Jets add QB Siemian to practice squad

The New York Jets are adding veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian to the practice squad, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

The move Tuesday is pending a physical for the 31-year-old Siemian, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the move.

ESPN first reported the team’s plans to add Siemian, who will give the Jets an experienced backup for embattled starter Zach Wilson.

Wilson has struggled since taking over for Aaron Rodgers, who tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with New York.

Wilson has two touchdown passes and four interceptions with a 52.4 percent completion rate and is averaging just 5.6 yards per pass.

After the Jets’ 15-10 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, coach Robert Saleh insisted the team was sticking with Wilson because “right now, he’s who gives us the best chance to win.”

That didn’t sit well with fans – including Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Namath, who said during an interview on “The Michael Kay Show” on 98.7 ESPN New York on Monday that “I’ve seen enough of Zach Wilson.”

Saleh reiterated the team’s commitment to Wilson on Monday, saying he’s “our unquestioned quarterback.”

That remains the case, but Siemian at least gives Saleh and the Jets another option if Wilson continues to falter, beginning with their next game Sunday night at home against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Career backup Tim Boyle was the only other quarterback on New York’s roster.

This will be Siemian’s second stint with the Jets after he was with them in 2019. He made one start for New York when Sam Darnold was sidelined with mononucleosis, but suffered a season-ending ankle injury against Cleveland on Sept. 12.

Falcons LB Andersen (shoulder) on IR

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Atlanta Falcons lost a starter from the middle of their defense for at least four weeks on Tuesday when they placed linebacker Troy Andersen on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.

Andersen suffered the injury in Sunday’s 20-6 loss at the Lions. Coach Arthur Smith on Monday said “it’s certainly possible” Andersen will miss the remainder of the season.

Nate Landman is expected to move into Andersen’s inside linebacker spot in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars in London.

The Falcons on Tuesday also signed offensive lineman Storm Norton to the active roster.