The New York Jets have announced a series of day-after transactions, which claimed the roster spots of three guys who thought they had made the team.
As previously reported, gone are receiver David Clowney, running back Chauncey Washington, and fullback Tony Richardson. In are three players claimed on waivers: tackle Patrick Brown (from the Vikings), defensive tackle Marcus Dixon (from the Cowboys), and receiver Patrick Turner (from the Dolphins).
Regarding the departure of Richardson, G.M. Mike Tannenbaum had this to say: “Each season, there are difficult choices when constructing the 53-man roster and this year is no exception. We appreciate Tony’s contributions and leadership over the past two seasons and have nothing but the highest respect for him as a person and as a player.”
For now, then, the door isn’t open to a post-Week One return. After receiver Laveranues Coles was cut last week, coach Rex Ryan suggested that Coles could come back after the first game, at which time his base salary wouldn’t be guaranteed. The Jets could use the same device to bring back Richardson, but nothing Tannenbaum said suggests that they will.