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NFL·INJURY·June 9, 2026 12:54 AM ET

Jets sign WR Jalen Walthall, waive Quentin Skinner with injury designation

Jets swap depth receivers, lose Skinner to injury.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 91 min read
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We've signed WR Jalen Walthall and waived/injured WR Quentin Skinner Via @nyjets on X

What happened: The New York Jets announced they signed wide receiver Jalen Walthall and waived Quentin Skinner with an injury designation. Walthall is a rookie out of Incarnate Word who had been waived elsewhere before landing with New York, per reports. The move reshuffles the bottom of the Jets' receiver depth chart.

Why it matters: Skinner's injury designation thins an already shorthanded receiver rotation, a concern echoed in replies to the team's announcement noting how few healthy bodies remain. Depth at the position carries added weight as the Jets shape their roster heading into the 2026 season.

What to watch: Watch whether Walthall sticks through roster cutdowns and how Skinner's injury designation ultimately resolves.

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