Jets Waive Bucky Hodges to Make Room for RB George Atkinson

By Glenn Naughton Posted On July 29, 2018

With Eli McGuire out for 3-6 weeks, the Jets have filled his spot on the depth chart by adding running back George Atkinson after parting ways with tight end Bucky Hodges.

#Jets have signed RB George Atkinson (depth for loss of Eli McGuire) and waived TE Bucky Hodges.

— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) July 29, 2018

Atkinson has primarily worked as a return man with the Raiders and Browns, averaging 18.1 yards per return on 15 career attempts.

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