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Jets May Finally Have A Tight End? Sign 4th-Round Pick Herndon To 4-Year Contract

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York Jets have signed tight end Chris Herndon, their fourth-round draft pick, to a four-year contract.

The team announced the signing Monday, the day before organized team activities began.

Quarterback Sam Darnold, the No. 3 overall selection, is the only player among the Jets' six-man draft class who remains unsigned.

Herndon had 86 catches for 1,048 yards and seven touchdowns in four seasons at Miami. He injured a knee late in the season and has been limited this spring with the Jets, who hope he'll be completely healthy when training camp begins in late July.

The 6-foot-4, 253-pound Herndon is one of six tight ends currently on New York's roster, joining Eric Tomlinson, Jordan Leggett, Neal Sterling, Clive Walford and Bucky Hodges.

(© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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