New York Jets: Five free agents to sign not named Kirk Cousins

Tyler Eifert

The Jets do have a tight end that they could bring back. Austin Seferian-Jenkins became a fan favorite for his story and his play on the field. He did get through a lot in his life to bring about great change. However, the league will always be a business. ASJ turned down an offer of two years at eight million dollars. Reports indicate that the Jets aren’t moving from that offer, and Seferian-Jenkins has visits on tap. They could be moving on from the feel-good story of ASJ.

We know that the Jets use the tight end now. Seferian-Jenkins was targeted 74 times in 2017, his career-high by a wide margin. John Morton is gone but Jeremy Bates is his place. He figures to employ the tight end as they did in 2017, or at least in a similar fashion. If they aren’t happy with what is left, look for them to look at this market in the coming days and weeks.

Enter Tyler Eifert, former first round pick out of Notre Dame. He makes a great red zone target , standing at 6-6. Just three years ago, in 2015, Eifert was selected to the Pro Bowl after posting 615 yards and 13 touchdowns. That’s a threat the Jets haven’t seen very often. He also has a reliable pair of hands, with a catch percentage well over 50% each year he has played.

The biggest concern is the injuries. Out of 80 potential regular season games, Eifert has missed 41 due to various injuries. He would have to check out health-wise. But the fact that he has been banged up will also keep his price down and make him an economical option.