The NY jets announced the signing of a new offensive lineman today because they had to place Ben Ijalana on IR.
We have signed OL Gino Gradkowski and placed OL Ben Ijalana on IR.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 15, 2018
#Jets placed swing tackle Ben Ijalana on IR after he hurt his shoulder this week during joint practices with Washington.
Brent Qvale, who struggled in preseason opener (especially on outside zone run plays), is the top backup tackle now.
O-line could be big issue for NYJ
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) August 15, 2018
Ijalana hurt his shoulder this week in one of the joint practices with the Redskins.