The New York Jets shook up their roster ahead of their matchup against the Detroit Lions, elevating wide receiver Sterling Shepard from the practice squad and signing wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett to the active roster. Team transactions confirmed Saturday also included a temporary promotion for kicker Jason Sanders for Sunday’s game.
Roster Moves and Depth Challenges
The moves arrive as the Jets manage mounting personnel issues at wide receiver. Sterling Shepard joined New York the previous week following a career spent mostly with the New York Giants and a stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, where he recorded 39 receptions for 371 yards and one touchdown. Jamaal Pritchett joins the active roster to help patch the depth chart, having spent the prior season on New York’s practice squad without making a regular-season NFL appearance.
Offensive depth took hits when Adonai Mitchell received an official questionable designation for Sunday’s contest due to a finger injury. The team previously placed Omar Cooper on the injured reserve list ahead of the second week of activities, further narrowing available options on the outside.
Special Teams Decisions Involving Jason Sanders
On special teams, kicker Jason Sanders secured his third temporary practice squad elevation of the current season. NFL regulations cap the number of temporary elevations allowed for a single practice squad player, meaning the Jets face a looming decision regarding whether to sign Sanders to a permanent active roster contract or pursue an alternative solution at kicker heading into the fourth week.
New York turns its full attention toward Sunday’s matchup at Detroit, where kickoff approaches without further immediate additions to the active roster.
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