Responsible for one of the busier trade days at one position in recent NFL history, the Jets have followed up their defensive tackle acquisitions with a notable cut. Phidarian Mathis is off the roster, ESPN.com’s Rich Cimini tweets. The team traded for Jowon Briggs ( from the Browns) and Harrison Phillips ( from the Vikings) on Wednesday.

The New York Jets placed defensive lineman Rashad Weaver on season-ending injured reserve and released defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis on Thursday, when their acquisition of nose tackle Harrison Phillips became official.

CINCINNATI — A former Bearcat in the NFL just got traded. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Jowon Briggs is headed to the New York Jets along with a 2026 seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth in next year's draft.

Linebacker Nathaniel Watson is officially out for the season as the Browns place him on IR among a series of roster moves.

The New York Jets made two trades that will both help them match up significantly better against two specific AFC East teams.

The NFL regular season is fast approaching. Teams are making their final roster moves ahead of 53-man cutdowns next Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns traded defensive tackle Jowon Briggs to the New York Jets along with a late-round pick swap.