Jets roster move leaves position battle decided for now
The Jets claimed cornerback Ryan Cooper off of waivers from the Miami Dolphins. The corresponding move is worth noting.
To make room for Cooper, pinter Kai Kroeger was released.
Kroeger was one of two punters on New York's roster. He was competing with Austin McNamara for the starting job on special teams and now McNamara is the presumed starter for the Jets... as he's the team's only punter right now.
McNamara signed with the Jets in March after competing for the Cincinnati Bengals' gig in training camp last year. Kroeger was a rookie undrafted free agent who punted at South Carolina for five seasons (2020-24).
McNamara is known as a punter with a powerful leg, but he will still have to perform in training camp if he hopes to earn the starting job. He went undrafted out of Texas Tech last season and has yet to appear in a regular season game.
Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout training camp.
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