New York Jets Hosting 3,300-Yard Sensational WR For Workout as deal was officially reached, Source Says
The New York Jets are leaving no stone unturned looking for quality wide receiver depth in quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ arsenal.
According to a league source, the Jets are hosting free-agent wide receiver Justin Hall for a free-agent visit and workout.
Hall, 25, rewrote the Ball State record books during his collegiate career, setting the program record for receiving yards with 3,385 while catching 18 touchdown passes, and rushing for 10 more. For his efforts, Hall became a five-time All-Mid-American Conference selection (three-time First Team selection).
At 5-foot-9 and 186 pounds, Hall thrives as a slot receiver, and could land with the Jets either as added depth or as an insurance policy after Xavier Gibson suffered an injury during an early training camp practice.
Likewise, having lined up as a wide receiver as well as a running back during his time at Ball State, Hall’s versatility as a receiver as well as potentially adding speedy running back depth behind star Breece Hall could make him an alluring addition for the Jets.
New York Jets Pro Bowl linebacker Jermaine Johnson II took issue with how one of the team’s beat reporters shared an update about what happened in practice.
On Friday, Connor Hughes, who covers the Jets for SNY, posted a long list of takeaways from the team’s practice. One of them touted the performance of rookie offensive tackle, Olu Fashanu.
Left tackle Tyron Smith had a veteran rest day. He hasn’t played a full season since 2015,” Hughes shared on X, formerly Twitter. “The Jets hope this practice structure helps that. Rookie Olu Fashanu took his place with the starters. He stonewalled defensive end Jermaine Johnson on the first rep of team drills.”
A rookie performing well in practice against a Pro Bowler would be good news for the Jets and their fans — if not for one problem. Fashanu, No. 74, never went against Johnson.
“Brother… I didn’t line up on the Right side all day… I don’t even go looking for it,” he said. “It’s either lazy writing or just blatant lying. Either way I did not go up against 74 today. Please just report accurately.”
Hughes responded and clarified that it can be hard to identify numbers from where reporters watch practices — even if it gives a better overall vantage point.
“Hey Jermaine — I had written down on first team drill you rushing v LT (74). Marked it as a nice pass-blocking rep for him,” he said. “Granted, we watched practice from atop the patio quite a way aways. If I was off on the number, that is my mistake. Meant nothing viscous by it. We don’t have access to replay as reporters.”
