Ex-New York Jets Progress Report: Part I (Offense)

A multi-team roundup tracks where former New York Jets players landed for the 2026 season, focusing here on offense. The Washington Commanders signed tackle Esa Pole to their practice squad after cutting tight end Lawrence Cager. Dallas retained running back Israel Abanikanda on the practice squad but released offensive lineman Chris Glaser, wide receivers Tyler Johnson and Denzel Mims, and tight end Zack Kuntz. The Philadelphia Eagles kept tight end EJ Jenkins and wide receiver Elijah Moore on the final roster. The New York Giants carried 10 ex-Jets mostly on defense, cutting Xavier Gipson and Braxton Berrios even after Gipson’s preseason touchdown; Berrios returned to the practice squad. In Green Bay, Tyrod Taylor won the backup quarterback job. The Detroit Lions’ only ex-Jet on the roster was tight end Tyler Conklin, after a release and next-day re-signing. The piece also covers movements with Carolina, Atlanta, Los Angeles Rams, and others, including that Teddy Bridgewater opted to retire again.