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New York Jets: Four players released and four signed to practice squad

ByAlan Schechter|
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 01: Charles Clay #85 of the Buffalo Bills grapples with Bruce Carter #54 of the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on January 1, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 01: Charles Clay #85 of the Buffalo Bills grapples with Bruce Carter #54 of the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on January 1, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

The New York Jets have signed four to the practice squad and released four players.

TheNew York Jetshave been active as the waiver wire opened following yesterday’s cuts. Earlier, weannounced the signingsof TEWill Tyeand WR Damore’ea Stringfellow. They added two more players, LBEdmond Robinsonand WRKalif Raymond(per theteam website). To make room, they have released LBFreddie Bishop, LBBruce Carter, TE Jason Vander Laan, and WR-KRMarcus Murphy.

It’s clear that Mike Maccagnan wasn’t happy with the wide receiver group as he added two of them just two days after trading forJermaine Kearse. The release of Bishop and Carter were a bit of surprise. Bishop outperformedLorenzo Mauldinwho ended up sticking on the 53 man roster. Carter was a guy that brought solid experience to a young group of linebackers. The biggest up grade was Tye for Vander Laan. Being a previous starter, Tye will fit in nicely, especially withAustin Seferian-Jenkinsserving his suspension.

Needless to say, the rebuild is on.

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Today was also the day that teams could start building their practice squads. It’s an important group of players, even if they don’t ever get to play on Sunday. They supplement the roster and help the regular players prepare during the week. They are a necessary part of the team.

The Jetsannouncedfour signings to the practice squad:

  • LB Frank Beltre
  • OL Ben Braden
  • CB Xavier Coleman
  • DLDeon Simon

It’s great to see Coleman back with the team. This is the player that was told he would never play again due to a heart condition. He’s the type of guy you root for. Maybe he will get his chance.

Simon was a surprise initial release so it is a solid move to bring him back into the fold. Last year, he posted 23 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Next: Jets Cut Down List

There will be more practice squad players to come. Stay tuned.

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