Jets Announced Two Roster Moves

NY Jets waive rookie to end ST competition, sign D-lineman

In a pair of corresponding roster moves, the New York Jets added a young prospect to their defensive line while also ending a surprising special teams “competition.” As announced by the team’s official social media accounts, the Jets have waived long snapper Garrison Grimes and signed defensive lineman Ben Barten. We've signed DL Ben Barten and waived LS Garrison Grimes— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 1, 2026 Grimes was signed earlier this year…

Jets Sign DT Ben Barten, Release Long Snapper Grimes

The Jets have made a move at the bottom of the defensive tackle depth chart by signing undrafted free agent Ben Barten after parting ways with rookie long snapper Garrison Grimes. The @nyjets have added defensive lineman Ben Barten, an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin. Powerful interior run stuffer who replaces LS Garrison Grimes. Ht: 6' 5''Wt: 330Vert: 32.5Bench: 33RAS: 5.83 College Stats (4 yrs Wisc) Tkl: 63TFL: 3Sk: 2PD: 8 pic.twitter.c…

Jets Announced Two Roster Moves

The Jets announced on Saturday that they have signed DL Ben Barten and waived LS Garrison Grimes in a corresponding move. Grimes, 25, is from American Fork, Utah, and attended Baylor for three seasons before returning to his home state to attend Brigham Young for his final college season. After he went undrafted, Grimes caught on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent. Grimes is the son of Wisconsin offensive coordinator and assistant head coa…