The Jets added some depth at running back this morning. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports (via Twitter) that the team has promoted running back De’Angelo Henderson from the practice squad.
The Jets were in need of a healthy running back after having placed Bilal Powell on the injured reserve earlier this week. Following that move, the team only had two running backs on their active roster in Isaiah Crowell and Trenton Cannon. While Elijah McGuire is designated to return from the injured reserve at some point, New York needed some reinforcement for the time being.
Henderson is certainly an intriguing option for the Jets. The running back had a standout collegiate career at Coastal Carolina University, rushing for a touchdown in 35 consecutive games (an NCCA Division I record). He ended up being selected by the Broncos in the sixth round of the 2017 draft, and he proceeded to play in five games as a rookie. He finished the campaign with 13 rushing yards on seven carries, and he added a pair of receptions for 36 yards and one touchdown. The 25-year-old also had a pair of tackles and two kick returns for 59 yards.
With the Broncos rolling with a pair of rookies in Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman, Denver released Henderson back in early September. He subsequently signed with the Jets practice squad, where he’s spent the entire season.