Roster News: LB McCrary-Ball elevated again, along with QB Martinez

The Jets have announced the following moves:

We have elevated QB Adrian Martinez and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball from the practice squad.

— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 5, 2024

McCrary-Ball is needed for special teams duties again with Jamien Sherwood starting on defense. However, this is his last practice squad elevation of the year. If any other linebackers miss time later in the year, the Jets may have to sign McCrary-Ball to the active roster but other options include Jackson Sirmon and Anthony Hines. They also have Brandon Smith and Zaire Barnes on the injured list.

The Martinez elevation is interesting and may raise concerns that the Jets feel they need cover with Aaron Rodgers dealing with a sore knee. However, it's equally likely that they may have a package of plays for him, as they once did for the Strevelation. Could using this option in a non-conventional week such as a London game pay off?

Having elevated Bruce Hector last week, the Jets opted not to do this for tomorrow. Hector struggled in a rotational role, so the Jets will likely go back to giving more reps to players like Jalyn Holmes, Leonard Taylor and Braiden McGregor.

The team has opted not to activate Leki Fotu from injured reserve yet after he was downgraded from doubtful to out earlier today.