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Jets add RB Deon Jackson, Release WR El-Zayat

Looking to add a running back since the retirement of Tarik Cohen, the Jets have signed free agent Deon Jackson.  Likely just a camp body, Jackson has spent his three year career with the Colts, Browns and Giants.

To make room for Jackson the Jets parted with wide receiver Hamze El-Zayat who had impressed lately while getting some reps with the first string offense.

The undrafted rookie out of Eastern Michigan was a long shot given his size (5′ 8” 179) but made some noise this past week in hauling in multiple long balls in the Jets Green and White scrimmage.

According to Dennis Waszak of the associated press, El-Zayat was released with an IR designation and would revert to the Jets if he’s not claimed on waivers.

Jackson played his college ball at Duke where he ran for over 2,100 yards over his final three college seasons.

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Glenn Naughton
Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.

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Glenn Naughton

Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.

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