Jets lower fan favourite Thomas Morstead in shock transfer
Punter isn’t exempt from the Jets youth motion.
The group launched 39-year-old Thomas Morstead on Tuesday in favor of signing undrafted rookie Kai Kroeger, who tried out for the Eagles and Texans over the previous two weekends however remained a free agent.
“Had an excellent expertise,” Morstead mentioned in a video posted to Instagram from the apply area at Tulane, after he obtained the decision from the Jets whereas coaching. “Disillusioned to be transferring on and dissatisfied the way it went down, however it’s simply the way in which it goes on this enterprise.”
Morstead stays an efficient punter and have become a fan favourite over the previous two seasons for his capacity to pin opponents towards their finish zone and let the protection go to work.
However new head coach Aaron Glenn and basic supervisor Darren Mougey have been rebuilding the roster round youth. Chris Banjo changed Brant Boyer as particular groups coordinator, too.
Kroeger averaged 44.6 yards per punt at South Carolina and was ranked because the No. 2 punter in The Publish’s predraft place rankings compiled with enter from NFL personnel.
Kroeger will compete towards Austin McNamara, 24, who signed with the group in March however has by no means punted in a sport. He was undrafted in 2024 and lower by the Bengals final August.
Morstead, a Tremendous Bowl champion with the Saints, led the NFL in punts and yardage, and dropped 36-of-99 kicks contained in the 20-yard line in 2023. He wasn’t used as steadily final season, however nonetheless averaged 47.2 yards per try.
It’s the top of Morstead’s second tour with the Jets. The primary was in 2021, when he prolonged his profession and the Jets have been the one group on the time due to his age. 4 years later, Morstead is again on the lookout for work. He was a well-respected voice inside a veteran locker room.
“Simply needed to say thanks to all of the followers, all of the coaches that I’ve labored with over the previous couple of years,” Morstead mentioned. “It’s been superior. I actually admire all people that’s been part of the journey.”
