New York Jets safety Elijah Riley celebrates after a tackle in the second half against the Texans in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. Credit: AP/Eric Smith
Port Jefferson’s Elijah Riley will be back with the Jets.
A league source said the Jets exercised their exclusive rights option on the safety Riley on Thursday. The former Newfield High School star, an exclusive rights free agent, hasn’t signed the tender yet. When he does, he will be on the Jets’ 2022 roster.
The Jets signed Riley off of the Eagles' practice squad in November after losing Marcus Maye for the season.