Former New York Jets Tight End C.J. Uzomah Signs With NFC Contender

The New York Jets let tight end C.J. Uzomah hit the open market. He'll join fellow former Jet Bryce Huff with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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As the New York Jets deliberate on the fate of their 10th overall pick, they’ll likely at least consider taking Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers. He would add unique versatility and athleticism to a tight end room that currently projects to give most of its snaps to Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert.

In 2023, tight end C.J. Uzomah also played into New York’s plans at tight end. However, struggles, injuries, and the rise of Ruckert would put an expiration date on his services.

The Jets would cut Uzomah early in the offseason, creating $5 million in cap space and helping the team add flexibility ahead of its flurry of free-agent signings.

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On Thursday, Uzomah founds his new home.

The tight end signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Ian Rapoport.

“FA TE CJ Uzomah, the former Bengals and Jets starter, is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Eagles, per me and Mike Garafolo," he tweeted. "Uzomah, who flew to Philly today and passed his physical, should bolster their passing attack and give the offense an added weapon.”

Uzomah’s Jets tenure ended with an MCL injury. Clearly, Philadelphia feels confident in his now-clean bill of health. He’ll likely slide in behind star tight end Dallas Goedert and alongside Grant Calcaterra and Albert Okwuegbunam.

Of the depth options, Uzomah likely offers the most present value as a blocker, and could see decent playing time if offensive coordinator dabbles in 12 personnel. 

Uzomah saw just eight catches for 58 yards and a score in 2023 after falling out of favor during the offense’s struggles. The year prior, his first with the Jets, he caught 21 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns.

While Uzomah won’t be getting first-team reps, Goedert missed extensive time in each of his first three seasons, and is yet to appear in every game of an Eagles season. It won’t be surprising to see him aiding the tush push in 2024.