Jets add Deontay Burnett to Active Roster

By Glenn Naughton Posted On October 20, 2018

In a move that wasn’t all that surprising as we suggested the possibility of it earlier this week, the Jets have added rookie wide receiver Deontay Burnett to their active roster.

We've activated WR Deontay Burnett and released WR Terrelle Pryor.

📰 https://t.co/42Vkk7Y85z pic.twitter.com/08l1DWdq3S

— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 20, 2018

Burnett was quarterback Sam Darnold’s to target at USC but went undrafted and was signed and released by the Tennessee Titans this preseason before the Jets added him to their practice squad.

With the two getting back on the field together for live action, fans will hope to see some more plays like this:

Lots of speculation that Deontay Burnett will be added to the 53. Darnold’s top target at USC. Don’t think anyone would object to seeing a bit of this in Green and White. pic.twitter.com/zNWjjP1S58

— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) October 20, 2018

Burnett takes the roster spot that opened up earlier today when the Jets cut ties with wide receiver Terrelle Pryor.

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Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.

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