Players Placed On The Practice Squad, Two Surprise Cuts

The New York Jets have been pretty busy today putting Several players on the practice squad. The Jets have a total limit of 8 positions that they can fill with practice squad players.

Team has agreed to add to practice squad: WR Michael Campbell,LB Troy Davis,DT Tevita Finau,S Rontez Miles,TE Chris Pantale,T JB Shugarts

— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 1, 2013

The Jets have also decided to part ways with Running Back Kahlil Bell and LineBacker Danny Lansanah. Both were given opportunities to impress the coaches in the preseason. Additionally the Jets placed Line Backer Josh Mauga on IR.

#Jets cut Lansanah, K. Bell. Put Mauga on IR, per source.

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 1, 2013

The Jets have also claimed former Indianapolis Colts Offensive Tackle Ben Ijalana.

Jets claim former Colts OT Ben Ijalana, per source.

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 1, 2013

The 6’4″ 317 lbs tackle was the 49th pick overall in the 2011 draft. Ijalana has been known to show some skill at both run blocking and pass protection. He was brought in to add depth to the Jets Offensive line. In addition, the Jets decided to bring back Center Dalton Freeman.

The Jets have agreed to add C Dalton Freeman to their practice squad.

— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 1, 2013

Jets fans should remember Freeman from the preseason who was impressing the coaches before he was sidelined with a high ankle sprain during practice. Freeman will add even more depth at the Center position. We will keep you updated with more news as it becomes available.

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