The New York Jets have added a big offensive weapon for starting quarterback Justin Fields.
NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo shared the NFL’s waiver wire transaction report on Wednesday, August 27. It revealed that the Jets were awarded tight end Jelani Woods on waivers from the Indianapolis Colts.
Woods, 26, is listed at 6-foot-7 and tips the scales at 253 pounds.
On Tuesday, August 26, Connor Long of Jets X-Factor shared on social media that Woods “had a ton of interest” from NFL teams and the Jets were among those who were “heavily interested.”
SOURCE: I am told that TE Jelani Woods has had a ton of interest since being released and the NY #Jets are a team that is heavily interested in the tight end
— Connor Long (@connor_long15) August 26, 2025
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Woods Is an Intriguing Addition by the Jets
The former Oklahoma State and Virginia product entered the league as the No. 73 overall pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Woods has appeared in 15 games and has made two starts. With those opportunities, Woods has collected 25 receptions for 312 receiving yards and has scored three touchdowns.
The last two seasons of Woods’ career in the NFL have been marred by injury. He missed the 2023 campaign due to complications with hamstring injuries. The 2024 season was missed after Woods underwent toe surgery.
Woods was one of the final roster cuts by the Colts this week and was eligible for the waiver wire to be picked up by one of the other 31 NFL teams.
This is a developing story, and we’ll provide new details as they become available.
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