New York Jets Claim Zach Sudfeld

Today the Jets claimed Tight End Zach Sudfeld off waivers. The Jets saw an opportunity to pick up Sudfeld when the New England Patriots released Sudfeld on Thursday to make room for Wide Receiver Austin Collie.  In order to make room for Sudfeld the Jets released Line Backer Scott Solomon.

Jets acquire TE Zach Sudfeld off waivers from New England. Undrafted rookie is 6-7. LB Scott Solomon released to make room for Sudfeld.

— Darryl Slater (@DarrylSlater) October 4, 2013

Zach Sudfeld (24 years old) is listed as 6’7″ 260 Lbs and may be able to complement recently signed Wide Receiver David Nelson who is listed as 6’5″ 215 Lbs himself. The Jets continue to look for talent to help rookie QB Geno Smith as he  progresses and grows this season. The Jets are facing the Atlanta Falcons next on Monday Night Football. Follow the conversation right now in our New York Jets Forums.