The New York Jets’ kicking competition is beginning to take shape.
A day after signing veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick, the New York Jets have cut undrafted kicker Will Ferrin, per Brian Costello of The New York Post.
Ferrin, a BYU product, spent three seasons with the Cougars. All of which produced a different result. In 2023, he was unimpressive, missing an extra point and converting just 11 of 14 field-goal attempts (78.6%).
Two seasons ago, in 2024, though, was a breakout year for the Utah native. He hit 24 of his 27 FG attempts (88.9%) while drilling four of his five attempts from beyond 50 yards.
During the 2025 season, however, his production declined. While hitting all 49 of his extra point tries, he missed seven of his 30 field goal attempts (76.7%). From 40-49 yards is where he struggled most, missing five of seven attempts.
Now, the Jets have two kickers rostered: Cade York and Lenny Krieg.
York has appeared in 23 NFL games; however, consistency has been the primary issue for the former fourth-round pick. Since entering the NFL, he’s bounced around, spending time with six different teams.
His career field goal percentage is just 73.3%, and he has missed four kicks from within 40 yards.
Krieg, 23, is a fascinating option. Born in Germany, he entered the NFL through the league’s International Pathway Program.
While he has yet to appear in a regular-season game, he hit all 14 kicks at the NFL’s Scouting Combine last year, along with a 57-yarder in a preseason game with the Atlanta Falcons.
If Krieg or York is struggling over the summer, there is always the option to add a veteran, as the Jets did last year with Nick Folk, who signed with the team in July.
Top veteran options who are currently available include Matt Prater, Daniel Carlson, and Brandon McManus.
While it remains unclear who the Jets’ starting kicker will be to open the 2026 season, it won’t be Ferrin.
