Overview

• New York announced the practice-squad signing of Avery Williams and released Lawrance Toafili in a corresponding move.
• Williams, a 2021 Falcons draft pick who later spent time with the Eagles, has 58 career punt returns for 630 yards and 54 kickoff returns for 1,211 yards, leading the NFL in punt return average in 2022.
• It remains undecided whether he will be elevated for Week 5 against the Cowboys, but he gives the Jets an immediate option on punts and kickoffs.
• The addition follows a series of costly return errors, including Xavier Gipson’s Week 1 fumble that led to his release and Isaiah Williams’ Week 4 kickoff turnover, with the Jets reported at minus-7 in turnover differential.
• Head coach Aaron Glenn has intensified ball-security work with new punch-out drills, and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo is evaluating the return role, leaving Isaiah Williams’ usage uncertain.