{
  "id": 8095248,
  "title": "Jets’ Frank Reich used a 5-tight end look he says no one has seen in the NFL for at least 20 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/jets-frank-reich-used-a-5-tight-end-look-he-says-no-one-has-seen-in-8095248",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T20:17:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/17/jets-frank-reich-used-a-5-tight-end-look-he-says-no-one-has-seen-in-the-nfl-for-at-least-20-years"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, the New York Jets employed an unconventional 5-tight end formation in a game against the Tennessee Titans, a tactic that had apparently not been seen in the NFL in at least 20 years. New York quarterback Geno Smith, a veteran with 14 seasons of NFL experience, confirmed he had never witnessed such a play in his career. Quarterback Geno Smith and his team's five tight ends lined up on one play in the third quarter of the Jets' 23-10 win at Tennessee, including rookie Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods, and Andrew Beck. Beck, who is listed as a fullback, insisted he was a tight end. Coach Aaron Glenn praised the package as a weapon for the team. The five tight ends were an effective unit, assisting in a 7-yard run by Geno Smith and a touchdown run by Breece Hall. Tight ends Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor, as well as wide receiver Jeremy Ruckert, were highly versatile playmakers who contributed to the team's offense.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "New York Jets used 5-tight end formation against Tennessee Titans",
    "Tactic not seen in NFL in at least 20 years",
    "Geno Smith and team scored on unconventional package"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Jets' Frank Reich used a 5-tight end look he says no one has seen in the NFL for at least 20 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/jets-frank-reich-used-a-5-tight-end-look-he-says-no-one-has-seen-in",
        "published": "2026-09-17T20:15:30.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}