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The Lions added some serious speed to the secondary in Javelin Guidry

The Lions added some serious speed to the secondary in Javelin Guidry, who clocked one of the fastest 40 times in Scouting Combine history

In a roster move that slid under the radar because it took place just before Wednesday’s practice, the Detroit Lions added cornerback Javelin Guidry to the den. Guidry spent the last four seasons with the New York Jets, including the entire 2023 season on the Jets’ injured reserve.

The 5-foot-9 Guidry immediately takes the throne of “fastest man on the Lions defense.” He’s one of the fastest players in NFL Scouting Combine history. Coming out of Utah in the 2020 NFL Draft, Guidry clocked a blazing 4.29 40-yard dash. Guidry also posted 21 reps on the bench press, by far the most of any player who has ever broken the 4.3-second mark in the 40.

To this point, that’s been the career apex for Guidry, who went undrafted despite the incredible speed. He started five games over three seasons with the Jets, playing in all 17 games in 2021. Just as was the case at Utah, Guidry’s considerable athletic gifts just didn’t translate effectively to playing defense consistently. He allowed a QB Rating of over 120.0 in all three seasons, and also sports a career missed tackle rate of 10 percent. Guidry did play some on special teams but has never been a returner, not even at Utah.

He tore ligaments in his knee during joint practices with the Buccaneers last summer and reverted to the Jets’ injured reserve. With only a handful of practices and two preseason games left, it’s going to be very tough for Guidry to prove he’s anything more than a healthy body for a team missing its top three cornerbacks from practice due to injuries.

The 26-year-old Guidry is taking the roster spot of another injured cornerback, undrafted rookie Morice Norris, who was waived with injury status on Wednesday. Norris had played well early in camp.

Javelin Guidry suffers knee injury, is released to make room for Dalvin Cook

The season is likely over for Javelin Guidry.

Jets cornerback Javelin Guidry suffered a knee injury during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is expected to undergo surgery, per a report by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Guidry is likely heading to injured reserve, which will end his season unless the Jets release him with an injury settlement. He’ll have to clear waivers first, which he likely will.

Guidry joined the Jets this offseason when he was claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons in May. He spent time last season with the Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Las Vegas Raiders and Arizona Cardinals.

Guidry was having a solid preseason and could have been making a case to stick on the practice squad at least. If he does land on IR, the Jets could release him within five days with an injury settlement and he could join another team. If he is released with an injury settlement, he wouldn’t be able to return to the Jets until the number of weeks agreed to in the settlement, plus three additional weeks, have passed.

Guidry originally came into the league with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Utah in 2020.

Update: Guidry was waived with an injury designation as the corresponding move to the Jets signing running back Dalvin Cook. He will revert to the Jets’ injured reserve if he clears waivers.

Jets claim Javelin Guidry off waivers

Javelin Guidry is back

The Jets have brought back cornerback Javelin Guidry, claiming him off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons.

Guidry originally joined the Jets in 2020 and played two seasons in New York mostly on special teams and also started three games and played in all 17 at cornerback in 2021.

Guidry spent last season with the Las Vegas Raiders, playing four games, mostly on special teams.

Guidry was originally signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020 out of Utah. He ran a 4.29 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine.

Eagles release 3 players from the practice squad ahead of Week 14 matchup vs. Giants

Philadelphia Eagles release Anthony Rush, Javelin Guidry, and Kawaan Baker from the practice squad.

The Eagles announced three 53-man roster moves ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Giants and also made three corresponding practice squad moves as well.

Talented defensive end Janarius Robinson was activated to the active roster from the injured reserve, and safety Andre Chachere was waived from the active roster. and veteran pass rusher Robert Quinn was placed on injured reserve.

Eagles release WR Deon Cain from practice squad after signing CB Javelin Guidry

Philadelphia Eagles release training camp star and veteran wide receiver Deon Cain from the practice squad after signing cornerback Javelin Guidry

The Eagles announced another roster move on Monday, releasing wide receiver Deon Cain from the practice squad after signing cornerback Javelin Guidry.

Cain had eight catches on 18 targets with 106 receiving yards during three preseason performances and looked like an under-the-radar candidate for the roster.

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Eagles sign CB Javelin Guidry to the practice squad

With Josiah Scott dealing with an ankle injury, the Philadelphia Eagles are signing cornerback Javelin Guidry to the practice squad

According to Mike Garafalo, the Eagles are adding to the secondary, signing cornerback Javelin Guidry to the 16-man practice squad.

Guidry recorded 48 tackles in 2021, with three passes defended with 13 starts. He totaled 70 tackles in 28 games over two seasons with the Jets after signing as an undrafted free agent out of Utah in 2020.

Scott was carted off from Sunday’s win over Pittsburgh with an ankle injury, and he’ll likely miss time.

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Raiders claim CB Javelin Guidry off waivers from Cardinals

Former Jets, Cardinals CB Javelin Guidry claimed by Raiders

Let the gamesmanship begin! Today the Raiders claimed Javelin Guidry off waivers from the Cardinals according to his agent. Probably not coincidentally, the Raiders play the Cardinals next Sunday. Which means they add someone to the roster who may have some insight into their next opponent.

Guidry joined the Cardinals on August 31 after he had been waived by the Jets. So, it’s just a couple weeks he spent in Arizona, but every bit of intel can only help.

Despite the former Utah Ute ran a 4.29 40-yard dash at the 2020 combine, he went undrafted and was signed by the Jets. He made the regular season roster, appearing in 11 games with two starts that season and returned last season to appear in all 17 games, starting three. He has three pass breakups and four forced fumbles in his two NFL seasons.

Guidry is the second cornerback to be added to the roster Monday. The team also added Nickell Roby-Coleman. We should soon see what the corresponding roster moves are for these additions.

One of the moves figures to be sending Anthony Averett to injured reserve with a reported broken thumb.

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Cardinals claim CB Javelin Guidry off waivers

They add another cornerback but release rookie Christian Matthew after he initially made the team.

A day after trading for a new cornerback on roster cutdown day, the Arizona Cardinals have added another. They were awarded a waiver claim on former New York Jets cornerback Javelin Guidry, according to the NFL transaction report for waiver claims.

Guidry played for the Jets for two seasons after signing with them as an undrafted rookie out of Utah in 2020.

He split time between the practice squad and the active roster in 2020, appearing in 11 games, starting twice. In 2021, he played in all 17 regular-season games, starting three of them.

In 2020, he forced four fumbles to go with 22 total tackles. Last season, he had 33 tackles and three pass breakups.

He is 5-9 and 191 lb and is extremely fast. He clocked a 4.29-second 40 coming out of college.

He adds depth to the cornerback room.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, to make room for Guidry, the Cardinals released rookie cornerback Christian Matthew, one of their seventh-round draft picks this year. He initially made the roster after a solid preseason and is a candidate to be signed to the practice squad if he goes unclaimed off waivers on Thursday.

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Jets release backup nickel Javelin Guidry

The Jets release a backup nickel who appeared in all 17 games last season.

The Jets released nickel back Javelin Guidry, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The move comes as a minor surprise, as Guidry played in all 17 games and started three.

Guidry recorded 48 tackles in 2021 to go along with three passes defended. He totaled 70 tackles in 28 games over two seasons with the Jets. He signed as an undrafted free agent out of Utah in 2020.

Guidry simply became the victim of the numbers game at the cornerback position. Michael Carter II took over as the starting nickel and D.J. Reed, Sauce Gardner, Bryce Hall and Brandin Eichols are entrenched on the outside, leaving Guidry on the outside looking in.

There’s a very good chance he will get claimed by another team on the waiver wire. Guidry can provide depth at corner and help on special teams.

Jets exercise exclusive rights options for 3 players

The Jets exercised exclusive rights options on CB Javelin Guidry, DE Tim Ward and WR Jeff Smith.

The Jets have exercised exclusive rights options on DE Tim Ward, WR Jeff Smith and CB Javelin Guidry, according to the New York Post’s Brian Costello.

The Jets also exercised S Elijah Riley’s exclusive rights option earlier this offseason.

Guidry played in all 17 games for the Jets in 2021, including three starts. He combined for 48 tackles and three defended passes over 486 snaps. Ward played in 11 games for the Jets and tallied 12 tackles over 191 snaps. Smith caught eight receptions for 131 yards in 12 games, including three starts at the end of the 2021 season.

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