The 2025 NFL season enters Week 16. The Jets (3-11) will play at New Orleans (4-10) on Sunday.

Kickoff between New York and the Saints is slated for 1 p.m. EST at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The contest will be televised by CBS.

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On Thursday, the Jets announced roster transactions. New York signed defensive tackle Payton Page to its active roster and placed safety Tony Adams on injured reserve. The Jets also signed former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker to their practice squad.

The former Vol was selected by Detroit in the third round (No. 68 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft. He played for the Vols from 2021-22.

Hooker appeared in 13 games during the 2021 campaign. He completed 206-of-303 passing attempts, totaling 2,945 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns and three interceptions, while recording 620 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on 167 attempts in 2021.

In 11 games in 2022, Hooker completed 229-of-329 passing attempts for 3,135 yards, 27 touchdowns and two interceptions. He totaled 430 rushing yards and five touchdowns.

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