RB Josh Malone and WR Josh Adams are heading back to the practice squad, per the NFL transaction wire.
Both players appeared in the Jets’ Week 1 loss to the Bills on Sunday. Adams ran for eight yards on two tries, including a garbage-time touchdown, in the 27-17 defeat. He also caught two passes for 14 yards.
Malone, meanwhile, returned a kick for 16 yards.
New COVID-19 inspired rules allow for players to revert to the practice squad twice without having to pass through waivers. Adams will likely be back for the Jets’ Week 2 matchup with the 49ers, as Le’Veon Bell is expected to miss time with a hamstring injury.
Malone could also return depending on the overall recovery of New York’s banged-up wide receiver room.