Overview
- The Jets claimed kicker Blake Grupe and released Jason Sanders on Aug. 31, but the team has kept evaluating alternatives at the position.
- NFL reporter Ian Rapoport posted on X that free agent Joshua Karty worked out for the Jets on Wednesday, though no signing was announced.
- Karty was a sixth‑round pick who set a Rams rookie scoring mark in 2024 before regressing in 2025 and being replaced by Harrison Mevis.
- The Rams list Harrison Mevis as their entrenched 2026 kicker, which helps explain why Karty is looking for a new role as a backup or emergency option.
- Teams normally carry only one kicker on the 53‑man roster so clubs use workouts and practice‑squad deals to secure short‑term depth and insurance for late‑season needs.