10 roster cut players the NY Jets could sign or claim on waivers
The Jets could target these recently cut players
The NY Jets have officially revealed their initial 53-man roster for the upcoming 2024 season. There were a few surprises and a couple of notable omissions, but for the most part, most of the team’s roster moves were sensible and predictable.
That said, the Jets aren’t done making moves. The roster the Jets revealed on Tuesday is almost definitely not going to be the roster the Jets enter Week 1 with. There will be changes
Some of those changes could come via the waiver wire. NFL teams will have until 12 pm ET today to submit waiver claims for players who were let go by other teams. There’s also an opportunity to sign vested veterans who were released and avoided waivers.
We’re going to take a look at some of the top available options for the Jets on the waiver wire and free-agent market following roster cuts. Here are 10 names to keep an eye on.
Possible NY Jets waiver wire targets
The Jets only kept two tight ends on their 53-man roster after releasing Anthony Firkser and placing Kenny Yeboah on the injured reserve. It’s very likely the team will make an addition to the position group, and there are a few intriguing names on the waiver wire.
One of which is undrafted rookie Brenden Bates, who put together an outstanding summer with the Chicago Bears after being signed out of Kentucky following the 2024 NFL Draft.
Bates finished second among all tight ends this preseason with 100 receiving yards on six catches. He was Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded rookie tight end of the summer, earning a stellar 85.8 grade.
At 6-foot-5, 255 pounds, Bates flashed his upside as both a receiver and blocker this summer and figures to be a hot commodity on the waiver wire. Multiple teams have reportedly already expressed interest — the Jets should be one of them.
9. TE E.J. Jenkins
Another young tight end the Jets should consider placing a waiver claim on is E.J. Jenkins. Jenkins might be familiar to some Jets fans, as the former Georgia Tech standout actually signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent last offseason.
Jenkins even caught a touchdown pass in the preseason before he was waived as part of final roster cuts. The 6-foot-7, 243-pound tight end was considered a strong contender for the Eagles’ roster but was somewhat surprisingly waived again.
Reports suggest Jenkins is expected to garner interest from multiple teams on the waiver wire. The Jets have familiarity with the Virginia native and would be wise to bring him back.
8. C Sam Mustipher
The Jets decided to keep 10 offensive linemen on their active roster, but it’s possible they could make some changes to the position group. One veteran who could pique their interest is center Sam Mustipher.
