Jets Add Cam Camper, Release Injured Receiver Gee Scott Jr.
The New York Jets have made another change to their wide receiver group, signing Cam Camper while waiving Gee Scott Jr. with an injury designation.
The move comes just days after head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that Scott and fellow receiver Jalen Walthall had suffered injuries during practice. Both players have since been released with injury designations, suggesting either their recoveries were expected to take significant time or the Jets opted to move forward with healthier options as training camp continues.
Scott joined the Jets in June after previous stints on the practice squads of the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders. A former Ohio State tight end, he appeared in 48 collegiate games from 2020 to 2024, recording 47 receptions for 393 yards and four touchdowns before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent.
Cam Camper Gets Another NFL Opportunity
Camper, who will turn 25 before the start of the 2026 season, originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025. He remained with Jacksonville through training camp before being released during final roster cuts.
The 6-foot-3 receiver most recently played in the UFL with the Orlando Storm, coached by former Jets tight end Anthony Becht. During his time there, Camper caught 25 passes for 366 yards and three touchdowns, with 17 of those receptions resulting in first downs.
Before transferring to Boise State for his final college season, Camper spent two years at Indiana, where he was teammates with current Jets rookie receiver Omar Cooper. Across his college career at Indiana and Boise State, he totaled 121 catches for 1,757 yards and 17 touchdowns after beginning his collegiate journey at Trinity Valley Community College.
Strong Reviews from the UFL
According to UFL Newsroom insider James Larsen, Camper impressed with his combination of size, athleticism, and ability to find open space in zone coverage, particularly on third downs. Larsen highlighted the fact that 17 of Camper’s 25 catches moved the chains, underscoring his reliability in key situations.
Larsen also noted that Camper worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers before ultimately signing with the Jets and described him as a player with significant untapped potential.
Although earning a place on New York’s 53-man roster will be a difficult challenge, Camper now has the opportunity to impress during training camp. At the very least, a strong preseason could help him secure a spot on the practice squad, and like many under-the-radar players before him, he could emerge as one of camp’s biggest surprises.
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