The New York Jets wrapped up their preseason on Friday night with a 19-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in a sluggish finale that was more about evaluations than results.
With most starters sitting out, the game became an extended audition for depth players and roster hopefuls trying to make their final case before cutdown day. Now, with final roster decisions looming in just a few days, the stakes couldn’t be higher for those fighting for jobs.
Some players seized the opportunity to stand out, while others hurt their chances of sticking around. Here are five winners — and three losers — from the Jets’ preseason finale.