New York Jets Add Martin Tevaseu to Active Roster

by John B on Oct 12, 2011 4:51 PM EDT

The Jets have signed defensive tackle Martin Tevaseu to the active roster.

The UNLV product was activated for the AFC Championship Game last season and played well in the snaps he got. He also started over Kenrick Ellis in preseason when Sione Pouha was hurt. This move probably makes it less likely you will see Ellis on Monday.

The move is timely since the Jets are facing a backup quarterback getting his first start of the year Monday.

I like Tevaseu. He has played pretty well in that Playoff game last year and then in stretches of preseason ball. This coaching staff seems to do very well drilling consistent technique into defensive linemen. The undrafted player could potentially work himself into the equation as part of the rotation if he plays well.

This might also send a message to the defensive line as the Jets have given up big rushing days two of the last three times out. It could also have to do with a knee injury Ropati Pitoitua is allegedly nursing.

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this is an interesting move, he did play well, and out dline was manhandled last week

Oh and this is the exact same pic you used when he was first waived during preseason, just sayin

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by JetsFanMurphy on Oct 12, 2011 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

Just to explain the photo, the easiest way for us to attach an image to a story is to use one provided by the Associated Press, so we don’t have to worry about copyrights from other sources. So when it comes to marginal players like MTV, there’s not a lot to choose from.

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