Jets claims TE Seferian-Jenkins

After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins due to a DUI arrest, the New York Jets made a move and claimed the 2014 second-round pick on Monday.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. >> The New York Jets are giving Austin Seferian-Jenkins a chance to redeem himself off the field and get his NFL career back on track.

The talented but troubled tight end was claimed off waivers Monday from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who cut him last week after he was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence.

Seferian-Jenkins, in his third NFL season, was a second-round draft pick out of the University of Washington in 2014. He had three catches for 44 yards and a touchdown in two games this season, and has 45 career receptions for 603 yards and seven TDs.

To make room on the active roster, the Jets waived linebacker Julian Stanford.