Looking to add a running back since the retirement of Tarik Cohen, the Jets have signed free agent Deon Jackson. Likely just a camp body, Jackson has spent his three year career with the Colts, Browns and Giants.
To make room for Jackson the Jets parted with wide receiver Hamze El-Zayat who had impressed lately while getting some reps with the first string offense.
The undrafted rookie out of Eastern Michigan was a long shot given his size (5′ 8” 179) but made some noise this past week in hauling in multiple long balls in the Jets Green and White scrimmage.