Justin Tucker among group that works out for Jets as New York evaluates kickers, AP source says
New York Jets explored potential kicker options, with five-time All-Pro Justin Tucker among those who trained Wednesday. Tucker, 36, hasn't kicked since the 2024 season following his release by Baltimore in May 2025. The NFL veteran, regarded as one of the best kickers in league history, set the record for the longest field goal in 2021 but struggled the following year, missing eight field goals and converting at a career-low 73.3% rate.
Garrett Michael Badgley and Joshua Karty also participated in the workouts. Badgley, 31, previously played for Indianapolis and Buffalo, while Karty, 24, began his NFL career with the Rams before moving to Arizona. New York entered the season with questions at the position, having claimed Blake Grupe off waivers from Indianapolis and re-signed Jason Sanders to the practice squad.
The Jets will evaluate additional kickers as they prepare for their season opener against Tennessee on September 13.
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