The Jets placed defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson on injured reserve Tuesday, the team announced. They signed defensive lineman Jalyn Holmes to the active roster in a corresponding move.
The team also announced it signed defensive lineman Stephen Jones and running back Jacques Patrick to the practice squad.
Jefferson injured a hip against the Dolphins, playing 11 snaps.
He signed with the Jets in the offseason and totaled 34 tackles, four tackles for loss and a career-high six sacks in 14 games.
Holmes was elevated from the practice squad for each of the past two games -- against the Texans and Dolphins – and took 37 snaps on defense and five on special teams) He spent time on the Vikings, Saints, Giants and Bears before signing with the Jets as a free agent on Aug. 14.
