The New York Jets will officially begin training camp when the veterans report on July 28. The rookie class reports to Florham Park a few days earlier on July 25. Head coach Aaron Glenn is expected to oversee a competitive camp as the Jets attempt to begin rebuilding in the right direction.
With so much on the line, we’ve identified three Jets players with everything to lose at training camp.
Arian Smith, WR
The Jets used a fourth-round pick on wide receiver Arian Smith last offseason. The former Georgia standout produced just seven receptions for 52 yards and zero touchdowns as a rookie. He’s been further bumped down the depth chart by rookie first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. Smith is on thin ice heading into training camp.
Jelani Woods, TE
Veteran tight end Jelani Woods was an offseason winner at OTAs and minicamp. The position room is very crowded, however, with the Jets having loads invested in Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor. Fellow veteran Jeremy Ruckert is also a factor. Woods is fighting for a roster spot.
Mazi Smith, DT
The Jets gave first-round bust Mazi Smith a lifeline by trading for him last November, but he hardly seized the opportunity. Now, they’ve acquired T’Vondre Smith and David Onyemata this offseason, leading to a busy defensive tackle room. Smith is currently a long-shot to make the 53-man roster.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 3 Jets players with everything to lose at training camp
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