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Jets Elevate Jason Sanders As Week 1 Kicker

The move gives Sanders a short-term start while the team continues to evaluate his health and preseason form.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Blake Grupe during Jets practice in Florham Park, NJ, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Image 2 shows New York Jets place kicker Jason Sanders kicks a field goal during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Pittsburgh

Overview

  • Coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Friday that Jason Sanders will be elevated from the practice squad to handle kicking duties for Sunday’s season opener in Nashville.
  • Blake Grupe will remain on the Jets’ 53-man roster, keeping the competition open and allowing the team to replace Sanders quickly if he struggles.
  • Sanders missed the entire 2025 season with a hip injury and had an uneven preseason with the Jets, including a missed extra point and a missed field-goal attempt in the finale.
  • The Jets have cycled through multiple kickers since letting Nick Folk leave, and the front office has worked out veterans such as Justin Tucker as they seek long-term stability.
  • Because NFL roster rules let teams elevate practice-squad players quickly, the Jets can change kickers fast after Week 1, but that also leaves a high-pressure task for Sanders and immediate scrutiny from fans and analysts.