Troy Reeder signing makes sense after rash of Jets' linebacker injuries

The New York Jets made an elevation on Tuesday morning, signing veteran linebacker Troy Reeder to the active roster, per SNY's Connor Hughes. Following injuries in this past Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, the Jets needed some more bodies on the 53-man roster.

Both Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Kiko Mauigoa suffered injuries on Sunday to varying degrees of seriousness. McCrary-Ball was carted off the field with an ankle injury during the second quarter, and Mauigoa was listed with a quad injury and did not return.

That leaves the Jets with Demario Davis, Jamien Sherwood, and some incredibly thin depth behind him. New York picked up Trevin Wallace after roster cutdowns from the Carolina Panthers and now has Reeder in the mix.

What does Troy Reeder bring to the New York Jets?

Reeder is a career special teamer. He's only appeared in one game so far for the Jets, elevated from the practice squad for this past Sunday's loss against the Packers. He recorded three tackles on 25 special teams snaps.

The 32-year-old linebacker may end up seeing some playing time on defense, considering the injuries the Jets are currently facing, and if he does, he may not end up being all that bad.

According to Pro Football Focus, Reeder was solid in limited defensive reps last season for the Los Angeles Rams. He earned an overall grade of 73.9, but he didn't play enough snaps to be ranked amongst his peers.

With a PFF coverage grade of 77.5 and a run-defense grade of 61.0, the Jets may just have a capable player on their hands who can step in when needed.

Otherwise, they'll have to turn to Wallace, the other addition to the linebacker room they made around the roster cutdown deadline.

Is it time for the New York Jets to give Trevin Wallace a chance?

When the Jets were able to get their hands on Wallace, there was legitimate reason for optimism. After all, he was a third-round draft pick just over two years ago and has some upside as a linebacker.

He's yet to appear in a game for the Jets, likely because he's still learning the ropes of the defense, but his talent makes him an intriguing option to fill in for the likes of McCrary-Ball and Mauigoa as a reserve linebacker.

Over 25 career games with Carolina, the Kentucky product racked up 125 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and four pass break-ups.

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