Roster News: Lazard and Fotu to IR as Jets make multiple gameday moves

The Jets have made their pre-game roster moves:

buckle up, we made a lot of moves.

◼️ Released TE Anthony Firkser
◼️ Placed DT Leki Fotu & WR Allen Lazard on IR
◼️ Signed OL Alec Lindstrom & K Riley Patterson to the active roster
◼️ Elevated DB Kendall Sheffield & DB Jarius Monroe for the game
◼️ Activated TE Kenny Yeboah off…

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This injury to Lazard probably ensures that a Mike Williams trade is no longer going to happen, unless the Jets are planning to use Malachi Corley and Xavier Gipson (or even Irv Charles) more. He'll miss at least five games, including the one he already missed on Sunday.

The Fotu signing has been a major disappointment as this will be his second stint on injured reserve. In his absence, Solomon Thomas will have to keep playing inside and Leonard Taylor will stay in the rotation.

Obviously someone had to do the kicking this week. Let's hope Patterson does a better job than the now-"injured" Greg Zuerlein over the past month or so.

With injuries at right guard and safety, the Jets had to bring up Lindstrom and Monroe. Sheffield coming up also ensures they have cover in the slot, since they need Isaiah Oliver at safety.