Jets not ruling out Chris Streveler role as Mike White returns

We now know who the Jets’ starting quarterback will be towards the Seahawks on Sunday, however will their “change-up” quarterback play, too?

Chris Streveler had a pleasant Jets debut final Thursday towards the Jaguars when he changed Zach Wilson within the third quarter. He ran for 54 yards on 9 carries and accomplished 10 of 15 passes for 90 yards.

Now, that Mike White is again because the beginning quarterback, Streveler, who’s on the observe squad, is probably not wanted. However might the Jets use him for a collection or two towards the Seahawks as a change of tempo?

“We’ll see. He did a very nice job with it,” Jets coach Robert Saleh stated. “I assumed it was a cool, little wrinkle. I do know persons are aware of Taysom Hill and all of the issues he did and nonetheless does for New Orleans. There’s a number of guys coming again wholesome this week, hopefully. There are a number of roster gymnastics that must happen. But it surely’s one thing we’re speaking about. It’s not a assure.”

The Jets must use considered one of their observe squad elevations on Streveler and work out a solution to get him as considered one of their lively gamers. Which may be laborious if the Jets have injured gamers returning this week. Final week, the Jets had 5 inactive gamers who have been injured.

The offensive line has been struggling mightily not too long ago, however Saleh stated he’s not contemplating any lineup modifications.

“They’re combating their tails off,” Saleh stated. “The O-line has had a ton of accidents all year long. Simply alongside the offensive line with the blokes who we’re rolling on the market now, they’re combating their tails off — the quantity of rehab and regen that they’re attempting to get by means of week in and week out and the sacrifice that they’re making for this workforce simply to have the ability to get out on the soccer discipline on Sunday is way appreciated. So far as personnel modifications, we’ve got the eight guys we’re going to battle with each week and I promise you they’re in a number of ache and so they’re combating their tails off.”

Saleh stated the workforce is hopeful that security Lamarcus Joyner (hip) can play this week after lacking the final two video games.