FLORHAM PARK — Focus on the 2023 season may be towards Buffalo now for the New York Jets but that doesn’t mean it’s the only thing going on in Florham Park.
Gang Green put the finishing touches on their 53-man roster Wednesday and finally announced additional players added to the roster through the practice squad on Thursday. Today, we have our first breakdown of the Jets opening roster which includes the practice squad and injury updates that have been the focus of the team over the last few days.
Let’s get to it.
53-man roster
QB: Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson
No surprises here. Rodgers and Wilson are the duo that will make or break the 2023 season for the Jets. If the quarterback play improves, the Jets should be in the playoffs this year.
RB: Breece Hall, Dalvin Cook, Michael Carter, Israel Abanikanda
Hall and Cook are arguably one of the best 1-2 tandems in football this season. They both offer unique skill sets and both can be weapons in the passing attack. Behind them, Carter and Abanikanda can be solid special teams players and provide depth when the top two guys need a breather.
FB: Nick Bawden
Bawden is back after being cut on Tuesday and adds the John Kuhn-type role to the Jets that Rodgers has been familiar with.
WR: Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Mecole Hardman, Jason Brownlee, Xavier Gipson, Irv Charles
Wilson is the top dog here but the surprise has been the fact that the Jets decided to keep three of their young undrafted receivers. Gipson and Brownlee can provide special teams health and Charles is back after finally cracking the 53-man roster. If this season is to go well though, New York will need Mecole Hardman and Allen Lazard to be healthy for the whole year.
TE: Tyler Conklin, CJ Uzomah, Jeremy Ruckert
All three of the tight ends on the active roster could very well have a role to play in the 2023 season. Conklin and Uzomah are seasoned vets who should help improve the passing attack. Ruckert has the most…
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