With just two games left on the schedule and the first overall pick in the draft at stake, the Jets have made some key roster moves along with both the Raiders and Giants that could help each time come out on top (or bottom, depending on how you look at it) in the race for the NFL’s top pick.
For the Jets, shutting down Garrett Wilson for the season and going with Brady Cook at quarterback while placing Will McDonald on IR, they all but guarantee they’ll close the season with a pair of losses to the Patriots and Bills.
Meanwhile, the Raiders placed tight end Brock Bowers on injured reserve before superstar defensive end Maxx Crosby walked out on the team just a day after meeting with the press and telling them he didn’t care about draft position and only wanted to win games. For their part, the Giants are likely to sit starting center John Michael-Schmitz along with IR’d offensive tackle Andrew Thomas and safety Tyler Nubin.
With multiple players landing on IR, the Jets have elevated wide receiver Quentin Skinner, quarterback Hendon Hookier, offensive lineman Marquis Hayes and defensive back Tre Brown.
Skinner, an undrafted free agent out of Kansas, might have the best chance to get on the field and make a play or two if he finds his way on the field. The 6′ 5” wide receiver made a name for himself in college as a long, physical deep threat who averaged just under twenty yards per reception (19.8) for his career.
