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Catching up with ex-Jets in the NFC
Now that the season is basically over, it’s time to update you on former New York Jets players and how they’ve been faring with their current teams. We looked at players from AFC teams over the past few days and now we move on to review players from NFC teams, starting with offensive players today. We’ll look at defensive players on NFC teams and special teamers over the next week or so.
As ever, this list is intended to be exhaustive, but if we missed anyone, let us know in the comments.
Guard Greg Van Roten was a reliable signing for the Giants as he started every game, including two at center, and led them in offensive snaps. He gave up seven sacks and five penalties but had a solid season overall. He now heads to free agency.
Quarterback Tim Boyle is also a pending free agent after joining the team at the end of the season. He played in one game, during which he completed 12 of 24 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown, but also threw an interception.
Also: Tight end Lawrence Cager and offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste were both released early in the year; from the practice squad and injured reserve respectively.
Wide receiver Jamison Crowder spent most of the year on injured reserve but eventually played in six games, starting one, during the regular season. He had just nine catches for 72 yards but came up big in a late season win over the Eagles as he had two touchdowns including the game-winner. He added three catches for 29 yards in the postseason but is now out of contract.
Also: Tight end Lawrence Cager signed a futures deal at the end of the season.
Offensive lineman Chuma Edoga spent the first half of the year on injured reserve but played a big role down the stretch as he started four games at left tackle. He gave up two sacks and two penalties in 228 snaps but is now a free agent.
Running back Dalvin Cook and offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley were both on the practice squad and saw brief action with Cook racking up 30 yards on nine touches in two games and Shepley elevated three times but only playing 12 offensive snaps. Neither was retained.
Mekhi Becton has been a great story this year and he will start for the 19th time this year in the Super Bowl on Sunday. He had a terrific season, making an impact as a run blocker and only allowing three sacks in the regular season, including none after week four (although he did give up two more in the postseason so far). He also reduced his penalty count from one of the highest in the league in 2023 to just four in the regular season.
Three ex-Jets tight ends were also with the Eagles this year. EJ Jenkins is currently on the...
