x
New York Jets Release Thomas Morstead
- Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; New York Jets Special Teams Thomas Morstead (6) during a practice session for the match against Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images
The New York Jets released punter Thomas Morstead today. Morstead was going through his second stint with the Jets, with the first stint being in 2021. The move was said to be a continuation of the Jets’ “roster makeover” done by the front office and management. Morstead posted a video on social media saying he was training at Tulane when he found out they were moving on.  Morstead’s being gone is another example of how the Jets’ most recent attempt at revamping their roster was a complete failure. The additions and now subtractions of Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, and Allen Lazard are just three examples of how the plan went wrong. All three are no longer with the team and have underperformed significantly with the team.  Thomas Morstead is on the older side at 39 years old. However, the punter position is one in which teams around the NFL usually don’t focus as much on age as on leg strength and availability. The New York Jets won’t lose a ton by parting ways with Morstead, and there’s a good chance that M

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!