In need of a blocking tight end with Kellen Davis nursing a hyper-extended elbow, the New York Jets have waived outside linebacker Victor Ochi and added former Texans tight end Eric Tomlinson from Houston’s practice squad.
We have signed TE Eric Tomlinson off Houston’s practice squad and waived OLB Victor Ochi. pic.twitter.com/52LLnTESfk
— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 5, 2016
NFL.com had this to say about Tomlinson, a 6′ 6”, 263 lb Texas-El Paso product.
Big-bodied blocker. Has room for more weight on his frame. Takes good initial step to secure leverage as a run blocker.