New York Jets Move Former BYU Cougar Bronson Kaufusi From Defensive End To Tight End

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU football and current New York Jets player Bronson Kaufusi moved positions from defensive end to tight end.

Jets head coach Adam Gase announced the move to reporters amid the Jets’ training camp in Florham Park, New Jersey.

Kaufusi, who has spent his NFL career on the defensive side of the football, will now be moving to the opposite side of the game to help New York’s offense.

In 2019, the Jets used Kaufusi as a tight end on their scout team.

“He was killing us on scout team last year,” Gase said of the former BYU defensive end.

Adam Gase said Bronson Kaufusi moved from DL to TE and could play both sides of the ball.

"He was killing us on scout team last year."

— Ethan Greenberg (@EGreenbergJets) August 22, 2020

Gase added that Kaufusi could see action for the Jets on both offense and defense in 2020 due to his versatility.

Gase says #Jets have moved Bronson Kaufusi from DL to TE. Says Kaufusi did a great job last season at TE on the scout team. Gase says he gives Jets some versatile and potential two-way player.

— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) August 22, 2020

Last season, the Jets had a 7-9 record and finished in third place in the AFC East.

Kaufusi and the Jets are scheduled to open the 2020 NFL season against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 13 at 11 a.m. (MDT).

Bronson Kaufusi’s Career

Prior to his time in the NFL, the Provo native played football for BYU from 2012-15.

During his time with the Cougars, Kaufusi recorded 167 total tackles, 109 solo tackles, 31.5 sacks, 17 quarterback hits, 2 interceptions, and three fumble recoveries.

Bronson Kaufusi is playing football on the wrong day past few games. Absolutely dominant. Sack #1 w @gregwrubell pic.twitter.com/ertgTVM9Bd

— Dave Noriega (@davenoriega) November 24, 2015

In 2016, the Baltimore Ravens selected Kaufusi during the third round of the NFL Draft.

He missed his entire rookie season after breaking his ankle in training camp. Kaufusi played for the Ravens from 2016-17.

In September 2018, Baltimore waived Kaufusi.

Shortly after getting released by the Ravens, the former Cougar joined the Jets’ practice squad.

Mekhi Becton vs. Bronson Kaufusi. Lembrando que Mekhi já está sendo titular no LT nos treinos. #Jets #NFL #NFLBrasil #TakeFlight
Video by @RichCimini pic.twitter.com/PhypHuubrO

— Jets BR 12 (@jetsbr12) August 17, 2020

Since then, Kaufusi has on and off New York’s roster.