The New York Jets have elevated practice squad player Jalyn Holmes to the active game-day roster for the second straight week.
Holmes will be added to the Jets’ defensive line rotation when they visit the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 15 for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The 28-year-old defensive end is in his second season with New York after signing a P-Squad contract in 2023.
Holmes ultimately signed to the active roster and played in five games with the Jets in 2023. He logged 81 defensive snaps and 16 special teams reps. Holmes, a fourth-round pick in the 2018 draft by the Minnesota Vikings, has played in games for four different franchises.
Holmes played 16 snaps on defense in New York’s season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. The Ohio State product totaled three tackles, including a hit for a loss, as the defensive line struggled to neutralize the 49ers’ rushing attack.
Obviously, the Jets aren’t currently at full strength at the defensive end position, with Pro Bowler Haason Reddick having extended his contract impasse through the regular season.
Holmes was one of six active defensive ends for the season opener against the 49ers, joining Jermaine Johnson, Micheal Clemons, Will McDonald, Takk McKinley and Braiden McGregor. Clemons is officially listed as doubtful to play in Week 2 due to a triceps injury.
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