The suspense has come to an end.
New York Jets punter Thomas Morstead shared a curious post on social media with the caption, “March 13 @ 4:01 EST…”
This corresponds to 60 seconds into the new 2024 league year officially beginning.
Rich Cimini of ESPN revealed on X previously Twitter that Morstead “can’t sign [an extension] before the first day of the league year (Wednesday) because of a technicality (he’s currently on a veteran salary cap benefit).”
In other words, it seems that Morstead is prepared to sign a new deal to stay with the Jets as soon as he is allowed to do so.
The Jets are planning to keep their impressive special teams from the 2023 season.
The Jets put all of its eggs in the Aaron Rodgers basket last season. He went down four snaps into the year.
Despite having one of the worst offenses in NFL history, the green and white managed to finish 7-10.
Their decent finish was mainly due to an exceptional defense and special teams unit.
Gang Green has already renewed their contract with placekicker Greg Zuerlein and it appears that they aim to bring back the rest of the team as well.
Rich Cimini of ESPN informed Connor of NY Flight Jets Talk that there’s a “chance” special teams ace Justin Hardee could return. Furthermore, he emphasized that there is a “really good chance” Morstead will re-sign within the next “24 to 48 hours.”
Morstead led the league in punts with 99 last season, marking the highest point of his 15-year career in the NFL. led the NFL This was contrary to his expectation of being on the field less due to Rodgers leading the offense. However, the Jets' lackluster offense led to Morstead being on the field more than ever before. Before the season, Morstead anticipated not being on the field as frequently, assuming a healthy A-Rod would lead a prolific offense and minimize the need for punting.
Instead, the opposite happened, with Morstead being on the field more than ever due to the underperformance of the Jets' offense.
Looking ahead to 2024, Morstead is expected to have a lighter workload.
Rich Cimini of ESPN Gives Plenty of in-House Jets Updates
The Jets are planning to retain several of their own free agents on the open market.
Rich Cimini of ESPN joined NY Flight Jets Talk on Tuesday, March 12 and provided some key updates on several players.
Rich Cimini of ESPN said there's a “really good chance” that veteran defensive tackle
Solomon Thomas will return. He also mentioned that there is a “really good chance” that Ashtyn Davis
will come back, explaining that the safety market is currently saturated. All potential re-signings would help solidify those areas in the team. The Jets aim to have at least three players in both positions. Davis would join
at safety. While Solly would join
Javon Kinlaw Chuck Clark and Tony Adams and Leki Fotu in the interior defensive line room. Thomas Morstead, the punter for the New York Jets, has disclosed the exact time he plans to re-sign with his team during free agency. and Leki Fotu in the interior defensive line room.
