4 things to know about new Jets kicker Alex Kessman

Get to know new Jets kicker Alex Kessman, who was signed to the practice squad Tuesday to challenge the struggling Matt Ammendola.

The Jets brought in a new kicker on Tuesday after Matt Ammendola missed two field goals against the Dolphins, signing Alex Kessman to the practice squad.

Ammendola missed field goal attempts of 40 and 55 yards against Miami, costing New York in a game it lost by just seven points. Ammendola has converted just 68.8% of his kicks this season and his job is no longer fully safe with Kessman’s arrival in the Big Apple.

Here are four things to know about the Jets’ newest kicker.