The Jets waived 17 players, released three, placed two on the suspended list, and waived/injured one player in order to reach the 53-man maximum. Here’s the complete breakdown:
Waived:
- Anthony Firkser, RB
- Romar Morris, RB
- Jahad Thomas, RB
- Frankie Hammond, WR
- Gabe Marks, WR
- Dan Williams, WR
- Alex Balducci, OL
- Chris Bordelon, OL
- Ben Braden, OL
- Javarius Leamon, OL
- Patrick Gamble, DL
- Deon Simon, DL
- Lawrence Thomas, DL
- Frank Beltre, LB
- Connor Harris, LB
- Xavier Coleman, DB
- Robenson Therezie, DB
Reserve/Suspended:
- Jalin Marshall, WR (reserve/suspended)
- Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE (reserve/suspended)
Waived/Injured:
- Lucky Whitehead, WR (waived/injured)
Released:
- Kenbrell Thompkins, WR (released)
- Shamarko Thomas, DB (released)
- Tanner Purdum, LS (released)
Purdum was the longest-tenured player on the Jets’ roster, but he wasn’t performing up to standards this offseason. When the Jets acquired long snapper Thomas Hennessy in a trade with the Colts in late August, it was clear that Purdum’s time with the organization was coming to a close.
The players cut might be better than what they kept