The New York Jets have elevated fullback Nick Bawden and linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball from the practice squad for their upcoming game against the Washington Commanders. This move comes after quarterback Aaron Rodgers was activated from the injured reserve, leading to Bawden being waived and then signed back to the practice squad. Rodgers expressed that he didn't want someone to get cut for his sake, but the Jets wanted to activate him to practice. The decision has sparked questions and criticism from some, including NFL player Richard Sherman.
“I don’t understand this move at all!” @RSherman_25 questions the Jets’ decision to activate Aaron Rodgers from IR https://t.co/kyc0QO8vcD
Aaron Rodgers says it was not his idea for the Jets to activate him from IR. 😯 https://t.co/TZbPR5XC2G https://t.co/I79V2CQTmr
Re: Aaron Rodgers' roster-spot controversy: He said on the @PatMcAfeeShow that he wanted to stay on IR, didn't want someone to get cut for his sake, but the #Jets wanted to activate him so he could practice. He said he reached out to Nick Bawden (player cut) to share his…
The Jets have elevated FB Nick Bawden and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball from the practice squad ahead of tomorrow’s game vs. Washington
#Jets roster moves: They elevated FB Nick Bawden and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball from the practice squad for tomorrow's game.
#Jets announce they’ve elevated FB Nick Bawden and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball from the practice squad for the game against the Commanders.
FB Nick Bawden is back on the practice squad, with a good chance to be elevated for Sunday, per Saleh. So everyone can relax. #Jets
Jets FB Nick Bawden, waived earlier this week to make room for QB Aaron Rodgers, has signed to team's practice squad, per @RapSheet https://t.co/PSkituVuAe https://t.co/iQl2kaDRlG
#Jets FB and special teamer Nick Bawden, who was waived this week to make room for QB Aaron Rodgers on the 53-man roster, is signing back to the NYJ practice squad. He’ll almost certainly be elevated for the games.
QB Aaron Rodgers wants to keep practicing. To make that happen, the Jets had to give him a roster spot. That ended up being bad news for Jets FB Nick Bawden. https://t.co/Qe1fiKI2AT