Jets sign tight end Connor Hulstein and defensive lineman Patrick Jenkins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Jets have completed roster changes by signing tight end Connor Hulstein and defensive lineman Patrick Jenkins. In corresponding moves, safety Keidron Smith and defensive lineman Eric Watts were waived, with Watts being let go with an injury designation. Hulstein, who previously tried out at the Jets' rookie minicamp, had a successful college season at Marist, recording 42 catches for 599 yards and seven touchdowns. Jenkins played at TCU and Tulane before most recently competing in the UFL, where he registered 22 tackles, six tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks in 10 games. The team looks to integrate the new signings ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Jets sign Connor Hulstein and Patrick Jenkins on August 5, 2026.
- •Keidron Smith and Eric Watts waived to make room.
- •Watts waived with an injury designation.
- •Hulstein recorded 42 catches for Marist last season.
- •Jenkins had 22 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the UFL.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Jets sign TE Connor Hulstein, DL Patrick Jenkins
"The Jets did some roster rearranging on Wednesday.
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