Adding depth at safety, the New York Jets signed former Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Lewis Cine to their practice squad on Wednesday, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Cine, drafted 32nd overall in 2022, was waived Tuesday after efforts to trade him were unsuccessful. After clearing waivers, he signed with the Jets with the expectation that he will be elevated to the 53-man roster as soon as he's comfortable with the playbook.
Cine, who suffered a leg fracture in Week 4 of his rookie season, has played only 10 defensive snaps over his first two seasons (one tackle).
In the preseason, he played a team-high 150 snaps, recording 13 tackles and one sack. The Jets' current starters are Tony Adams and Chuck Clark, with Ashtyn Davis and Isaiah Oliver backing them up.