The Jets have added some depth on each side of the ball. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston reported early Saturday morning that the Jets have been signing vast receiver Tyler Johnson. Wilson also reported that the staff was including cornerback Kris Boyd.
Johnson made a name for himself as Tom Brady‘s WR4 or WR5 in Tampa Bay. The previous fifth-round choose spent two seasons with the Buccaneers, together with a 2021 marketing campaign the place he hauled in 36 catches for 360 yards. Since getting reduce on the finish of the 2022 preseason, the wideout has bounced round a bit, spending time with the Texans, Buccaneers (second stint), Raiders, and Rams.
Because the Rams handled accidents in 2024, Johnson had occasional alternatives to step up. He had a standout Week 1, hauling in 5 catches for 79 yards. He maintained a task within the offense by the primary half of the season, however he noticed an enormous drop in snaps as soon as Cooper Kupp bought settled again into the offense. Johnson completed final season with 26 catches for 291 yards and a rating.
There must be some snaps to absorb behind Garrett Wilson in New York, particularly if the Jets are able to move on from Allen Lazard. Johnson is becoming a member of a depth chart that additionally consists of the likes of Xavier Gipson, Irvin Charles and Malachi Corley.
Boyd bought an prolonged look on protection in Minnesota, together with a 2020 marketing campaign the place he began 5 of 10 appearances whereas moving into about half of his staff’s defensive snaps. Since then, the veteran has settled into extra of a particular groups function. He emerged as a key particular teamer for the Texans in 2024, showing in 365 ST snaps whereas ending the 12 months with eight complete tackles.
