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Somebody stop Austin McNamara before it’s too late. Only 24 years old, the New York Jets’ ascending punter is getting much, much too good at his job. If

New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / September 7

Jets say Sunday's first half was their first without a punt since at least 1991

The Jets punted to end their first drive of the second half against the Steelers on Sunday, and that was the first time punter Austin McNamara was able to show off his leg.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 5

NY Jets make sly punter move ahead of Week 1 contest

The New York Jets have to be impressed with free agent punter Austin McNamara. The former undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech was a revelation in the preseason.

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New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 19

Meet the New York Jets’ best player of the 2025 preseason

Many New York Jets players have shined in the preseason thus far. The best among them? That would be Austin McNamara. New York’s 24-year-old punter delivered oohs and aahs from mesmerized onlookers with each and every football he sent careening into the stratosphere over his short but stellar stint with the men in green.

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South Carolina Gamecocks News / Pro Football Rumors / May 13

Jets release P Thomas Morstead

The Jets added a low-profile punter recently, and they are removing their incumbent from the competition. The team is releasing veteran Thomas Morstead, per the New York Post’s Ryan Dunleavy.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 14

Jets Sign P Austin McNamara

The New York Jets announced they signed P Austin McNamara to a contract on Friday. McNamara, 24, originally signed on with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech in May 2024.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 7, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals Make Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Wednesday's Practice

The Bengals signed defensive end Andre Carter and defensive tackle Josh Pryor. Carter is an undrafted rookie out of Indiana University. Pryor is a second-year player that appeared in seven games for the Commanders last season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / August 7, 2024

Bengals sign Andre Carter and Joshua Pryor, cut Austin McNamara and Tre Mosley

The Bengals also placed Cam Sample on IR. The Cincinnati Bengals today announced the following roster moves: Signed defensive end Andre Carter. A 6-foot-5, 270-pound rookie out of Indiana, Carter originally signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent in May.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 2, 2024

Bengals Roster Breakdown: Austin McNamara can become Cincinnati's long-term answer at punter

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / June 7, 2024

Austin McNamara looking to earn a place in Cincinnati

The undrafted free agent will compete with Brad Robbins to be the Bengals punter. As my dad always loved to say, “What goes around comes around.” One year ago at this time, Brad Robbins, a sixth-round selection of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2023 NFL Draft, was making preparations to replace a punting legend in Kevin Huber.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 28, 2024

Bengals undrafted free agent venturing into uncharted territory in OTAs to win roster battle

The more rookies can do, especially the ones who weren't drafted, the better their chances are at making the Week 1 roster. Such is the case for undrafted punter Austin McNamara.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / May 21, 2024

Long-time Bengals assistant was critical in attracting a key undrafted free agent signing

Bringing in a new punter this offseason was a priority for the Cincinnati Bengals. Veteran free agency wasn't the avenue, and neither was the NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / May 5, 2024

Bengals fans give Austin McNamara the best chance of UDFAs to crack 53-man roster

They also polled how Bengals fans thought of the draft, and 89% called the team a winner. SB Nation Reacts put together a few surveys for Cincinnati Bengals fans, and let’s just say they shouldn’t disappoint.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / May 2, 2024

Major Outlet Picks Punter as Best UDFA Fit For Bengals

The Athletic parsed through the NFL undrafted free agent signings from this past week for their favorite fits and Texas Tech punter Austin McNamara took the crown for Cincinnati.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 29, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals land an undrafted free agent who should've been picked in the NFL Draft

A wise man once said that punters are people too. They can also be draft picks, contrary to what the 2024 NFL Draft showed us this past weekend. Only one punter was taken in this year's draft as Iowa's Troy Taylor was selected in the fourth round by the Chicago Bears.

College Football News / Cincy Jungle / April 27, 2024

Austin McNamara, Elijah Collins, and Eric Miller joining Bengals as undrafted free agents

Just because the draft is over doesn’t mean the Bengals aren’t busy filling out their roster with potential difference-makers. The 2024 NFL Draft is over, but the Cincinnati Bengals are still busy as every, scrambling along with the other teams, trying to sign undrafted free agents to help round out their rosters.

College Football News / Hogs Haven / April 19, 2024

Austin McNamara could be Washington’s punter of the future

Hogs Haven takes a look at 2024 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders Austin McNamara, P School: Texas Tech | Conference: BIG 12