In a surprising move just days after their rookie minicamp, the Jets have parted ways with veteran punter Thomas Morstead. To fill his roster spot, the Jets signed Kai Kroger.
An experienced player who solidified the punter position since his arrival two seasons ago, Morstead departs in favor of Kai Kroger and Austin McNamara. Neither has ever punted in an NFL game.
So bad was the Jets offense two seasons ago, that there was talk among fans that Morstead may have been the team’s MVP. That season he punted the ball 99 times for 4,831 yards along with a career high 36 punts inside the twenty yard line.