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Could Justin Tucker's NFL comeback happen with the Jets?

FILED SEP 3, 2026TEAMS NYJSTATUS ACTIVE

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Five-time first-team All-Pro + fresh Jets workout + unsettled kicking situation + comeback angle + clear Week 1 deadline

Could Justin Tucker's NFL comeback happen with the Jets? New York is still evaluating its kicking situation, and this week it brought in one of the most accomplished kickers in NFL history. Tucker worked out for the Jets alongside Michael Badgley and Joshua Karty. New York recently claimed Blake Grupe while keeping Jason Sanders on the practice squad. Tucker has not kicked in an NFL game since the 2024 season and served a 10-game suspension last year for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The five-time first-team All-Pro remains unsigned. But the Jets giving him a workout means a return to the NFL is at least back on the table.

Source: Reuters · Sep 3, 2026 · Read original →
Corroborating: Reuters reports Tucker worked out for the Jets alongside two other kickers, while New York continues evaluating its options before Week 1.

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