With reports coming in from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, we can confirm that the Jets have officially downgraded Greg Zuerlein to out for Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys. As most teams choose not to carry more than one kicker on their roster, this required New York to make an addition to the team.
After a successful workout Friday, Austin Seibert has won the backup kicking job for the Jets, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The move will reportedly be adding Seibert to the practice squad, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. He and linebacker Samuel Eguavoen will be called up from the taxi squad as game-day elevations.
Wilson also reports that practice squad quarterback Tim Boyle will be signed to the active roster to serve as Zach Wilson‘s backup. The vacancy created on the practice squad by Boyle’s promotion will be the one filled by Seibert’s addition. In order to make room on the active roster for Boyle, wide receiver Irvin Charles has been waived.
Zuerlein suffered a groin injury during practice on Thursday, and Robert Saleh acknowledged that the injury isn’t serious, so it sounds like the Jets may just need a one-week replacement at the position, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
Even if Zuerlein is only out short-term, the job is a good opportunity for Seibert to showcase his in-game kicking abilities to other teams in the NFL who may be in need of a kicker down the line.
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