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The New York Jets have placed kicker Greg Zuerlein on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, opting not to cut him despite his struggles this season. In his absence, the Jets have signed kickers Riley Patterson and Spencer Shrader to the practice squad ahead of their game against the Houston Texans. Zuerlein's performance has significantly declined, contributing to the Jets' disappointing 2-6 record this season.
- Greg Zuerlein has been placed on IR due to a left knee injury.
- Riley Patterson and Spencer Shrader will compete for the kicking job against the Texans.
- Zuerlein's performance has drastically declined, with a career-low 60% success rate on field goals.
Greg Zuerlein | K
Injury
Week 8
9 FGs
6 FGs missed
- Zuerlein has missed key field goals contributing to the Jets' losses this season.
- He has a career-low 60% success rate on field goals, going 9-for-15.
- In the fourth quarter, he is 2-for-5, with struggles in close games.
Riley Patterson | K
Pickup
- Patterson has experience with an 88% success rate on field goals.
- He has kicked for multiple NFL teams, including the Lions and Jaguars.
Spencer Shrader | K
Pickup
- Shrader has limited experience, having kicked in only one game this season.
- He was successful on all extra points but did not attempt any field goals.
New York Jets
- The Jets are struggling with a 2-6 record and have lost five straight games.
- The team is looking to stabilize their kicking situation after Zuerlein's decline.