The Jets have signed DB Nik Needham to the practice squad and released K Harrison Mevis.
Needham (6-1, 196) originally signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent out of UTEP in May of 2019. He appeared in 63 games for Miami from 2019-2024 and totaled 200 tackles, 25 pass defenses, 6 INTs, 6 quarterback hits and 3 sacks. Needham spent last season on the Dolphins' practice squad and was elevated to the active roster three times, appearing in two games. Needham was signed by the Browns in April and released in August.
Mevis (5-11, 243) signed with the Jets in June. He most recently played for the UFL's Birmingham Stallions and converted 95.2% of his field-goal attempts during the 2025 season. The Missouri product signed with the Panthers in May 2024 as an undrafted free agent and was waived that August. Mevis appeared in all three preseason games for the Jets this summer and converted 3 FG attempts against the Packers. Mevis was added to the Jets' practice squad on Aug. 27.
