The Jets added some depth on the line of defense on Thursday, signing defensive finish Takk McKinley.
McKinley, 28, took half within the Jets’ minicamp this week as a tryout participant and did sufficient to earn a contract.
McKinley was a first-round choose by the Falcons in 2017.
Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was Atlanta’s linebackers coach on the time.
McKinley stayed with the crew till November 2020 when he was waived.
He performed 11 video games for the Browns in 2021 and 4 video games for the Rams in 2022.
He was on the Cowboys final offseason however didn’t play a recreation for them.
McKinley has 98 tackles, 20 sacks, three pressured fumbles and a fumble restoration in 64 profession video games.
The Jets introduced that gamers will report for coaching camp July 23 with the crew’s first follow July 24.
The primary follow that might be open to followers is July 27.
In addition they can have open practices July 30, Aug. 3, Aug. 7, Aug. 13 and Aug. 20.
As well as, there may be an open joint follow with the Commanders on Aug. 8.
The joint follow with the Giants on Aug. 21 is just for season-ticket holders.
