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Jets Claim DB Ryan Cooper, cut Punter Kai Kroeger

The Jets have added another defensive back by claiming former Miami Dolphin Ryan Cooper off waivers. To make room for Cooper, the team parted ways with punter Kai Kroeger.

Kroger was added on the same day that the team punted Thomas Morstead with an eye on having him compete for the starting job. That lasted all of four practices as Kroeger struggled early and was let go.

In Cooper the Jets get a former Oregon State defensive back who split time between playing the nickel and the boundary for the Beavers. He’s not afraid to come downhill to make a tackle but sometimes plays too aggressive and comes up empty.