The New York Jets introduced two roster strikes following rookie minicamp, including offensive lineman Landon Younger and linebacker Jaden Keller whereas waiving extensive receiver Mac Dalena and linebacker Ochaun Mathis.
Based on the crew, the Jets signed OL Landon Younger and waived WR Mac Dalena. Younger was one in every of 31 tryout gamers at rookie minicamp. The 6-foot-7, 321-pound lineman appeared in 17 video games for the New Orleans Saints in 2024, making 4 begins at proper guard and one at left guard. A sixth-round select of Kentucky in 2021, Younger appeared in 56 video games with New Orleans from 2021 by way of 2024 and made 12 begins.
Dalena initially signed with the Jets on a reserve/futures contract on January 12. The Fresno State product beforehand hung out on the Seattle Seahawks apply squad. In 2024, he was a first-team All-Mountain West choice after recording 64 receptions for 1,065 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Jets additionally signed LB Jaden Keller and waived LB Ochaun Mathis. Keller, a 6-foot-3, 235-pound linebacker from Virginia Tech, was additionally among the many Jets’ 31 rookie minicamp tryout gamers. He performed in 11 video games with 6 begins final season and ranked third on the crew with 50 tackles. In 52 video games for the Hokies, Keller totaled 181 tackles, 78 solo tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 2 compelled fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries.
Mathis signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets in January. He was chosen by the Los Angeles Rams within the sixth spherical of the 2023 NFL Draft and later hung out with a number of groups, together with the Patriots, Eagles, Titans, and Browns. He joined the Jets apply squad final December.
The strikes come because the Jets roster continues to be tweaked, after the rookie minicamp and forward of the subsequent part of the offseason program.
