The New York Jets created an opening on the 90-man roster after waiving Quentin Skinner with an injury designation. The second-year receiver suffered a potentially significant, undisclosed injury during organized team activities, which could keep him out for an extended period, prompting the Jets to move on from him. Skinner did not make the final roster in his rookie season and later re-signed with the practice squad. He appeared in the regular-season finale and caught one pass for ten yards.
The New York Jets land an All-SLC receiver standout for 2026
Incarnate Word wide receiver Jalen Walthall (6) catches the ball near the end zone on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Dana J. Dykehouse Stadium in Brookings.
According to Brian Costello of The New York Post, the Jets have signed Jalen Walthall to a three-year undrafted-free agent contract. He signed with the Texans in May, was released on Thursday, and ultimately cleared waivers. Walthall will compete for a spot on the 53-man roster or the team’s practice squad.
The Jets are waiving WR Quentin Skinner with an injury designation, per source. They are signing WR Jalen Walthall, a rookie out of Incarnate Word, who was waived by the Texans last week.
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) June 8, 2026
Here’s a quick review of his past two seasons
Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Incarnate Word wideout Jalen Walthall (WO43) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
After spending his first three collegiate seasons with the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, Jalen Walthall transferred to the Incarnate Word Cardinals for the 2024 season. Walthall had a breakout redshirt junior campaign, totaling career highs of 85 receptions for 1,290 yards and 14 touchdowns, earning SLC Offensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-SLC honors. He enjoyed a strong redshirt senior season, notching 70 receptions for 847 yards and eight touchdowns, earning First-Team All-SLC honors.