Former Pitt return specialist and wide receiver Quadree Henderson was waived by the New York Giants on Wednesday after bouncing between the team’s practice squad and active roster in 2018. However, he was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on Friday, sparing him the trouble of relocating.
Field Yates of ESPN first reported the news of Henderson’s move around 4:30 p.m. ET.
Henderson returned five kicks for 112 yards and nine punts for 68 yards during the 2018 season, ranking second on the team in punt return yardage. However, with four Giants returners averaging at least 24.