Austin Seferian-Jenkins to Jets: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

Austin Seferian-Jenkins joined the New York Jets on Sept. 26. The team claimed the tight end off waivers after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released him.

Although the Jets could benefit from Seferian-Jenkins' skill set at the tight end position, ESPN.com's Rich Cimini reported that he will be inactive against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4.

Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network first reported the Jets' decision to claim Seferian-Jenkins. 

Seferian-Jenkins struggled to reach expectations across two-plus seasons with the Bucs after the team selected him in the second round of the 2014 draft. He caught just 45 passes for 603 yards and seven touchdowns in 18 games with the organization.

He flashed his playmaking ability in this year's season opener by reeling in a 30-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jameis Winston. It was his only catch of the afternoon, however, which showcased his lack of consistency since making the jump to the NFL.

Although Tampa Bay gave him several opportunities to reach his intriguing upside within a budding offense, an off-field incident sparked his release.

Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reported Seferian-Jenkins was arrested and charged with driving under the influence on Sept. 23 after getting pulled over shortly before 4 a.m. ET. Laine noted the situation could lead to a two-game NFL suspension.

It marked the tight end's second DUI arrest.

The first came during his time in college at Washington in March 2013. He pleaded guilty and spent one day in jail, with the rest of the sentence suspended. He talked about his time in jail with Linda Thomas of MyNorthwest.com.

"You're really in a box, and you're really just sitting there. There's no clock. There's no time," Seferian-Jenkins said. "You're in your thoughts, and you're thinking about why you're here and what do I have to do to never be here again. It's really crazy."

In June, he was kicked off the field during organized team activities.

"He didn't know what he was doing," head coach Dirk Koetter later explained, per Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times.

Seferian-Jenkins will get a fresh start with the Jets. He was blessed with ideal size (6'5") and athleticism for the position, but that hasn't translated into much on-field success. Perhaps the latest incident will serve as the wake-up call he needed to turn things around.

Seferian-Jenkins joins Kellen Davis and Brandon Bostick on the depth chart and will have a chance to emerge as the top target at the position.

While there's little doubt Seferian-Jenkins still possesses untapped potential, expectations should be kept within reason as he makes the transition to the Jets offense.