FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have waived backup quarterback Kevin O’Connell, likely clearing the way for Kellen Clemens to make the team.
O’Connell was acquired last September from Detroit in a trade. He was competing with Clemens for the No. 3 job behind starter Mark Sanchez and backup Mark Brunell. Clemens outplayed O’Connell in the preseason, and coach Rex Ryan said Monday that Clemens had a “pretty strong chance” of making the opening day roster.
The move Tuesday puts the Jets at 74 players — one below the limit teams need to reach by the end of the day.
O’Connell was a third-round draft pick by New England out of San Diego State in 2008. He was cut last offseason and claimed off waivers by Detroit.
