With the NFL suspension of wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, the timing is perfect for the Jets to elevate Kenbrell Thompkins from their practice squad to regular roster.
Not only do they need a receiver, but he played for the New England Patriots, and has a good feel for their defense and secondary.
He will certainly help the Jets with their preparation with his insight on the New England playbook, but he could have done that from the practice squad, so that is a moot point.
But now they need him now on the regular roster, and what a perfect time to promote him, as they prepare to go to his old stomping grounds.