Now that the bye week is here, it’s time to update you on former Jets players and how they’ve been faring with their current teams. We will cover this in three parts, looking at offense today, then defense and finally special teams over the next few days.
As ever, this list is intended to be exhaustive, but if we missed anyone, let us know in the comments.
Commanders:
Offensive lineman George Fant and quarterback Josh Johnson remain on Washington’s active roster but neither has played yet.
The Commanders
just released wide receiver Robbie Chosen from their practice squad after a few weeks with the team. Chosen, formerly known as Robby Anderson, made one appearance and caught four passes for the Commanders.
Also: Tight end Lawrence Cager and running back Donovan Edwards remain on the practice squad but have not played yet.
Cowboys:
Dallas hasn’t had any ex-Jets players on offense since the season began.
Eagles:
Wide receiver and return specialist Xavier Gipson is now on the Eagles’ roster after a short stint with the Giants. He has caught one short pass and seen some work in the return game.
Tight end EJ Jenkins played in one game in a special teams role but remains on the practice squad.
Giants:
Guard Greg Van Roten has started every game on a Giants offensive line that struggled initially but has been sturdy since Andrew Thomas returned. Van Roten has given up three sacks and has two penalties so far.
Also: Gipson was also briefly with the Giants, but did not play.
Packers:
Running back Israel Abanikanda and wide receiver Mecole Hardman were both on the practice squad after final cuts but has since been released.
Vikings:
Running back Xazavian Valladay was on the practice squad but has since been released.
Bears:
The Bears haven’t had any ex-Jets players on offense since the season began.
Lions:
Wide receiver Kalif Raymond has played in seven games, starting two, and generated 77 yards on 10 touches. His best contributions have come on special teams, though.
Guard Trystan Colon was on the practice squad but has since been added to the active roster. He’s played seven offensive snaps so far this year.
Also: Tight end Kenny Yeboah remains on injured reserve.
Bucs:
The Bucs poached guard Dan Feeney off the Bills’ practice squad early in the season but he had only played one snap until recently. However, he started his first game of the year in week 8.
After un-retiring in the offseason, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has seen mop-up duty in a couple of games, but has not thrown a pass yet.
Saints:
The Saints are another player who haven’t had any former Jets on offense this season.
Panthers:
The Panthers recently added quarterback Mike White to their practice squad, but he hasn’t played yet this season.
Falcons:
Atlanta added offensive tackle Carter Warren to their practice squad after final cuts, but he hasn’t played for them yet.
Rams:
Wide receiver Davante Adams has been a big addition for the Rams as he has started seven games and caught six touchdowns. He has 31 catches for 431 yards.
Seahawks:
Quarterback Sam Darnold has led Seattle to a 5-2 record after his big offseason move. He’s completed 68 percent of his passes and has 12 touchdowns with only four interceptions. His lone 300-yard game of the season came in a loss, though.
Cardinals:
Wide receiver Greg Dortch has played in seven games, starting four, and has 82 yards and a touchdown on 17 touches. He’s also contributed in the return game.
At running back, Bam Knight and Michael Carter have had a role following some injuries. Knight has rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns, with five catches for 40 yards. However, Carter had been averaging less than three yards per carry and was just released and signed back to the practice squad. He did have nine catches for 77 yards and one touchdown run, though.
Offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum is on the active roster but hasn’t played any offensive snaps yet.
49ers:
Quarterback Adrian Martinez was on the practice squad but was recently signed to the main roster, although he hasn’t played yet.
Also: Chosen was briefly on the practice squad too, before being released.
Bills:
Running back Ty Johnson has seen a drop in production this year as he has just 83 yards on 17 touches. Wide receiver Elijah Moore has also yet to make a major effort as he has 103 yards on 10 touches, although he did score against the Jets.
Also: Feeney was on their practice squad until being picked up by the Bucs.
Dolphins:
Quarterback Zach Wilson did briefly see action this year, completing six of nine passes for 32 yards. However, he recently got demoted to third-string.
Also: Offensive linemen Obinna Eze and Yodny Cajuste remain on injured reserve.
Patriots:
Offensive lineman Morgan Moses has started every game for New England at right tackle. He’s only given up one sack with four penalties.
Also: Another offensive lineman, Alec Lindstrom, was on the practice squad but has been released. In addition, running back Jonathan Ward was just signed to the practice squad.
Titans:
Offensive lineman Blake Hance has made one start so far this season, and played 19 snaps as a reserve. He has two penalties.
Another offensive lineman, Corey Levin, was on the practice squad but has since been signed to the main roster, where he has played 13 offensive snaps.
Also: Quarterback Trevor Siemian and wide receiver Lance McCutcheon are both on the practice squad but yet to play.
Colts:
Quarterback Brett Rypien was recently added to the practice squad but hasn’t played yet.
Also: Wide receiver DJ Montgomery is on injured reserve.
Jaguars:
Offensive lineman Chuma Edoga has been retained as a backup guard. He has three penalties this year despite only playing 39 snaps.
Texans:
Guard Laken Tomlinson has started six games for the Texans, in which he has given up two sacks and committed one penalty.
Wide receiver Braxton Berrios has only played in two games so far. He caught six passes for 37 yards in those games, while also contributing on special teams.
Tight end Brenden Bates was poached from the Browns and with the team for five weeks but is now back in Cleveland. He caught two passes in three appearances.
Steelers:
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has led the Steelers to a 4-3 record as he has 16 touchdown passes and five interceptions, having completed 68 percent of his passes. Rodgers doesn’t have a single 250-yard game so far this year, but has been consistent as he’s only been below 200 passing yards once.
Offensive lineman Calvin Anderson is also on the roster but is yet to see any action.
Also: McCutcheon was on the practice squad but has since been released.
Bengals:
The Bengals recently acquired quarterback Joe Flacco via trade from the Browns and he has a quarterback rating of over 100 in his first three games as he has seven touchdown passes and no interceptions. They are 1-2 in those three games but he had 342 passing yards in the win over the Steelers.
Also: Quarterbacks Brett Rypien and Mike White spent time on the practice squad but were since released.
Browns:
Prior to getting traded, Flacco had struggled with six interceptions in four games, three of which the Browns had lost. He had just two touchdown passes.
Wide receiver Malachi Corley had been on the practice squad but was recently signed to the main roster. He has 59 yards on four offensive touches over four appearances.
Tight end Brenden Bates is also now on the active roster. He was initially on the practice squad before being poached by the Texans. However, they recently released him so the Browns re-acquired him by claiming him on waivers.
Ravens:
The Ravens haven’t had any offensive players who were ex-Jets on their roster this season.
Chiefs:
Wide receiver Jason Brownlee made the final roster but was only targeted once in five games and is now back on the practice squad.
Also: The Chiefs also re-signed tackle Esa Pole to their practice squad following his recent release by the Jets.
Raiders:
Quarterback Geno Smith had a 362-yard passing performance in week one but things have gone off the boil since then as he leads the league with 10 interceptions. He has completed 66 percent of his passes with seven touchdowns, though.
Running back Raheem Mostert hasn’t made much of an impact in a reserve role. He has 93 yards on 18 touches, while also playing special teams.
Chargers:
Offensive lineman Mekhi Becton has started seven games and not given up a sack, but he’s really struggled to stay healthy and has not been very consistent in the run game. He has four penalties.
Tackle Austin Deculus has made three starts due to injuries on the Chargers’ line and he’s struggled badly with four sacks allowed and three penalties.
Tight end Tyler Conklin has also had a disappointing impact with just five catches for 83 yards. He has started five of eight games.
Broncos:
Finally, Denver is another team that has had no ex-Jets on offense during the season.
Check back in a day or two for part two of our ex-Jets review, this time focused on defensive players.
