Jay Tufele (DT) — NFL transaction history: 7 moves

Jay Tufele

7 moves · Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Detroit Lions

DT · #78 · 27 yrs · 6-3, 305 lb · USC5 yrs experience · 2021 rd 4, pick 106

Jay Tufele, a 4th-round pick in 2021 (No. 106 overall), has played for four clubs since 2021, the last of them the Lions (April–July 2026) — placed on injured reserve twice and claimed off waivers once along the way; most recently released as a vested veteran by the Lions on July 28, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Tue, Jul 28, 2026Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contractsLions → free agent
Wed, Apr 29, 2026Free Agent SigningLions
Fri, Dec 26, 2025Reserve/InjuredJets
Mon, Mar 17, 2025Unrestricted Free Agent SigningBengals → Jets
Wed, Aug 31, 2022Assigned via WaiversJaguars → Bengals
Tue, Aug 30, 2022Waived, No RecallJaguars
Fri, Oct 29, 2021Reserve/InjuredJaguars