New York Jets announce 15-player practice squad

Jet X Graphic, Getty ImagesThe Jets announced the initial makeup of their practice squad. As of right now, the group includes only 15 players, one below the limit of 16, so one spot remains open. All 15 players spent time with the Jets in training camp and were released or waived prior to the cutdown deadline on Saturday.

WR Lawrence Cager

WR D.J. Montgomery

OL Corbin Kaufusi

OL James Murray

DB Javelin Guidry

DB Zane Lewis

WR Jehu Chesson, WR George Campbell, OL Jared Hilbers, LB James Burgess, DB Shyheim Carter, and DB Matthias Farley are among the notable candidates who did not make the squad.

In addition, the Jets have reportedly agreed to sign OL Josh Andrews, TE Daniel Brown, and CB Nate…