Jets work out former UFL wide receiver, return specialist

The New York Jets worked out wide receiver/return specialist Kaden Davis on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Garafolo noted Davis just finished up a season in the UFL as a member of the Houston Gamblers.

Before his stint with the UFL, Davis was most recently with the Cleveland Browns, where he appeared in three games in 2024 and 2025. He returned four kicks for 135 yards, for an average of 33.8 yards per return.

Davis bounced around practice squads before his time with the Browns, including the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, and Arizona Cardinals. He was also a member of the USFL's Michigan Panthers.

The former undrafted free agent didn't sign with the Jets after his workout, but it's possible New York is looking for another returner to compete with the likes of Kene Nwangwu and Isaiah Williams.

Do the Jets need another return specialist?

The Jets working out Davis isn't necessarily a head-scratcher, but it does feel notable considering New York's returners were one of the brightest spots of the team last season.

Williams, the wide receiver-returner, could have been an All-Pro last season. Just ask Jets special teams coordinator Chris Banjo.

In his first season with New York, Williams returned 28 punts for 396 yards and two touchdowns, while also returning 28 kicks for 837 yards. He even proved to be a contributor on offense, touching the ball 29 times for 227 yards.

He was voted team MVP for the 2025 season, and for good reason. Despite being waived earlier in the season, Williams made it back to the roster and turned out to be one of the Jets' best players.

The one returner that the Jets could be looking for insurance for is Nwangwu. As explosive a returner as he is, the guy can unfortunately never stay healthy.

In two seasons with New York, the former All-Pro has appeared in 14 of 34 possible games. But when Nwangwu is on the field, he's electric.

As a Jet, Nwangwu has returned 21 kicks for 761 yards and two touchdowns. Despite his production, it's important that New York has a backup plan.

Maybe Davis is that backup plan, and why the team decided to work him out on Wednesday.

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