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Jets sign veteran wide receiver Josh Doctson, a former first-round pick

Ross Cockrell of the Giants (37) breaks up a pass in the second quarter intended for Josh Doctson of the Redskins (18) at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 31, 2017. Credit: Jim McIsaac

The Jets added some depth to their wide receiver group by signing veteran Josh Doctson, a former first-round pick of the Washington Redskins, the team announced on Saturday.

Doctson, 27, had a prolific career at TCU, finished with 214 catches for 3,177 yards and 34 touchdowns in four seasons. Doctson had 78 catches for 1,326 yards and 14 touchdowns during his senior season in 2015.