NFL Roundup Jets surprisingly released Bell after exploring trades
NEW YORK, Oct 14, (AP): The New York Jets have surprisingly released disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons.
The team issued a statement from general manager Joe Douglas in which he says the Jets made the move after having several conversations with Bell and his agent during the last few days and exploring trade options.
“We believe this decision is in the best interests of both parties and wish him future success,” Douglas said.
In a post on Twitter shortly after the Jets’ statement, Bell posted a hands in prayer emoji – implying that the feeling is mutual.
Bell and coach Adam Gase appeared to not mesh since the running back signed last year as a free agent. Bell’s latest frustrations were evident when he liked a few Twitter posts in which some suggested he should be used more in the passing game. He also liked a post in which someone suggested the Jets should trade him.
The Dallas Cowboys signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert off Cleveland’s practice squad after Dak Prescott’s season-ending ankle injury.
Gilbert played at Texas and SMU before he was drafted by the Rams, who were then in St Louis, in the sixth round in 2014. Dallas is the seventh organization for Gilbert, who has played in six games and thrown six passes in his career.
The son of former NFL quarterback Gale Gilbert played parts of five games behind Baker Mayfield in Cleveland last season. His other game was with Carolina in 2018, when he had the only two completions of his career.
The Los Angeles Rams have placed promising rookie safety Jordan Fuller on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Los Angeles also signed rookie defensive back JuJu Hughes from the practice squad to the active roster.
Fuller unexpectedly won a starting job out of training camp with the Rams (4-1), who picked him in the sixth round out of Ohio State. The free safety has excelled when healthy as a rookie, making 21 tackles while starting four of Los Angeles’ five games alongside strong safety John Johnson.
The New York Jets have placed wide receiver Chris Hogan on the injured reserve list with a high ankle sprain.
Hogan will be sidelined at least the next three games after being injured in New York’s 30-10 loss to Arizona on Sunday. The 31-yearold Hogan was signed during training camp and is second on the team with 14 receptions this season.
The Jets also signed cornerback Lamar Jackson to the active roster on Tuesday and re-signed wide receiver Josh Malone to the practice squad.
Green Bay Packers rookie tight end Josiah Deguara has been placed on injured reserve.
The Packers announced the move. They also placed center Jake Hanson on injured reserve-practice squad and signed wide receiver Kalija Lipscomb to the practice squad.
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is expected to be sidelined for three months with a biceps injury, a person familiar with the situation said, meaning he will likely miss the rest of the season.
The person confirmed Godchaux’s injury on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins hadn’t addressed it publicly. Godchaux received a second opinion and hopes to return before the end of the season, the person said.