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Free agent RB Elijah Mitchell attended as well. Herbert appeared in three games with the Jets last year, rushing 16 times for 52 yards and earned three targets. Mitchell logged zero touches and earned one target, playing for the Patriots. The Eagles already have five running backs on the roster, so both players face uphill battles to snag a roster spot.

Herbert was released by the Colts in March and then later signed with the Jets in October. He was firmly behind Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis during the season, but was called upon today with both of them ruled out for the final week of the season. Herbert finishes the season with 16 carries for 52 yards and only three targets in the passing game. A free agent in 2026, Herbert will continue to bounce around the league looking for an opportunistic depth chart opening.

When asked if Hall will play, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said, “we’ll see.” Glenn has played coy with most start-sit decisions in the Jets’ 3-13 season. No reason to stop now. Hall logged just two limited sessions to close the week. He is scheduled to enter free agency at the end of the season. Preserving his health for free agency could be the smart move. He may wish to put his stamp on the season with a strong showing, though. It would be difficult to project his playing time if he is active. Treat him as a volatile RB2 if he suits up. His backup, RB Isaiah Davis (concussion), has been ruled out, leaving Kene Nwangwu (quad) and Khalil Herbert behind Hall.

It’s looking unlikely that Davis will be cleared for Week 18 given the lack of practice — it suggests he’s still in the beginning stages of the protocol. If he rests, Khalil Herbert will likely see backup reps behind Breece Hall against the Bills on Sunday.

Starting RB Breece Hall (knee) was also sidelined by a knee injury, though he told reporters post-game that his knee is fine. Whether he can play on Sunday remains to be seen. Jets RB Kene Nwangwu (quad) is listed as the next man up, with RB Khalil Herbert seated behind him on the depth chart. Nwangwu is practicing fully.

Hall told reporters that his knee was fine post-game. Hopefully, this is just a maintenance day, but his practice participation is worth following. His backup, RB Isaiah Davis (concussion), was also sidelined on Wednesday. The Jets list RBs Kene Nwangwu (quad) and Khalil Herbert in the Nos. 3 and 4 spots, respectively. Nwangwu is practicing fully.

The decision to scratch Johnson comes as a bit of a surprise. Johnson has played in all nine games this season for the Jets, but a humble 10-187-1 line on 16 targets is more than replacement-level play. Veteran Allen Lazard will be active for the first time since Week 8.

It’s an intriguing situation. The crafty route runner and problematically error-prone player has a chance to carve out a starting role on his new team. Jets No. 1 WR Garrett Wilson (knee) was placed on injured reserve earlier today. For those needing a wide receiver stash candidate, Mitchell fits the bill, though expectations must be tempered. The Jets declared CB Azareye’h Thomas, RB Khalil Herbert, LB Ja’Markis Weston, EDGE Braiden McGregor and TE Jelani Woods inactive for Week 11 against the Patriots.

Herbert signed with the Colts in the offseason but didn’t make their 53-man roster. He briefly joined the Seahawks’ practice squad before the Jets offered him a spot on their active roster. With Braelon Allen on injured reserve, Herbert will operate as the team’s RB3 going forward.

Herbert worked out for the Commanders after being released by the Colts at roster cuts this offseason, now catching on with the Seahawks. Whether his signing is correlated to the injury to Zach Charbonnet remains to be seen.