The Jets made a couple of moves that won’t exactly send shockwaves throughout the NFL, or perhaps even their own locker room. But the additions of quarterback Hendon Hooker after promoting safety Jarius Monroe to the active roster is noteworthy. Hooker was signed to the practice squad earlier today while Monroe was added to the 53-man roster yesterday.
Adding Hooker gives the Jets a quarterback with a howitzer for an arm and plenty of experience against big time competition as a former Tennessee quarterback out of the SEC. The odds are stacked against Hooker when you look at his age (27) and lack of experience (9 career pass attempts), but the tools are intriguing.
Drafted by the Lions back in 2023, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand will have some level of familiarity with Hooker’s game. He’s a guy who could be added on a futures contract after the season to come in and compete next year.
Meanwhile, Monroe looks to get some playing time on a defense that has yet to intercept a pass this year. A long-limbed safety who picked off six passes in his final two seasons at Tulane, could Monroe get on the field and manage to haul in a pick? His chances of doing so are better than that of Tony Adams, who won’t be playing this Sunday.
