Jets Trim Roster to 85 as Cam Clark Goes on IR, 3 Others Let go

The Jets got down to the required 85 man roster today by moving offensive lineman Cam Clark to injured reserve as a result of the spinal contusion he suffered in practice over a week ago.

The team also parted ways with safety Bennett Jackson, defensive lineman Michale Dwumfour and running back Austin Walter.

The #Jets have released S Bennett Jackson, DL Michael Dwumfour and RB Austin Walter and placed OL Cam Clark on IR.

— NYJ Communications (@NYJetsPR) August 17, 2021

The moves come one day after letting go of undrafted rookie free agent kicker Chris Naggar.

Dwumfour is a player who could be brought back as practice squad material in the future.  Dwumfour turned in an impressive performance against the Giants last week in which he picked up half a sack and a fumble recovery but the Jets depth on the defensive line was a bit too much for him to overcome at this point.

With a deep running back room, Walter’s fate was likely when he had a sloppy punt return against the Giants while being held to minus-3 yards on four carries.

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