Jets initial 53-man roster for 2025 signals a heavy emphasis on trench play while WR depth remains questionable. Malachi Corley was cut to clear space for a deeper look at the receiver room, which features Wilson, Lazard, Reynolds, Johnson, Arian Smith and Xavier Gibson. The show praises the DT mix around Quinnen Williams and Harrison Phillips, notes tight end instability and flagging QB depth, and discusses waiver avenues to upgrade several spots. Waiver priority could be Jets’ path to revamp Week 1 rosters.

Cut-down day prompts bold Jets moves: shed a veteran WR while keeping Wilson with Reynolds and a depth trio behind him; keep only two conventional TEs, with Beck serving as a versatile contributor; Ruckert is on the bubble. At RB, Hall anchors the backfield with Wong Wu as depth and return threat, Edwards on the bubble for the practice squad. Parcels-era merit wins over optics; expect waiver wire churn and heavy emphasis on special-teams and upside.