Jets Down To 4 Tight Ends After Waiving Ex-Giant Tye
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Jets have waived tight end Will Tye and released running back Marcus Murphy from the practice squad.
Tye was claimed off waivers last month from the Giants, where he played the last two seasons. The former Stony Brook star had four catches for 38 yards in three games for the Jets.
The move Tuesday potentially clears a spot on the active roster for wide receiver Jalin Marshall, who was suspended the first four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancers. Marshall became eligible to rejoin the team Monday.
MORE: Jets' Unity, Confidence A Product Of GM's Roster Makeover
With Tye's departure, the Jets have four tight ends: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Eric Tomlinson, Neal Sterling and rookie Jordan Leggett.
Murphy, who spent the last two seasons with New Orleans, was among the Jets' final cuts last month and then signed to the practice squad.
The Jets (2-2) take on the winless Browns (0-4) in Cleveland on Sunday.
(© Copyright 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)