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2023 Jets Country Player Profile: K Greg Zuerlein (9)
The Jets Country player profile series counts up to NFL roster cutdown day. Starting at No. 1 on the team's numerical roster, we will feature one player per day.
Greg Zuerlein is back for an encore with Gang Green.
After performing efficiently on the one-year deal he signed in 2022, "Leg-a-tron" inked another one-year contract this past March. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that Zuerlein's new deal is worth up to $3.5 million.
Originally known for his long-distance kicks, the 35-year old Zuerlein isn't what he used to be but can still split the uprights from 50+ yards. In his first year with the Jets, "Greg the Leg" connected on six attempts over 50 yards highlighted by a franchise-record 60-yarder at Minnesota.
Providing the Jets with a reliable option, Zuerlein went a perfect 15-for-15 on field goal attempts inside of 40 yards. He missed one extra-point attempt and was also effective on kickoffs.
Nearly 84 percent of Zuerlein's kickoffs resulted in touchbacks last season.
During hiss 168-game career, the former sixth-round draft pick has converted 294 career field goals at an 82.1 percent success rate.
Greg Zuerlein, Kicker
Number: 9
Current Status: Starter
How/When Acquired: Free Agent Signing / 2022 (from Cowboys)
2022 Final Stats: 17 GP, 118 points, 81.1 FG pct (30-37), 96.6 PAT pct (28-29), 64.1 KO avg, 47 touchbacks (83.9 pct)
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Veteran Kicker Greg Zuerlein Signs on for Second Season
The Jets apparently liked what they saw from Leg-a-tron last year, locking up the kicker prior to the start of free agency. The 11-year NFL veteran beat out Eddie Pineiro for the starting job during the 2022 NFL Preseason and went on to start all 17 games.
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SI fantasy expert Michael Fabiano slotted Jets' kicker Greg Zuerlein as PK11 in his May 31 NFL position rankings.
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