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Wayne Native Chris Pantale Suits Up at Monday Night's Jets vs. Dolphins Game
The tight end had spent the entire season on the Jets practice squad until it was announced he took Antwan Barnes' spot on the roster.
Wayne native Chris Pantale, who spent the entire season on the Jets’ practice squad, suited up at Monday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins.
The change came on Monday morning when the Jets announced the release of Antwan Barnes, a backup outside linebacker, and that tight end Pantale had taken his spot, NJ.com reported.
Pantale’s lone touch of the football came on special teams, as he fielded a short kick and returned it for 24 yards, giving the Jets excellent field position early in the fourth quarter.
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But despite the team’s collaborative effort, the Jets did not pull though and Miami walked away with a 16-13 victory.
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