The preseason did not end the way the New York Jets would have preferred, with a 23-6 loss to the New York Giants last Friday night, but all eyes are now set on the Week 1 opener against former head coach Robert Saleh's Tennessee Titans.
The New York Jets' kicking situation feels like the old children's song "The Wheels on the Bus." Round and round we go. Through the last four months, the Jets have tried out five different kickers and have seen many released after struggles on the practice field.
We’re in that magic time of year before an NFL regular season game has been played. Everyone is in good shape, ready to play physically, looking to make an impact, and fired up about their chances in the division and beyond.
In case you were wondering just how comfortable the Jets are with new kicker Blake Grupe, they let us know by working out more kickers today. The headliner in the group being five-time All-Pro Justin Tucker.
At the NFL, a promising player can quickly become an afterthought when production fails to match the hype, while one strong opportunity can completely flip the story.
The New York Jets have dealt with struggles at Kicker in the 2026 preseason, and don’t seem to be close to a full-on solution for 2026 at that position.
The New York Jets officially hosted K Michael Badgley, LS Garrison Grimes, K Joshua Karty, and K Justin Tucker for workouts on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. New York also brought in OT Brant Banks for a visit.
Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was one of three kickers to work out Wednesday for the New York Jets, multiple media outlets reported. Also at the workout were Michael Badgley and Joshua Karty.
The dust has settled across the NFL, as 32 teams have not only trimmed their roster to 53 players, but also have signed the standard 16 to the practice squad.
In shocking fashion, the New York Jets have just completed a workout with former Baltimore Raven and one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, Justin Tucker.
There are still players on the market that might interest the 2026 edition of the New York Jets, even if their 53-man roster is set. Teams always scour the waiver wires and keep in touch with free agents that may help out in a pinch.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
The New York Jets are hoping a Biblical prophecy applies to them. “A little child shall lead them” is from Isaiah 11:6 in the Old Testament. In the Jets case, the team is hoping a draft crop of youngsters that includes three No.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the players who may make a difference on any given NFL Sunday – or not. We’re talking about the 2026 New York Jets practice squad, as they are officially known, although sometimes called a taxi squad.
Geno Smith is getting ready for his first season back with the New York Jets. He will be the Jets’ seventh Week 1 starter over the past decade, and he’s looking to switch the narrative of his career in New York after a rocky first stint.
After a disappointing conclusion to the preseason, it is clear the Jets are still a work in progress despite the gains they appear to have made over the offseason.
The New York Jets have had five players who were named Defensive Rookie of the Year. David Bailey is looking to add his name to the list. Bailey is hoping to join Erik McMillan in 1988, Hugh Douglas in 1995, Jonathan Vilma in 2004, Sheldon Richardson in 2013, and Sauce Gardner in 2002.
Aaron Glenn took on a remarkably difficult assignment when he became the New York Jets head coach after concluding a successful run as the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions at the conclusion of the 2024 season.
The New York Jets announced they signed OL Kohl Levao to the practice squad and released WR Cam Camper in a corresponding move. New York’s practice squad
The New York Jets announced they have re-signed QB Bailey Zappe to the practice squad. Zappe, 27, was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 draft by the Patriots out of Western Kentucky.
The Jets included Bailey Zappe in their Sunday roster cuts. Brady Cook was waived, and on Monday the Dolphins put in a claim in his case. Geno Smith remains in place as New York’s starter for 2026, with Cade Klubnik the only other passer currently on the active roster.
The New York Jets have made a somewhat unexpected decision regarding the status of their backup quarterback. Jets coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Monday that rookie Cade Klubnik will back up Geno Smith this season.
NFL teams had to reduce their rosters to 53 by the 6 p.m. ET deadline on Sunday. The Jets released or waived 32 players and sent six to IR or PUP, leaving them with one available roster spot.
NFL teams trimmed their roster from 90 to 53 players before the deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday. As usual, it was one of the most emotionally taxing weekends in the league.
A recent bombshell report claimed that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is already "doing his homework on" former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and could look to hire Tomlin in the event that Johnson fires current head coach Aaron Glenn either during or after the 2026 season.