As expected, the Jets have signed quarterback Trevor Siemian the 53-man roster, giving the Jets three quarterbacks on the active roster: Tim Boyle, Siemian and Zach Wilson. The Jets opened a roster spot earlier this week by releasing (again) defensive tackle Tanzel Smart.
The Jets signed Trevor Siemian to the active roster and CB Craig James to the practice squad.
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Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters Monday that Boyle would be the starting quarterback for Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins with Siemian as the direct backup. Saleh also said all three quarterbacks will be available, indicating that Wilson will be inactive on gameday but be designated as the emergency third quarterback, taking advantage of the new rule this season of letting a third quarterback be available for a game without having to count them against the 48-man gameday roster.
Siemian signed with the Jets’ practice squad on September 26, marking his second stint with the team. He was also with the team in 2019, starting one game for Sam Darnold, who had mononucleosis. Siemian suffered an ankle injury in that Week 2 Monday night game against the Browns and was replaced by Luke Falk.
The Jets also added cornerback Craig James to the practice squad. James started one game for the Jets this season against the Eagles when the team didn’t have Sauce Gardner or D.J. Reed due to concussions.
