Robert Saleh said Elijah Riley has been "a ball magnet" in practice since the Jets signed him. The Port Jefferson product could be carving out a spot for himself on the Jets beyond this season.
The Jets signed Riley three weeks ago from the Eagles practice squad. The former Newfield star, who went to Army, has started the last two games at safety and has made plays. He blew up a play for a tackle for loss on third down late in Sunday’s win over the Texans.
"Elijah has been here three weeks and it seems like he’s gotten the ball more than we got all OTAs and training camp," Saleh said.