Marqui

Christian

Christian inked a deal with the Jets earlier in the offseason, but it fell apart and Christian was then suspended for two games. He’ll miss Weeks 1-2. Christian is a special teams maven and reserve safety.

Christian initially inked a deal with the Jets back in March, but it fell through for whatever reason. Maybe this had something to do with it. The No. 3 safety and special teamer continues to hunt for work.

Christian was signed to be the Jets’ No. 3 safety, but the Jets are moving on after delays in negotiations. He’ll look to find a new home as a depth safety and special teamer.

Christian will likely be the Jets’ third safety, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It’s a role he’s operated in for the past few seasons. Christian, 25, will also chip in on special teams.

Christian McCaffrey tried to hurdle Weddle in the second quarter but wound up hitting him with his left knee. The Rams defensive signal-caller was left with a gash on his head and had to be replaced in the lineup by Marqui Christian. It would be a boost to Jared Cook’s fantasy prospects if Weddle can’t get the green light for Sunday’s NFC Championship rematch against New Orleans.

The Cardinals waived him on Tuesday. The fifth-round rookie hasn’t played a snap this season.

The No. 167 overall pick of the draft, Christian had yet to be active this season. Christian is trying to make the NFL leap from small-school Midwestern State, and evidently isn’t ready. He’ll almost certainly be signed to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

He was one of three Cardinals draft picks to sign on Friday. Christian excelled in Division II but it remains to be seen whether his skills will translate to the next level. His best chance to stick may come on special teams.

A small-school safety out of Midwestern State, Christian (5-10,196) was awarded the Cliff Harris Award as the nation’s top small-college defender in 2015. He posted a 4.46 forty with a 35.5-inch vertical and a 10-foot broad jump at his Pro Day. With limited range and coverage skills, Christian could be limited to special teams in the NFL.