Sam Darnold and Ryan Griffin of the Jets celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the Redskins during the first half at FedExField on Sunday in Landover, Md. Credit: Getty Images/Will Newton
LANDOVER, Md. – The Jets were looking forward to a productive year from their starting tight end, and that has turned out to be the case. The only difference: It’s not Chris Herndon who has been the reliable tight end, it’s Ryan Griffin.
The former Texans veteran, who was released in the offseason and signed by the Jets to tide them over until Herndon returned from a four-game suspension to begin the season, has become one of Sam Darnold’s favorite targets.