It's a sign that their roster spots are secure, although decision-makers' minds are subject to change prior to Tuesday's cutdown deadline.
The New York Jets have designated 35 players who are not expected to appear in the preseason finale against the New York Giants.
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Naturally, starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers and veteran backup Tyrod Taylor are amongst the inactive as is defensive lineman Micheal Clemons and second-year wide receiver Xavier Gipson. Neither Clemons nor Gipson were considered roster locks earlier this summer although the Jets reportedly never lost confidence internally.
If the Jets were considering cutting Clemons or Gipson, one would think they would give the players a chance to go out and prove themselves worthy of a roster spot.
Clemons and backup cornerback Brandon Echols, who doubled as a gunner on special teams, are both dressing in uniform against the Giants, but are not expected to see any action.
The August 24 preseason finale is the third consecutive game for which the Green & White declined to deploy their first-team players as well as multiple veteran backups.
Rookie offensive tackle Olu Fashanu along with first-year running backs Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis are also down for the final
exhibition contest.
The Jets have been without defensive tackle Leki Fotu, safety Isaiah Oliver and cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse, who are all injured. Head coach Robert Saleh ruled all three out for the remainder of the preseason last week.
The Jets will have to trim their roster from 90 players down to 53 members prior to the August 27 deadline at 4:00 pm ET.
PLAYERS NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY
Tony Adams (22), Braelon Allen (0), Jarrick Bernard-Converse (29), Michael Carter II (30), Chuck Clark (36), Tyler Conklin (83), Ashtyn Davis (21), Isaiah Davis (32), Brandin Echols (26), Olu Fashanu (74), Leki Fotu (92), Sauce Gardner (1), Xavier Gipson (82), Breece Hall (20), Jermaine Johnson (11), Javon Kinlaw (54), Allen Lazard (10), Morgan Moses (78), C.J. Mosley (57), Isaiah Oliver (23), D.J. Reed (4), Aaron Rodgers (8), Jeremy Ruckert (89), Wes Schweitzer (71), Jamien Sherwood (44), John Simpson (76), Tyron Smith (77), Tyrod Taylor (2), Solomon Thomas (94), Joe Tippmann (66), Alijah Vera-Tucker (75), Mike Williams (18), Quincy Williams (56), Quinnen Williams (95), Garrett Wilson (5)