Jets activate George Fant! Why?

The Jets announced they have activated the offensive tackle from injured reserve

he will be eligible to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.

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In a corresponding move, Cedric Ogbuehi has been placed on injured reserve.

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Ogbuehi can return Week 17 against the Seahawks.

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Fant started the first three games at left tackle while Duane Brown was dealing with a shoulder injury.

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After injuring his knee against the Bengals, Fant was placed on injured reserve.

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He’ll return after missing eight games.

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It remains to be seen if it will be Fant or Max Mitchell getting the start at right tackle against the Vikings.

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