On August 25, the New York Jets cut kicker Cade York, which meant veteran Jason Sanders had won the job going into the regular season.
On Monday, the Jets then released Sanders just hours after claiming Indianapolis Colts kicker Blake Grupe on waivers.
After claiming Blake Grupe, the Jets have released kicker Jason Sanders.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2026
After the Jets claimed Grupe, head coach Aaron Glenn said that there would be a “competition,” but now Sanders has been released in a quick change.
Aaron Glenn said Jason Sanders is still on the roster and referred to it as a “competition” with Blake Grupe. Though said the roster situation is fluid.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) August 31, 2026
Sanders had spent his entire NFL career with the Miami Dolphins, which included going 37-of-41 on field goals in 2024.
Sanders then missed the entire 2025 season with a hip injury. He signed with the New York Giants in the offseason before being released.
Sanders missed an extra point and a field goal in the Jets’ 23-6 loss to the New York Giants in the final preseason game.
Grupe spent the 2025 season between the New Orleans Saints and the Colts, and he went 11-for-11 with Indianapolis with a perfect 10-for-10 clip on extra points.
The Jets also named rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik as the backup to Geno Smith earlier in the day, so it’s been a busy day for the team.
Shortly after initially releasing Sanders, the Jets announced that he was added to the practice squad, so there could be a competition brewing still.
