Jets announce their first 13 players to join their practice squad

Florham Park, NJ — After acknowledging how difficult the final cutdown period can be for coaches, general managers, and clubs on Tuesday, Jets head coach Robert Saleh stated, “I’m really excited to see what happens in the next 24 hours and the opportunities that some of these guys get.”

The team has filled 13 of its 16 practice squad spots this afternoon. All 13 of the new additions have at least spent this summer training and competing for Saleh and the Green & White.

Five of the 13 signees—WR Tarik Black, TE Kenny Yeboah, DL Jonathan Marshall, LB Hamsah Nasirildeen, and S Will Parks—also participated in the Jets’ regular-season game last year.

The league will still permit 16 practice squad players, but up to six of them can now be veterans (no rules on the number of accrued seasons). Additionally, players may now be promoted from the practice squad and demoted back there up to three times. In the preceding two seasons, players were permitted to be promoted and returned to the PS twice before a club had to add them to its active roster in order to use them in a regular-season game.

These 13 Jets practice squad signees are listed below in alphabetical order by position:

QB Chris Streveler—Signed on July 26 as a veteran free agent. completed 24 of 33 passes (72.7%) for 277 yards, 5 touchdowns, 1 interception, and no sacks on 67 offensive snaps while participating in all 3 preseason games. His passer rating was 124.6. Additionally, with 71 yards on 9 runs, he led the Jets in running.

WR Tarik Black – Inked in January as a reserve/potential free agent. Played in the first two preseason games; in 62 offensive snaps, he had 4 catches for 47 yards.

WR Irvin Charles — After the draft, he was signed as an undrafted free agent. 81 offensive snaps, 4 receptions, and 27 yards in 3 preseason games while playing. 27 ST snaps were also played.

WR Calvin Jackson — Following the rookie minicamp in May, WR Calvin Jackson was signed as an undrafted free agency tryout player. Caught 4 catches for 19 yards and 2 touchdowns while playing in all 3 preseason games. To defeat the Eagles and Giants, Streveler completed two 5-yard touchdown throws in the waning seconds. 80 offensive snaps were played.

TE Kenny Yeboah — After the 2021 draft, he was first signed as an undrafted free agent. 2022 saw action in all 3 preseason games, recording 4 receptions for 31 yards on 66 offensive snaps. also has 42 ST snaps with the Jets.

T Chris Glaser — Acquired in early August as a free agent. played in all 3 preseason games, totaling 67 offensive snaps and 7 ST snaps.

T Grant Hermanns — Inked in January as a reserve/future free agent. played in all 3 preseason games, recording 78 offensive plays and 10 ST snaps.

DL Bradley Anae — A third-year player who in January signed a reserve/future contract. 96 defensive snaps and 15 ST snaps were played in 3 preseason games. His 30-yard strip-scoop-and-score fumble return was a big play that gave the Jets the victory over Atlanta.

DL Jonathan Marshall — In the 2021 draft, the Jets selected DL Jonathan Marshall in the sixth round. A total of 82 defensive snaps, while playing in all 3 preseason games, resulted in 6 tackles, 1 sack, 2 TFLs, and 1 PD.

DL Tanzel Smart — A player in his fourth season who signed a reserve/future free agent contract in January. played in all three of the preseason games. In 124 defensive snaps, he led the Jets defense with 2.0 sacks, 3 quarterback hits, and 3 tackles for loss.

LB Hamsah Nasirildeen — sixth-round selection of the Jets in the 2021 draft. Recorded 13 tackles in 83 defensive snaps while participating in all 3 preseason games. 33 ST snaps were also played.

LB DQ Thomas — Following the draft, was signed as an undrafted free agent. Played in all three preseason games; on 58 defensive snaps, and recorded 10 tackles, including 1 TFL. Recorded 2 tackles on 29 ST snaps as well.

S Will Parks — NFL player in his seventh season, who the Miami Dolphins in December picked up off waivers. Participated in all 3 preseason games and played 65 defensive plays, recording 6 tackles. played 17 ST snaps in addition.