FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jelani Woods’ football comeback will continue with the New York Jets.

The tight end, who hasn’t played in a regular-season game since 2022 because of injuries, was one of three players claimed on waivers by the Jets on Wednesday.

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