The New York Jets might be looking for an edge in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams based on their latest signing. Just days before they’re set to host the Rams on Sunday afternoon, the Jets signed former Rams running back Zach Evans to the practice squad.
Evans was drafted by the Rams in the sixth round last year, but he was cut by Los Angeles in August when the Rams began trimming their roster. He’s been a free agent ever since, but he’ll get a shot in New York.
Evans is unlikely to be active on Sunday but he provides some depth behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen, both of whom are banged up entering Week 16.
Plus, he might be able to give the Jets coaching staff some intel on the Rams’ offense, which is probably why New York signed him in the first place.
In his lone season with the Rams, Evans carried it nine times for 19 yards. He played a total of 16 offensive snaps and 51 special teams snaps in 2023.