Henry waived by Jets

Former Kansas University wide receiver Marcus Henry was waived by the New York Jets on Monday to make room for punter Ben Green.

Henry, a sixth-round pick by the Jets, led the Jayhawks with 1,014 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2007, helping Kansas to its first-ever BCS bowl game victory.

Henry’s release leaves three Kansas players from the 2008 draft class on NFL rosters. Cornerback Aqib Talib, the highest-drafted Jayhawks player in the ’08 draft, recently recorded his first career interception as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while offensive tackle Anthony Collins and tight end Derek Fine are listed on the rosters of the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills, respectively.

OL changes unlikely

Although the Kansas football team’s offensive line has been an area of concern over the course of the team’s first four games, coach Mark Mangino he had no plans to shake things.

“I do not anticipate any personnel changes, but I do not want you to hold me to that 100 percent,” Mangino said. “I want to get out on the practice field, I want to continue to watch our film.”

The Jayhawks currently rank 11th in the Big 12 in rush offense and sometimes have had trouble protecting quarterback Todd Reesing, who has been forced to do a great deal to compensate for the stagnant ground game.

Still, Mangino reiterated his desire to keep the starting offensive line intact, while simultaneously leaving the door open for a change.

“I don’t anticipate it,” he repeated, “but don’t hold my feet to the fire on that.”