The Jets are determined for a kicker. So determined that Justin Tucker was among the many kickers who labored out for the crew on Wednesday.
Michael Badgley and Josh Karty additionally have been on the Jets’ crew facility, in keeping with Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report.
Last season, the Jets had Nick Folk, who went 28-of-29 on area objectives with a protracted of 58, however the crew selected to let him stroll in free company.
Jason Sanders beat out Cade York for the job however then missed a area aim and an additional level in Friday’s preseason recreation towards the Giants. Sanders is on the follow squad, and so they claimed Blake Grupe off waivers earlier this week.
Tucker, a five-time first-team All-Pro, served a 10-game suspension to start out final season for violating the NFL’s private conduct coverage. After he was reinstated, Tucker had tryouts with the Saints and Colts however was not signed.
Multiple ladies accused Tucker of misconduct throughout massage-therapy periods. He denied the allegations, and he was by no means charged criminally nor sued civilly.
Badgley kicked in seven video games for the Colts and two for the Bills final season and has made 83.2 % of his profession field-goal makes an attempt with a protracted of 59. He has made 94 % of his additional factors.
Karty has made 79.6 % of his field-goal tries with a protracted of 58 yards and is 88.7 % on additional factors in 25 profession video games with the Rams. Los Angeles reduce him after eight video games final season.