Jets sign K Jason Sanders to their practice squad
The Jets kept the kicking battle open after claiming Blake Grupe, with Aaron Glenn saying the team will evaluate the job for Week 1.
- On Monday, the New York Jets claimed kicker Blake Grupe off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts and released veteran kicker Jason Sanders hours later. The moves mark a dramatic shift in the team's kicking competition.
- Head coach Aaron Glenn initially referred to the situation as a "competition" between the two kickers. Sanders missed an extra point and a field goal in the Jets' 23-6 preseason loss to the New York Giants.
- During his final 2025 stint with the Colts, Grupe maintained a 100% field goal conversion rate, hitting 11-for-11 field goals and 10-for-10 on extra points. He spent his first years with the New Orleans Saints.
- Sanders re-signed to the Jets' practice squad, which also added 15 other players to its roster. Rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik was named backup to Geno Smith earlier Monday.
- With the roster situation remaining fluid, head coach Aaron Glenn stated the team will continue to evaluate who handles kicking duties in Week 1. The Jets maintain flexibility as the regular season approaches.
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Jets cut veteran kicker days after he won the starting job
On August 25, the New York Jets cut kicker Cade York, which meant veteran Jason Sanders had won the job going into the regular season. On Monday, the Jets then released Sanders just hours after claiming Indianapolis Colts kicker Blake Grupe on waivers. After claiming Blake Grupe, the Jets have released kicker Jason Sanders. — … The post Jets cut veteran kicker days after he won the starting job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jets patch up at least one glaring hole
The Jets had two kickers in training camp, but they really had no kickers. They hope that is no longer the case. Gang Green claimed Blake Grupe off waivers from the Colts on Monday. The move comes after Jason Sanders and Cade York underwhelmed all preseason. Sanders technically won the competition when York was cut … Continued FOR FULL STORY ON STANDARD WEBSITE: Jets patch up at least one glaring hole
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