The Jets have elevated LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball and QB Adrian Martinez from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Vikings in London.
McCrary-Ball (6-0, 214) was elevated for the last two games and has taken 32 snaps on special teams. The former Indiana Hoosier, who was added to the practice squad in August, signed with the Jets P-squad in August of 2023 before being added to the active roster last January. McCrary-Ball appeared in two games for the Green & White and took 19 special teams snaps. He began his career with the 49ers, signing as an undrafted free agent in 2022, and spent two training camps with San Francisco before joining the Jets midway through the '23 season.
Martinez (6-2, 220) signed with the team in July and threw for 270 yards, 0 touchdowns and 1 interception this preseason while completing 53.2% of his passes before he was cut and re-signed to the P-squad. He played with the Birmingham Stallons in the United Football League (UFL) before joining the Jets, earning MVP honors while passing for 1,749 yards and 15 TDs in addition to leading the league with 528 yards rushing. The Nebraska/Kansas State product, who went undrafted in 2023, initially signed a free agent deal with the Detroit Lions and spent last preseason with them. Martinez (6-2, 220) appeared in 49 college games from 2018-22 and hit on 63.6% of his passes for 9,752 yards with 51 TDs and 31 TDs.
