The Jets had to patch the interior of their offensive line in a hurry after Dylan Parham went down with a knee injury Sunday, and they did exactly that on Tuesday.
New York signed Nick Dawkins and Jimmy Morrissey to the practice squad, giving the team two more bodies with guard and center experience after the left guard spot suddenly became a problem. Kohl Levao was the only other interior option on the practice squad before the moves, so the Jets needed reinforcements.
Parham’s injury forced Jordan Meredith into the game at left guard, and the results were uneven. He finished the contest after coming in cold, which is never an easy ask, but the Jets clearly wanted more depth behind him in case Parham misses time.
The team also made a defensive back move, waiving Jordan Clark. Clark had been signed to the active roster after Minkah Fitzpatrick’s groin injury, but with D’Angelo Ponds back in the lineup, New York no longer had room for him.
The bigger question is still Parham’s status. As of Tuesday afternoon, there was no update on how serious the injury is. The Jets did get news on Breece Hall, who also exited Monday’s game, but Parham’s outlook remains unsettled.
That’s a tough break for the Jets, and for Parham too. The 27-year-old had been putting together a strong season in a limited sample. Pro Football Focus had him graded as the NFL’s second-best guard at 88.7, and his 90.4 run-blocking grade ranked second among 73 qualified players.
If Parham is forced to sit, Meredith is the likeliest fill-in at left guard. A full week of practice should help him settle in and build more timing with the rest of the starting line, which the Jets will need if he’s called on again in Week 4.
For now, the door isn’t completely shut on Parham returning soon. There’s still a chance he could be active for the Jets’ next game against the Chicago Bears.
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