Greg McElroy’s rookie season ended Sunday when the Jets placed him on injured reserve as part of a series of roster-sculpturing moves.
They ostensibly kept McElroy, who underwent right thumb surgery Friday after dislocating it in the team’s preseason finale, on their original 53-man roster to maintain flexibility if another quarterback who appealed to them became available.
It was difficult to take seriously Coach Rex Ryan’s assertion Saturday that Jeremy Kerley, a rookie receiver who played quarterback in high school, would back up Mark Brunell. On Sunday the Jets added Kevin O’Connell, who played for them the previous two seasons and participated in Mark Sanchez’s Jets West camp in May in California. O’Connell had been released by Miami.
The Jets also signed wide receiver Mardy Gilyard (St. Louis), safety Andrew Sendejo (Dallas) and offensive lineman Colin Baxter (San Diego), who replaces Robby Felix as the backup center. To clear space, the Jets released defensive back Isaiah Trufant, defensive tackle Martin Tevaseu and linebacker Aaron Maybin, a former first-round pick by Buffalo who on Saturday grabbed what Ryan characterized as one of three open roster spots.
The Jets’ practice squad also started taking shape, with tight end Josh Baker, linebacker Matt Berning, guard Trevor Canfield, defensive tackle Jarron Gilbert, guard Matt Kroul, cornerback Julian Posey and receiver Patrick Turner all re-signing.
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