The New York Jets need to get to 53 players by Saturday, 4 p.m. ET. Jets X-Factor tracks the transactions live en route to 53.
Joe Douglas is already making moves. He has to, after all; the deadline for all 32 NFL organizations to cut down to 53 players is Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
Jonotthan Harrison, OL
First, Jonotthan Harrison said his goodbyes to the New York Jets, his teammates and its fans Friday night.
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James Burgess Jr., LB
Veteran James Burgess Jr. was also cut. Remember, he also did not make the initial 53-man roster a year ago. He instead signed on with the team after C.J. Mosley‘s injury (when inside backers were needed).
Lawrence Cager, WR
Saturday has brought a couple of surprises. First, rookie wide receiver Lawrence Cager has been cut, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
Jets have cut WR Lawrence Cager, per source
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) September 5, 2020
Nate Hairston, CB
The #Jets are releasing CB Nate Hairston, per source.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 5, 2020
Zane Lewis, CB
The new guy, cornerback Zane Lewis, has also been released, per the New York Post’s Brian Costello.
The Jets are cutting CB Zane Lewis, per source. #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) September 5, 2020
Lamar Jackson, CB
Costello was also the first on Lamar Jackson‘s fate.
The Jets waived undrafted rookie CB Lamar Jackson, per source. #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) September 5, 2020
James Murray, C
Backup center James Murray has also become a casualty.
The Jets are waiving OL Jimmy Murray, per source. #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) September 5, 2020
Jehu Chesson, WR
Wide receiver Jehu Chesson has also been waived, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Jets waived wide receiver Jehu Chesson, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2020
Javelin Guidry, CB
The Jets have also cut undrafted rookie Javelin Guidry, per Cimini.
The Jets are waiving rookie CB Javelin Guidry, per source. Rare speed. Have to think he will draw interest. #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 5, 2020
Mike White, QB
Jets have cut QB Mike White, per source. #
So David Fales is in line to be the backup QB Week 1
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) September 5, 2020
Nate Hairston, CB
Jets have cut CB Nate Hairston, per source
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) September 5, 2020
Jared Hilbers, OT
Jets have waived rookie OL Jared Hilbers, per source.
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) September 5, 2020
Ross Travis, TE
Jets have cut TE Ross Travis, per source https://t.co/zVfnReGetQ
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) September 5, 2020
Jets Current Depth Chart (as of 3:29pm Eastern)
