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Jets claim DT Junior Tafuna after Texans waive him

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:52 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Jets claim DT Junior Tafuna after Texans waive him
Summary

On August 6, 2026, the New York Jets claimed defensive tackle Junior Tafuna off waivers after he was released by the Houston Texans. Tafuna joined the Texans as an undrafted free agent last year but did not see action in regular-season games. The Jets waived defensive tackle Patrick Jenkins to make room for Tafuna on their roster.

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  • •Junior Tafuna signed with Texans last year but did not play in regular season.
  • •Jets waived Patrick Jenkins to accommodate Tafuna.
  • •Claim comes shortly after Tafuna was released by Texans.
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  • 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Jets claim DT Junior Tafuna off waivers
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Defensive tackle Junior Tafuna was dropped by the Texans on Wednesday, but he didn't have to wait long to find a new team.

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