Jason Sanders is officially kicking for the Jets this Sunday when they face the Titans to open the regular season. He’s got the Week 1 nod, but don’t get it twisted: head coach Aaron Glenn made it clear the job is still up for grabs.
It’s a Kickoff, But The Competition’s Just Starting
Glenn confirmed Sanders gets the first game, saying, “Jason will kick this week. He’s had most of the reps.” But the competition with Blake Grupe is far from over. Grupe just signed last week, so he hasn’t had much time to gel with long snapper Thomas Hennessy and holder Austin McNamara. Glenn wants to give Grupe “a solid chance” and “let this thing play out.” Sanders has been with the Jets since June, aiming to come back after missing all of 2025 with a hip injury. He previously kicked for the Dolphins from 2018-2024.
So, for Week 1 against the Titans, Sanders is on the spot. Every kick matters, not just for the game, but for his job security with Grupe lurking.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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