Yeboah and the Jets agreed on a one-year contract Sunday.
Yeboah will return to the Jets for a fourth season with the team after he recorded two catches for 28 yards while appearing in five games with New York in 2023. With C.J. Uzomah no longer a part of the organization, more snaps could be available at tight end for the 25-year-old Yeboah in 2024.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Makes first two catches of 2023
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Yeboah caught two of three targets for 28 yards in Thursday's 37-20 loss to the Browns.
Yeboah recorded his first two catches of the season while working as the No. 2 tight end behind Tyler Conklin with Jeremy Ruckert (concussion) unavailable. If neither Ruckert nor C.J. Uzomah (knee) suit up in Week 18 against the Patriots, Yeboah would likely continue to see regular playing time in the season finale.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Climbs depth chart
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Yeboah didn't catch his lone target in Sunday's 30-28 win over the Commanders.
Yeboah took on a larger role after Jeremy Ruckert exited due to a concussion. Coach Robert Saleh has already ruled Ruckert out for Thursday's game in Cleveland, so Yeboah should continue to function as the team's No. 2 tight end behind Tyler Conklin.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Activated from IR
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The Jets activated Yeboah (hamstring) from injured reserve Wednesday.
Yeboah takes the roster spot of fellow tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee), who was himself placed on injured reserve Wednesday. While Yeboah has yet to make his 2023 debut, he could get the chance to do so as early as Sunday versus the Texans. Across 19 appearances with New York over the past two seasons, Yeboah has mostly contributed on special teams.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Won't play at Buffalo
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Yeboah (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Yeboah was a full participant at practice all week, but the Jets are deciding to err on the side of caution by holding him out in Week 11. He'll have to wait at least one more week to make his 2023 debut.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Practices in full Thursday
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Yeboah (calf) was a full participant in the Jets' practice Thursday, Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune reports.
Yeboah has been sidelined for the past two games with a calf injury, and he returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday. The 24-year-old now appears set to play again after logging a full session Thursday. Yeboah was elevated from the practice squad for three games before signing with the Jets' active roster in early November, though he's primarily played on special teams over four contests this season. Expect Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah to continue seeing the majority of the team's snaps at tight end versus Minnesota on Sunday.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: In line to practice Wednesday
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Yeboah (calf) is slated to practice in limited fashion Wednesday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Yeboah enters Week 13 prep with a two-game absence streak due to a calf issue, but if he's indeed able to participate in a limited capacity Wednesday, he'll have a decent shot at returning this weekend in Minnesota. The 24-year-old has mainly served as a special-teams contributor across the 2022 campaign, so if he's eventually unable to gain medical clearance by Sunday, then Tyler Conklin, C.J. Uzomah and Jeremy Ruckert would be in line to serve as New York's top tight end options once again.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Unlikely to play Week 12
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Yeboah (calf) has been deemed doubtful to play Sunday against the Bears, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Yeboah popped up with a calf issue on the Jets' injury report last Friday, leaving him sidelined for the first time this season against the Patriots in Week 7. The tight end then failed to practice at all Week 12, and he appears set to remain out Sunday versus Chicago. As a result, expect Jeremy Ruckert to step up as the Jets' third-string tight end behind Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Won't play Sunday
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Yeboah (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Yeboah is now slated to miss a second consecutive contest as a result of a calf issue. The 24-year-old has logged just 11 offensive snaps across four games played to this point in the season, so his absence likely won't alter New York's game plan to a large extent. Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah are in line to handle most of the team's tight end reps in this weekend's matchup against Chicago, while Jeremy Ruckert could potentially be in the mix for some rotational snaps.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Doubtful to play Week 11
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Yeboah (calf) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Yeboah was a late add to the Jets' injury report after failing to practice for the first time this week due to a calf injury, though the exact nature and severity of the issue are still unclear. The 24-year-old was added to the active roster Nov. 5 and, after playing five offensive snaps against the Bills in Week 9, was expected to serve as the Jets' third-string tight end Week 11, per Cimini. With Yeboah now likely to sit out, expect rookie Jeremy Ruckert to slot in behind Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah against New England.
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Kenny Yeboah: Back to practice squad
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Yeboah reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Yeboah chipped in with 21 snaps on special teams and two on offense against the Broncos on Sunday, but he failed to record any stats. This was Yeboah's third time being elevated from the practice squad, so he'll need to be signed to the active roster if he's going to suit up for the Jets again the season.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Heads to active roster
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The Jets elevated Yeboah from the practice squad to their active roster Saturday for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Yeboah didn't make the initial 53-man roster but inked a practice-squad deal at the beginning of September. He'll get his first look on the active roster, but it's unclear what his role will be. C.J. Uzomah (hamstring) is unlikely to play and Jeremy Ruckert was a healthy scratch for Week 1, but Tyler Conklin and Lawrence Cager are still expected to garner the majority of the tight-end snaps.
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Kenny Yeboah: Re-signed to practice squad
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The Jets signed Yeboah to the team's practice squad Wednesday, Randy Lange of the team's official site reports.
Yeboah didn't log a statistically impactful preseason with the Jets, but he evidently showed enough to warrant further development. Last season, the 250-pound tight end played in nine games and recorded just two receptions for 36 yards. Yeboah will now serve as an emergency option if any of New York's tight ends miss time.
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Kenny Yeboah: Waived by Jets
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The Jets waived Yeboah on Tuesday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Yeboah spilt time between the Jets' active roster and practice squad last year, totaling nine appearances and 166 snaps (53 offensive). However, the Jets completely revamped their tight end corps this offseason by signing Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah, and drafting Jeremy Ruckert, which made it extremely difficult for Yeboah to earn a spot on the initial 53-man roster. Regardless, if he clears waivers, Yeboah is certainly a candidate to rejoin New York's practice squad.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Two catches in rookie season
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Yeboah caught two of three targets for 36 yards as a rookie in 2021.
The undrafted free agent out of Ole Miss spent most of the season on the Jets' practice squad but got some playing time down the stretch after injuries ravaged New York's tight end depth chart. Both of his catches came in Week 17. Yeboah will look to secure a spot on the 53-man roster in camp next season, but his chances of doing so will hinge on what the Jets do to address the tight end position in the offseason in addition to his own improvement.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Two catches as team's top TE
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Yeboah caught both of his targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to Tampa Bay.
Yeboah came off the reserve/COVID-19 list earlier in the week and immediately jumped to the top of the Jets' tight end depth chart with Tyler Kroft entering COVID protocol himself. The undrafted rookie out of Ole Miss registered his first two catches here in what was his eighth NFL game, but this was just the second time Yeboah actually got to play snaps on offense.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Clears COVID protocols
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Yeboah (illness) activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Yeboah was signed to the active roster before Week 10 and has mostly appeared on special teams. However, with Tyler Kroft on the reserve/COVID-19 list and Ryan Griffin (knee) Trevon Wesco (knee) on injured reserve, Yeboah could be returning at an opportune time. If Kroft doesn't clear the NFL's return-to-play protocols in time for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Yeboah could find himself in a starting role.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Enters COVID protocols
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Yeboah (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after testing positive for COVID, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Yeboah has worked his way up the Jets' tight end positional depth chart this season, starting on the practice squad but ultimately appearing in seven games so far. The undrafted rookie is still looking for his first career catch.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Could play more due to injuries
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Yeboah failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 33-18 loss to the Eagles.
Yeboah's still looking for his first NFL catch, but the undrafted rookie tight end could be thrust into a more prominent role moving forward. Tyler Kroft (chest) is on injured reserve and Ryan Griffin exited the loss to Philadelphia with an ankle injury, joining Trevon Wesco (ankle) on the sidelines. As a result of injuries at the position, it's conceivable that the Jets' depth at tight end in Week 14 against the Saints will consist of just Yeboah and journeyman special teams contributor Daniel Brown.
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Jets' Kenny Yeboah: Signed to active roster
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Yeboah was signed to the Jets' active roster Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Yeboah was elevated from the Jets' practice squad for Sunday's matchup against the Bills. He played exclusively on special teams but could fill a depth role at tight end with Tyler Kroft (chest) on injured reserve.