Category: Jets News and Notes

Jets shake things up at kicker for second-straight week

Jets shake things up at kicker for second-straight week

The New York Jets are going to have a new kicker… again.

The Jets (3-6) visit the Arizona Cardinals (5-4) for a must-win contest in Week 10.

Rookie Spencer Shrader is set to be the man in charge of the kicking duties for the Jets in the important outing, according to interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to New York’s kicker news.

Last week, Shrader and Riley Patterson were signed amid Greg Zuerlein struggling this season. Then Zuerlein ended up on injured reserve anyway and Patterson was named his replacement last week against the Houston Texans.

Now Shrader will get his chance as Patterson was released by the Jets on Friday.

In addition, there’s another new kicker coming to town. Anders Carlson signed to New York’s practice squad.

Carlson joins the Jets after being released by the San Francisco 49ers this week. Carlson was serving as Jake Moody’s replacement and now Moody is healthy.

This season, Carlson connected on all five of his attempts while subbing in.

Carlson was originally a sixth-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2023. He went 27-for-33 on field goals and missed five of his 39 extra points in his first season and then the Packers let him go.

While Patterson hit on all of his extra point attempts (no field goals) last week against the Texans, some point toward his less-than-stellar kickoff skills as a reason why a change has potentially come about.

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Jets’ Garrett Wilson wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week

Jets’ Garrett Wilson wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has been honored by the NFL after his incredible efforts in Week 9.

Wilson played a huge role in his team’s 21-13 win over the Houston Texans in their last outing. His final stat line earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors:

The clear highlight of Wilson’s game was his one-handed touchdown catch for 26 yards which gave his team the win. It is in “Catch of the Year” discussion.

In total, Wilson had nine grabs for 90 yards in the win. Another one of those catches was another one-handed touchdown grab as Wilsons cored twice.

This is the first time Wilson, the 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year, has earned POTW honors in his career.

It is also the first time a Jets player has won itin general since Week 14 of last season when quarterback Zach Wilson took home the honor.

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2024 NFL trade deadline: Jets end up shipping out wide receiver anyway

2024 NFL trade deadline: Jets end up shipping out wide receiver anyway

The New York Jets have decided to end their experiment with wide receiver Mike Williams.

Williams, 30, signed a one-year contract in New York this offseason.

Now he’s a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

It was announced that Williams was traded to the Steel City ahead of the 2024 NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m. Reportedly the Steelers will send a 2025 fifth-round pick to New York in exchange for the 30-year-old wideout:

In recent weeks, Williams has been in a bit of a odd place in New York.

After quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared to call Williams out after the Jets lost 23-20 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 6, the team traded for All-Pro receiver Davante Adams in the ensuing days.

After those two moments, Williams sat out a few practices due to “personal reasons,” but he did eventually return to the Jets… now only to be traded.

With the addition of Adams and the successes wide receiver Allen Lazard has also had this season in New York, Williams became expendable. The only layer of Williams being traded that is surprise revolves around Lazard currently dealing with a chest injury… but evidently that did not stop the Jets from dealing Williams to the Steelers.

Returning from an ACL injury in 2023, Williams never hit his stride with the Jets. In nine games this year with New York, he only had 12 catches for 166.

Jets Wire will continue to provide all your 2024 trade deadline updates.

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Report: NFL teams interested in three Jets players at 2024 NFL trade deadline

Report: NFL teams interested in three Jets players at 2024 NFL trade deadline

(Update: 1:35 p.m.): The Jets have traded wide receiver Mike Williams:

2024 NFL trade deadline: Jets end up shipping out wide receiver anyway

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The New York Jets were already active ahead of the 2024 NFL trade deadline.

With the 4 p.m. cutoff now here on Nov. 5, could another move be on the way? It remains to be seen.

However, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini named three players that could end up moving… but there’s a curveball: These players would only be traded if New York general manager Joe Douglas decides the team will be selling, not buying, at the deadline.

At 3-6 and coming off a win against the Houston Texans, the Jets seem positive about their outlook.

Even so, there were a trio of players in green and white recently named in a report that other teams are calling about to ask if the Jets would considering moving them.

The full list can be found below:

WR Garrett Wilson

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Wilson could be a player that is in the fold for the Jets’ plans now and in the future. What this potentially comes down to is what New York could get in return. After a tough start to 2024, Wilson is one of the players that would hold the most trade value in terms of what the Jets could get in return for him in case New York believes he won’t re-sign this upcoming offseason.

CB DJ Reed

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Reed is having a top-flight season for New York’s defense. Throughout most of the season, he’s been the Jets’ No. 1 cornerback over Sauce Gardner if you’re looking at metrics like Pro Football Focus. However, Reed is playing on an expiring contract and teams around the NFL are likely asking the Jets if they’d like to cash in on him.

WR Davante Adams

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Davante Adams? After just acquiring him? Well, if the Jets really thought their season was over, Adams could fetch back the draft pick New York gave up for him. It seems unlikely the front office and quarterback Aaron Rodgers would give this one a stamp of approval, though…

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NFL flexes Jets-Colts matchup out of ‘Sunday Night Football’ slot

NFL flexes Jets-Colts matchup out of ‘Sunday Night Football’ slot

The New York Jets were slated to have one more prime-time matchup remaining on their 2024 NFL season schedule.

For now, that has changed.

The NFL has started flexing games in and out of prime-time football slots in the latter stages of this year’s schedule. New York’s Week 11 matchup has been moved.

The Jets (3-6) were set to host Indianapolis Colts (4-5) on “Sunday Night Football” at MetLife Stadium. Now they will not.

The league has announced that the Nov. 17 game will now be a 1 p.m. kickoff:

Instead of Jets-Colts, the Cincinnati Bengals (4-5) and Los Angeles Chargers 5-3) do battle in that prime-time football slot.

The reason for the flex likely has to do with the Jets being much further out of the playoff picture than most expected, combined with the Colts recently benching their young starting quarterback in Anthony Richardson.

Jets Wire will continue to provide schedule updates throughout the rest of the 2024 season.

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Jets vs. Texans game day inactives: Is Morgan Moses out?

Jets vs. Texans game day inactives: Is Morgan Moses out?

Game day inactives for the New York Jets and Houston Texans ahead of their Week 9 contest at MetLife Stadium:

Houston Texans (6-2)

  • OL Jarrett Patterson (concussion)
  • RB Dameon Pierce (groin)
  • LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee)
  • S Jimmie Ward (groin)
  • CB Myles Bryant

New York Jets (2-6)

  • S Tony Adams (hamstring)
  • S Ashtyn Davis (concussion)
  • LB CJ Mosley (neck)
  • OL Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle)
  • RB Israel Abanikanda
  • CB Qwan’tez Stiggers
  • OL Carter Warren

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Jets vs. Texans: Final injury reports for both teams

Jets vs. Texans: Final injury reports for both teams

Here are the full injury report for the Houston Texans and New York Jets ahead of their Week 9 matchup at MetLife Stadium:

Houston Texans (6-2)

Out

  • OL Jarrett Patterson (concussion)
  • RB Dameon Pierce (groin)
  • LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee)
  • S Jimmie Ward (groin)

Questionable

  • N/A

Will play

  • CB Kamari Lassiter (shoulder)
  • S Calen Bullock (shoulder)
  • Henry To’oTo’o (concussion)

New York Jets (2-6)

Out

  • S Tony Adams (hamstring)
  • S Ashtyn Davis (concussion)
  • DT Leki Fotu (knee)
  • WR Allen Lazard (chest)
  • LB CJ Mosley (neck)
  • OL Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle)

Questionable

  • LB Chazz Surratt (heel)
  • OL Morgan Moses (knee)
  • TE Kenny Yeboah (abdomen)

Will play

  • Jamien Sherwood (shoulder)
  • CB Michael Carter II (back)
  • OL Jake Hanson (thumb)
  • QB Aaron Rodgers (knee)
  • DL Haason Reddick (neck)
  • DL Quinnen Williams (ankle)
  • DL Will McDonald IV (shoulder)

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Jets sign two kickers to practice squad with Greg Zuerlein struggling

Jets sign two kickers to practice squad with Greg Zuerlein struggling

The New York Jets have finally addressed their kicking problem, and yet, it’s still not clear in terms of where the team will be going from here.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Jets (6-2) have signed not one, but two kickers, ahead of facing the Houston Texans (6-2) in Week 9’s “Thursday Night Football” contest.

But neither has been added to the active roster. New York has signed Riley Patterson and Spencer Shrader to the practice squad following the club’s decision to bring in multiple kickers for tryouts over recent days:

Patterson, 25, has bounced around in his first three NFL seasons. He has played for the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cleveland Browns. Patterson has hit on 59 of his 67 career attempts (88.1 percent).

Shrader, 25, was an undrafted free agent signing of the Indianapolis Colts in April. Shrader only went on to play in Indy’s season opener as he was released once veteran Matt Gay returned to the lineup.

Shrader was three-for-three on extra points in that outing.

At the time of posting, it’s unclear if either of those two new kickers or if Greg Zuerlein will be booting the ball against the Texans. Zuerlein has not been released and is also on the Jets’ injury report this week.

While on the practice squad, Patterson or Shrader could be called up to the active roster to suit up against Houston.

Zuerlein has an NFL high six missed kicks so far this season.

Jets Wire will provide updates as information is made available.

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Texans will be without two stars on offense vs. the Jets

Texans might be without two stars on offense vs. the Jets

(Update: 1:31 p.m.): Diggs has been ruled out of Thursday and for the remainder of the 2024 NFL season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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On paper, the New York Jets have a daunting task ahead of them in Week 9 on a short week against the Houston Texans… all while Gang Green tries to keep any chances of a playoff berth alive.

The Texans (6-2) will head to New York to face the Jets (2-6) on “Thursday Night Football.”

However, a few of their best players most likely will not be doing so. Both are star playmakers on offense in wide receivers Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs.

At the top, Collins (hamstring) is already on injured reserve. He cannot return until Week 10, so he’s confirmed to be out against New York.

Without Collins, Diggs stepped up into the No. 1 receiver role… until he was hurt last weekend against the Indianapolis Colts. Per Texans Wire, Diggs sustained a non-contact knee injury which is never good news.

All things considered, just about everyone expects Diggs to not play against the Jets.

There have been no full updates on the Diggs situation just yet–but the latest can be found via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport in the clip below:

Jets became the first team in NFL history to have such a crushing loss vs. the Pats

Jets became the first team in NFL history to have such a crushing loss vs. the Pats

Now that was some loss by the New York Jets against the New England Patriots in Week 8.

But really, by “some loss” it’s not just a figure of speech. It was actually historically by a few metrics.

The defeat to the Patriots (2-6) in a 25-22 final on Sunday sank the Jets (2-6) into a five-game losing streak. Ouch.

Even more difficult to swallow, with three different areas of the final stats combined, New York’s loss was historic. According to ESPN research, there has been 751 games in NFL history where a team has:

  • Scored 20+ points
  • Did not commit a turnover
  • And, allowed fewer than 250 yards

Of that 751 figure, teams that have accomplished those feats have won 750 of those 751 times.

Oh, boy… you know where this is going.

The 2024 Jets on Sunday against the Patriots are the only team to ever put up such numbers… and lose. What a season.