Thomas Morstead reveals why he came back to NY Jets

Thomas Morstead, New York Jets, Getty ImagesThe 15th-year punter joined the Cool Your Jets podcast to talk about his free agency process, the nuances of NFL punting, whether punters get trash-talked, and more

On Thursday, the New York Jets waived punter Braden Mann, who served as their primary punter for the past three seasons. The Jets’ new punter in 2023 will be Thomas Morstead, who returns to New York two years after playing seven games as an injury replacement for Mann in 2021.

As he enters his 15th NFL season, Morstead understands how difficult it is for a punter to continue finding work at this stage of his career. He believes the Jets present a perfect situation for a player of his age.

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