The Jets claimed wide receiver-kick returner Lucky Whitehead on Wednesday, two days after the Dallas Cowboys cut him following a shoplifting charge in what turned out to be a case of mistaken identity.
A man used Whitehead’s identity to steal $40 in food and drink from a Virginia convenience store in June. Dallas released him Monday after reports that Whitehead was arrested and subsequently cited for missing a court hearing.
The Jets, desperate for help at receiver, claimed Whitehead, a three-year veteran, and waived receiver Devin Street. Whitehead appeared in 30 games the past two seasons with the Cowboys.