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New York Jets kicker competition and roster updates
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New York Jets roster and kicker evaluations competition and roster updates
The New York Jets have been engaged in ongoing roster adjustments and a competition to determine their primary kicker. In early August, the team released defensive tackle Patrick Jenkins to claim Junior Tafu and began evaluating a kicker battle between veteran Jason Sanders and rookie Cade York. By early September, the team expanded its search by hosting workouts for several kickers, including Michael Badgley, Joshua Karty, and former All-Pro Justin Tucker. Tucker, who has not played since the 2024 season following a suspension related to allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior, remains a candidate as the team evaluates its options. Currently, the Jets are working with Blake Grupe, who was claimed off waivers, while re-signing Jason Sanders to the practice squad. As the Week 1 opener against the Tennessee Titans approaches, the search for a reliable kicker continues. The instability at the position follows the departure of Nick Folk in free agency and the recent move of Jason Sanders to the practice squad after he missed kicks in the preseason finale against the Giants. Special teams coordinator Chris Banjo stated the organization is looking for ‘confidence and consistency’ as the competition between players like Grupe and Sanders persists. The final decision regarding the starting kicker is expected to be determined through practice squad elevations.
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- 2026-09-11 02:36 UTC New York Jets kicker competition and roster updates
- 2026-09-02 22:03 UTC New York Jets roster and kicker evaluations
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