The Jets waived/injured tight end Zach Sudfeld (torn ACL) and signed former Patriots tight end Steve Maneri.
Sudfeld, a vital piece on special teams, was injured during Wednesday's minicamp practice when be was hit by safety Calvin Pryor during a noncontact drill.
The Jets signed Sudfeld off waivers from the Patriots in 2013. He played in 27 games the past two seasons with 10 receptions for 148 yards. He also led the Jets with 20 special-teams tackles.
Maneri, a Saddlebrook, New Jersey, native and Temple product, signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2010.