The New York Jets make a surprise change to their kicker rotation for Week 1, naming Jason Sanders as their kicker for Sunday’s season opener against the Tennessee Titans. Jets coach Aaron Glenn announces the decision, indicating Sanders will handle kicking duties rather than Blake Grupe.
The move comes as part of an ongoing “kicker carousel” for the Jets heading into the opener. Yahoo Sports notes that Grupe is currently on the active roster and was claimed off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 31. The reports frame the selection of Sanders as a shift from the expectation that Grupe might kick in Week 1.
While the outlets agree on the Week 1 starter and Glenn’s announcement, the emphasis differs: one outlet highlights the surprise aspect of the decision, while another focuses on the broader turnover among kicking options leading up to kickoff.
