With tight end Chris Herndon’s four-game suspension looming over their heads, the Jets have quickly added depth to their roster by signing Temuchin Hodges on Wednesday.
This, of course, comes off the heels of the team signing ex-Texans tight end Ryan Griffin on Monday afternoon. The Jets will enter camp with Hodges, Griffin, Eric Tomlinson, Trevon Wesco and Daniel Brown looking to fill the void.
Hodges, formerly known as Bucky, spent three months in green and white last summer before finding a home on Pittsburgh’s practice squad. While he worked his way to a future/reserve contract with the Steelers in January, he was ultimately waived by the team in April.
Originally a sixth-round selection by the Vikings, Hodges never lived up to the expectations he had warranted from his time at Virginia Tech. It was there that he totaled 133 receptions for 1,747 yards and 20 touchdowns.
New York has numerous options at tight end in terms of blocking. Where they’ll miss Herndon is in the passing attack. For Hodges to earn a roster spot, he’ll have to impress in that facet of the game.
In other news, the Vikings claimed RB De’Angelo Henderson from the Jets.
