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 had been signing broad receiver Tyler Johnson. Wilson also reported that the crew 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 decide spent two seasons with the Buccaneers, together with a 2021 marketing campaign the place he hauled in 36 catches for 360 yards. Since getting minimize 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 means of the primary half of the season, however he noticed a large drop in snaps as soon as Cooper Kupp acquired 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 contains the likes of Xavier Gipson, Irvin Charles and Malachi Corley.
Boyd acquired an prolonged look on protection in Minnesota, together with a 2020 marketing campaign the place he began 5 of 10 appearances whereas stepping into about half of his crew’s defensive snaps. Since then, the veteran has settled into extra of a particular groups position. He emerged as a key particular teamer for the Texans in 2024, showing in 365 ST snaps whereas ending the yr with eight whole tackles.
