The Jets have designated S VJ Payne to return to practice and signed WR Joseph Manjack IV to the practice squad.
Payne (6-3, 206) was selected by the Jets in the seventh round (No. 228) of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. He missed the preseason and started the season on injured reserve after sustaining an injury during training camp this summer. At Kansas State, Payne appeared in 52 games (tied 11th in school history) and started in 42. In 2025, he had 59 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 INT, 4 PD and 2 forced fumbles to earn All-Big 12 Honorable Mention accolades.