Jets Release Tre Brown From Injured Reserve
The New York Jets have released cornerback Tre Brown from injured reserve, ending his stint with the team that began in November 2025.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
The New York Jets released Tre Brown from injured reserve, a move reported on X on November 3. Brown, a 29-year-old cornerback, had been placed on injured reserve at the end of August after appearing in five games for the Jets in 2025.
Why it matters
Brown's injury cleared the way for his exit from the Jets, leaving the team with three cornerbacks on its practice squad. The move reflects the roster management decisions facing the club as it works through injuries at the position.
Brown's career line covers 82 combined tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 1 touchdown and 1.0 sack across 49 games, including 14 starts. His 2025 stint with the Jets produced 8 total stops in five appearances, one of them a start, and the team has not disclosed his next destination.
The players
Tre Brown
Tre Brown is a 29-year-old cornerback drafted in the fourth round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2021 who has also played for the Los Angeles Rams.
New York Jets
The New York Jets are an NFL franchise based in the New York City area that competes in the American Football Conference East division.
The details
The Jets released Brown from injured reserve, a status he had held since the end of August. Brown was originally a fourth-round pick, taken 137th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in 2021, and has also played for the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle.
Timeline
2021: Seattle Seahawks drafted Brown 137th overall in the fourth round.
November 2025: Brown initially signed with the Jets.
2025 regular season: Brown appeared in five games for the Jets, including one start.
End of August 2025: The Jets placed Brown on injured reserve.
November 3, 2026: The Jets released Brown from injured reserve.
Roster Context
Brown's release follows the NFL's injured reserve process, which sidelines a player for the rest of a season after an injury and leaves the club to decide whether to keep or cut him. The Jets now carry three cornerbacks on their practice squad as they manage depth at the position.
Brown's exit opens a cornerback spot on the Jets' roster, which matters for anyone tracking depth charts or fantasy projections at the position. Fans who follow the team will see whether the club fills the opening from its three practice squad cornerbacks or through another signing.
The takeaway
Roster moves like Brown's release show how injuries can reshape a team's depth chart within a single season. For readers tracking the Jets, the next signal will be whether the vacated spot is filled from the practice squad or from outside the organization.
Further reading
Follow more Jets roster moves and NFL coverage for context on how teams manage depth at the position.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
