Jets claim 6-6 wide receiver

The New York Jets have claimed WR Mario Urrutia off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Urrutia (WR/6-6/232/Louisville/Fern Creek, KY) entered the NFL as a seventh-round selection (246th overall) by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was waived Aug. 30 and signed to the practice squad on Aug. 31 where he spent the entire season. During his college career at Louisville, Urrutia tallied 130 receptions for 2,271 yards and 16 touchdowns.