Jets accidentally lose new starting kicker in boneheaded mistake

[DenverChief]

This is hilarious

If you needed any further evidence that the NY Jets organization has phoned it in on the 2024 season, look no further than the latest dilemma surrounding the team's kicker position.
The Jets have used three different kickers over the last three weeks, but their latest solution for the position, undrafted rookie Spencer Shrader, seemed to look the part in his team debut on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

Shrader was responsible for all six Jets points, connecting on both of his field-goal attempts, including one from 45 yards out. It was only the second kick from longer than 40 yards a Jets kicker had made this season.

The expectation was that Shrader would remain the Jets' kicker moving forward, but that won't be the case. That's not because the Jets decided to move on. Instead, a boneheaded oversight on the part of the front office led to Shrader being signed away by another team before his second game with the Jets.

The Kansas City Chiefs officially signed Shrader off the Jets' practice squad on Thursday following an injury to Harrison Butker. With Butker headed for injured reserve, Shrader will now be the kicker for the undefeated reigning Super Bowl champions for at least the next month.

The Jets elevated Shrader to the active roster ahead of their Week 10 game but failed to sign him to the 53-man roster after the game. The team had an open roster spot too, one they used to claim backup offensive lineman Connor McGovern off waivers.

The Jets reportedly offered Shrader a spot on their 53-man roster after the Chiefs came calling, but by that point, it was too late. The former Notre Dame standout made the relatively easy decision to join the best team in the NFL instead of remaining with the Jets.

Of course, the Jets could have signed their new starting kicker to the 53-man roster after the game, thus preventing other teams from being able to poach him. Given the Jets' struggles to find a reliable kicker this season, one would think that would be a top priority.

https://thejetpress.com/ny-jets-acci...e-01jcpbnqm0cj

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Frazod

That one's retired.

as it should be, Stenerud was another Chief's legend.

[kysirsoze]

Originally Posted by Delano

If that’s true, and the OP article is legit, you have to like what it says about the player. He had a shot to sign with the Jets and play out the string on a contract. With the Chiefs, he’s only guaranteed playing time until Butker returns. The decision was a gamble and this means he’s betting on himself. He’s also looking at KC’s track record of specialist development. Right now, the three best punters and best kicker have played for or are playing with the Chiefs. Hes gambling that he’ll develop and showcase his skills with the champs and that will land him an opportunity far greater than the Jets were offering.

And he gets to get a Superbowl ring and gets to meet Taylor Swift!

[DaFace]

While funny, let's see how he does before laughing too much. His college stats aren't exactly encouraging.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

He played a game without a 53 man roster contract? So what did he get paid for the game? Isn't that, uhh...against the rules?

Was wondering the same.. this story doesn’t make much sense based on my limited understanding of practice squad elevation..