Jets Release Kicker Greg Zuerlein, Niners Extend QB Brock Purdy
- In May 2025, the New York Jets parted ways with veteran kicker Greg Zuerlein, who had been with the team for three years.
- Zuerlein struggled with a knee injury and inconsistency during the 2024 season, including multiple stints on injured reserve.
- Zuerlein made only nine of 15 field-goal attempts in 2024, resulting in a career-low 60% conversion rate despite earlier franchise records.
- Jets coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey have pursued a youth movement, cutting Zuerlein to make room for rookie defensive end Michael Fletcher.
- The Jets now carry two younger kickers, Anders Carlson and rookie Caden Davis, and expect a kicking competition during training camp.
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NFL: Jets release kicker Greg Zuerlein, the latest veteran to depart in the team’s youth movement
The New York Jets released kicker Greg Zuerlein on Friday, an expected move as the team continues to get younger on its revamped roster. The 37-year-old Zuerlein spent the past three seasons with the Jets, but his spot appeared tenuous. New general manager Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn have made a concerted effort to add youth to the team. Zuerlein’s release came three days after the Jets cut 39-year-old punter Thomas Morstead. New York ha…


Jets Release K Greg Zuerlein After Difficult 2024 Season
The New York Jets released veteran kicker Greg Zuerlein and signed defensive end Michael Fletcher on Friday.

Jets release kicker Greg Zuerlein, the latest veteran to depart in the team's youth movement
The New York Jets released kicker Greg Zuerlein on Friday, an expected move as the team continues to get younger on its revamped roster. The 37-year-old Zuerlein spent the past three seasons with the Jets, but his spot appeared tenuous.
Jets release kicker Greg Zuerlein, latest veteran to depart in team's youth movement
The New York Jets released kicker Greg Zuerlein in an expected move as the team continues to get younger. The 37-year-old Zuerlein spent the past three seasons with the Jets, but his spot on the roster appeared tenuous. Zuerlein’s release…
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