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Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson Signed to Jets' active roster Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 3:33 PM The Jets signed Johnson to the active roster Monday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports. Analysis: The Jets had room on the 53-man roster after placing Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps) on injured reserve Saturday, and they've opted to bring up Johnson from the practice squad to fill that spot. Johnson was elevated for the Jets' Week 1 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, when he played 32 snaps on offense and caught both of his targets for 31 yards, finishing third in receiving yards behind Garrett Wilson (95) and Breece Hall (38). Given his usage in Sunday's regular-season opener, Johnson could be a consistent part of the Jets' offensive scheme moving forward.
Arian Smith Arian Smith Not targeted in NFL debut Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:28 PM Smith wasn't targeted and had a 31-yard kickoff return in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. Analysis: Smith got the final kickoff return opportunity of the game for the Jets after Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) got hurt and Xavier Gipson lost a costly fumble on a kickoff return. Smith's speed could help the rookie fourth-round pick out of Georgia factor in as a deep threat on offense down the line, but his contributions will likely be limited primarily to special teams early on.
Jeremy Ruckert Jeremy Ruckert Two catches to Taylor's one Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:27 PM Ruckert caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. Analysis: Ruckert had one more target than Mason Taylor, though the rookie second-round pick turned his only look into a 20-yard catch. Ruckert looks like he'll have some involvement on offense, but the 2022 third-round draft pick hasn't scored a touchdown through 42 NFL games.
Xavier Gipson Xavier Gipson Costly fumble in Week 1 loss Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:26 PM Gipson wasn't targeted in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers, but he had five kickoff returns for 142 yards, two punt returns for 19 yards and lost a fumble. Analysis: Gipson took over kick return duties in addition to his customary role returning punts on special teams after usual kickoff return man Kene Nwangwu exited due to a hamstring injury. Nwangwu's injury proved extremely costly, as Gipson's fumble was sandwiched between two Steelers touchdowns in a three-play span, which turned a 26-17 Jets lead into a 31-26 deficit. Gipson has put the ball on the ground 10 times in 35 NFL games, and any further ball security issues could cost him his job.
Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson Makes two catches in loss Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:26 PM Johnson caught both of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. Analysis: Johnson finished third on the team in receiving yards behind Garrett Wilson (95) and Breece Hall (38). The Jets don't have many playmakers on offense besides Wilson, Hall and quarterback Justin Fields. Johnson could remain in the mix as a secondary option in the Jets' passing game against the Bills in Week 2.
Josh Reynolds Josh Reynolds Two catches in Jets debut Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:25 PM Reynolds caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. Analysis: Reynolds was one of three Jets wide receivers to register a catch, along with Garrett Wilson (seven catches for 95 yards) and Tyler Johnson (two catches for 31 yards). Reynolds is the nominal No. 2 wide receiver in New York, but the Jets are unlikely to get much production from the position besides Wilson.
Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis Two touches in Week 1 Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:24 PM Davis rushed twice for 18 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. Analysis: Davis worked as a distant third running back behind Breece Hall (19 carries for 107 yards) and Braelon Allen (six carries for nine yards and a touchdown). Barring an injury, Davis is unlikely to earn significant workloads, though he could slowly start to get more touches at Allen's expense if the fellow second-year running back continues to struggle.
Mason Taylor Mason Taylor One catch in debut Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:03 PM Taylor caught his only target for 20 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. Analysis: Taylor wasn't significantly involved as a pass catcher in his NFL debut, as Garrett Wilson was the only player to exceed 38 receiving yards for the Jets. Among the team's tight ends, Jeremy Ruckert had two catches for 16 yards. Taylor has substantial long-term upside, but the rookie second-round pick could face a learning curve out of the gate.
Braelon Allen Braelon Allen Struggles outside of TD run Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 4:23 PM Allen rushed six times for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. He wasn't targeted in the passing game. Analysis: Allen was stopped short on a two-point conversion attempt in the first quarter but bounced back with an eight-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. His five other carries produced just one yard, while Breece Hall turned 21 touches into 145 yards. The 6-foot-1, 235-pound Allen could work as the more powerful complement to the shifty Hall in a run-heavy Jets offense, but Allen won't get many opportunities if he continues to get stuffed on the majority of his carries. Allen will look to improve his efficiency in Week 2 against the Bills.
Breece Hall Breece Hall Racks up 145 scrimmage yards Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 4:22 PM Hall rushed 19 times for 107 yards and caught two of four targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. Analysis: Hall ripped off an 18-yard run on the game's first play, setting the tone for a strong performance on the ground. He was also the team's second-leading receiver behind Garrett Wilson. Braelon Allen had an eight-yard touchdown run but mustered only one yard on five other carries, so Hall's the clear lead back for the Jets heading into a Week 2 home game against the Bills.
Justin Fields Justin Fields Three total TDs not enough Week 1 Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 4:21 PM Fields completed 16 of 22 passes for 218 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. He also rushed 12 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Analysis: Fields connected with Garrett Wilson for a 33-yard touchdown in the first quarter, then gave the Jets a nine-point lead with a two-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter, one play after a 21-yard completion to Wilson got them in scoring range. Fields ran in another touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line to restore New York's lead at 32-31 with 7:01 to play, but the Steelers responded with a field goal and Fields couldn't get the Jets back into scoring range on the final drive. The Jets' new quarterback will look to build on this strong debut in Week 2 against the Bills.
Garrett Wilson Garrett Wilson Clear top receiver in Week 1 loss Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 4:06 PM Wilson caught seven of nine targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers. Analysis: Wilson put the Jets in front with a 33-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter, and he came two yards from the end zone again on a 21-yard catch in the third, leading to a Justin Fields rushing score on the next play. He was the clear top option in the passing game, as Breece Hall was a distant second in both targets (four) and receiving yards (38), but Wilson will regret his inability to hold onto the ball on the Jets' final offensive play, as Jalen Ramsey dislodged the ball from his hands on fourth down, preventing what would have been a game-extending catch. With Wilson showing strong chemistry with Fields, the talented wide receiver should remain a strong fantasy option against the Bills in Week 2.
Kene Nwangwu Kene Nwangwu Exits game due to hamstring injury Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 12:38 PM Nwangwu (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers. Analysis: Nwangwu picked up the injury in the first quarter and is being evaluated by trainers to determine the severity of the injury. Arian Smith would figure to join Xavier Gipson on kick returns if Nwangwu is unable to return.
Jelani Woods Jelani Woods Won't make team debut Week 1 Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:59 AM Woods (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports. Analysis: Woods was claimed off waivers by the Jets in late August after failing to make the Colts' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. The 2022 third-rounder will have to wait to make his Jets debut as the team goes with three active tight ends in Stone Smartt, Jeremy Ruckert and rookie second-rounder Mason Taylor. Woods' next chance to play is Week 2 against the Bills on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Allen Lazard Allen Lazard Surprise inactive for Week 1 Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:55 AM Lazard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's season opener versus the Steelers, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports. Analysis: After he was a major disappointment in the first season of his four-year, $44 million deal with the Jets in 2023, Lazard had something of a bounce-back effort in 2024, turning in a 37-530-6 receiving line on 60 targets over 12 games. With Davante Adams moving on to the Rams over the offseason, Lazard was presumed to be locked into a top-three role at receiver heading into 2025, but first-year head coach Aaron Glenn has instead elected to make the veteran wideout a healthy inactive for Week 1. With Lazard in street clothes, practice-squad call-up Tyler Johnson could be in position to serve as the Jets' No. 3 receiver behind Garrett Wilson and Josh Reynolds, while gadget player Xavier Gipson and rookie fourth-round pick Arian Smith are available as depth options at the position.
Tyler Johnson Tyler Johnson Elevated from practice squad Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 5:36 PM The Jets elevated Johnson from the practice squad Saturday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: The 27-year-old wideout appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Rams last season and produced a 26-291-1 receiving line on 41 targets. He'll provide depth behind Garrett Wilson and Josh Reynolds on Sunday against the Steelers.
Tyrod Taylor Tyrod Taylor No limitations Thursday Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 3:09 PM Taylor (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Taylor returned to full practice participation for the first time since late July, paving the way for him to suit up Week 1 against the Steelers as Justin Fields' backup. The veteran backup has been working his way back from a knee scope.
Xavier Gipson Xavier Gipson Fades Wednesday's injury report Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 6:32 PM Gipson (shoulder) is not listed on the Jets' injury report Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Gipson missed New York's final preseason contest due to a shoulder issue. However, he appears to be in line to play Week 1 versus the Steelers given his absence from the injury report Wednesday. In addition to serving as wideout depth for New York, Gipson should function as the team's lead kick and punt returner.
Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis Clear of injury report Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 6:27 PM Davis (ankle) was not listed on the Jets' injury report Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Davis hurt his ankle in early August and didn't play in either of New York's final two preseason games. However, head coach Aaron Glenn has expressed confidence in Davis' ability to suit up Week 1 against Pittsburgh, and that now seems to be a near certainly given the running back's avoidance of the injury report. Davis is expected to be third in the pecking order behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen in the Jets' backfield.
Tyrod Taylor Tyrod Taylor Gets in limited session Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 6:20 PM Taylor (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Taylor had his knee scoped early on during training camp and missed the preseason. He recently returned to practice, however, and appears to be on track to handle QB2 duties behind Justin Fields in Sunday's Week 1 opener versus Pittsburgh.