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Jets Claim WR-KR Lucky Whitehead

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The Jets have claimed WR-KR Lucky Whitehead off waivers from Dallas and waived WR Devin Street.

Whitehead, a 5’9”, 180-pounder, appeared in 30 games the past two seasons with the Cowboys. Whitehead averaged 25.6 yards on 33 kick returns and 6.9 yards on 44 punt returns. In addition, Whitehead totaled nine receptions in a reserve role at receiver. An undrafted free agent out of Florida Atlantic, Whitehead originally signed with Dallas in the spring of 2015.

The Jets signed Street in June after he played in five games last season with the Colts.