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Jets Sign Nick Folk to Compete for Training Camp Kicking Job

The franchise’s second-leading scorer returns at 40 to challenge rookie Harrison Mevis following the release of Caden Davis.

The Jets have brought back veteran kicker Nick Folk.
Nov 26, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans place kicker Nick Folk (6) celebrates after making a 53-yard field goal to end the half against the Carolina Panthers at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Jets announced the signing on July 29, with coach Aaron Glenn confirming the agreement.
  • Folk led the NFL in field-goal accuracy in 2023 (96.7%) and 2024 (95.5%) with the Tennessee Titans.
  • Undrafted rookie Caden Davis was waived to clear a roster spot, leaving Mevis and Folk to vie for the kicking role.
  • During his first Jets stint (2010–16), Folk converted 82.2% of field goals and scored 729 points, ranking second in franchise history.
  • The move adds a proven veteran presence to stabilize a special teams unit that struggled with inexperienced kickers in camp.