Jets cut recently signed WR Jason Hill, sign TE Hayden Smith from practice squad
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The New York Jets have released wide receiver Jason Hill and signed tight end Hayden Smith, a former rugby player, from the practice squad.
Hill was signed three weeks ago to help make up for the loss of Santonio Holmes, out for the season with a foot injury. Hill had two catches for 15 yards and a touchdown in three games with the Jets.
The Australian-born Smith played professional rugby in England for a few years before pursuing an NFL career during this past offseason — despite never having played American football before. Smith was impressive in training camp and among the team's final cuts, but was signed to the practice squad.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Jets needed another tight end Sunday against Miami with Jeff Cumberland out with a dislocated right wrist.