Punter isn’t exempt from the Jets youth motion.
The workforce 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 follow subject at Tulane, after he acquired the decision from the Jets whereas coaching. “Dissatisfied to be shifting on and disillusioned the way it went down, but it surely’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 skill to pin opponents in opposition to 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 Submit’s predraft place rankings compiled with enter from NFL personnel.
Kroeger will compete in opposition to Austin McNamara, 24, who signed with the workforce in March however has by no means punted in a sport. He was undrafted in 2024 and minimize 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 incessantly final season, however nonetheless averaged 47.2 yards per try.
It’s the tip of Morstead’s second tour with the Jets. The primary was in 2021, when he prolonged his profession and the Jets had been the one workforce 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 wished to say thanks to all of the followers, all of the coaches that I’ve labored with over the previous few years,” Morstead mentioned. “It’s been superior. I actually respect all people that’s been part of the journey.”
