for 71 yards and a landing in preseason.

Tight finish Brenden Bates and huge receiver Malachi Corley had been added to the apply squad.

Additionally: Offensive lineman Brady Latham was not retained.

Rypien was added to the Bengals’ apply squad after the Vikings opted to not retain him. He had accomplished 15 of 29 passes for 151 yards with an interception in preseason with Minnesota.

The Ravens haven’t had any offensive gamers who had been ex-Jets on their roster this offseason.

Offensive lineman Blake Hance is presently listed because the Titans’ second crew proper guard after making the roster out of coaching camp.

Quarterback Trevor Siemian and offensive lineman Corey Levin had been each retained on the apply squad.

Additionally: Siemian changed Tim Boyle in preseason after Boyle was 4 for 13 for twenty-four yards with two interceptions. Siemian ended up going 8 for 13 for 65 yards.

Broad receiver DJ Montgomery was on the Colts’ roster however he ended up on injured reserve.

Offensive lineman Chuma Edoga signed a two-year deal in free company and is anticipated to again up at guard for the Jaguars.

Additionally: Quarterback John Wolford was not retained

Guard Laken Tomlinson and huge receiver Braxton Berrios are each on Houston’s lively roster. Tomlinson will begin after an excellent preseason and Berrios will come off the bench on offense however is listed because the beginning punt returner.

Additionally: Offensive lineman Austin Deculus was traded to the Chargers and fellow offensive lineman Conor McDermott was not retained after each struggled in preseason.

Broad receiver Jason Brownlee made the ultimate roster after a preseason which included a landing catch from Patrick Mahomes.

Additionally: Foelsch was launched in June, simply 10 days after signing a one-year deal. One other tight finish, Anthony Firkser, was not retained.

The Raiders traded for Geno Smith and he’ll begin for them after going 9 for 14 for 96 yards and a landing in preseason. Las Vegas additionally added working again Raheem Mostert, who spent lower than every week on the Jets’ apply squad a number of years in the past.

After an impressive yr with the Eagles, Mekhi Becton stays at guard and can begin for the Chargers. He’ll reunite with tight finish Tyler Conklin who may even begin for them.

In addition they added deal with Austin Deculus by way of commerce from Houston.

Lastly, Denver is one other crew that has had no ex-Jets on offense throughout the offseason.