Aug 19, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Israel Abanikanda (25) carries the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Josh Hayes (32) dives for a tackle during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
After an offseason that felt like an eternity and a preseason that didn’t go much faster, the Jets have released their initial 53 man roster for the 2024 season. There were a handful of surprises but for the most part things went as expected.
Running back Izzy Abanikanda making the roster was far from a lock after the team drafted running backs Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis. A strong preseason from Abanikanda clearly impressed Jets brass.
Perhaps the biggest surprise, or surprises, came up front on the defensive line where Gang Green decided to carry three undrafted free agents. Defensive tackle Leonard Taylor made the club along with a pair of edge rushers in Braedon McGregor and Eric Watts.
Zaire Barnes and Chazz Surratt were believed to be in a battle for the team’s final linebacker spot and in the end, both managed to stick.
Here’s a full rundown of spots 1-53
QB (2): Aaron Rodgers, Tyrod Taylor
RB (4): Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, Izzy Abanikanda, Isaiah Davis
WR (7): Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams, Allen Lazard, Malachi Corley, Xavier Gipson, Jason Brownlee, Irv Charles.
TE (2): Tyler Conklin, Jeremy Ruckert
OL (10): Tyron Smith, John Simpson, Joe Tippmann, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Morgan Moses, Olu Fashanu, Wes Schweitzer, Xavier Newman, Carter Warren, Max Mitchell
DL (10): Jermaine Johnson, Quinnen Williams, Javon Kinlaw, Michael Clemons, Will McDonald, Solomon Thomas, Takk McKinley, Leonard Taylor, Braiden McGregor, Eric Watts
LB (5): Quincy Williams, CJ Mosley, Jamien Sherwood, Chazz Surratt, Zaire Barnes
CB (6): Sauce Gardner, DJ Reed, Michael Carter, Qwan’tez Stiggers, Jarrick Bernard-Convers, Brandin Echols
S (4): Tony Adams, Chuck Clark, Ashtyn Davis, Isaiah Oliver
K (1): Greg Zuerlein
P (1): Thomas Morstead
LS (1): Thomas Hennessy