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NY Jets elevate fan-favorite defensive tackle from practice squad

The New York Jets will play their first game without injured defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins this Sunday. To make up for the loss of Rankins, the Jets are elevating defensive tackle Tanzel Smart from the practice squad, according to the team’s official Twitter account. Offensive tackle Conor McDermott is also being elevated.

We've elevated DL Tanzel Smart and OL Conor McDermott for tomorrow's game.

Smart has developed into somewhat of a fan-favorite among Jets fans for his standout performances over the last two preseasons.