The New York Jets did not have the 2023-24 season they hoped for; however, the team is doing all it can to improve its roster during the NFL free agency period. Moreover, the Jets are retaining veteran punter Thomas Morstead after his career year.
Ari Meirov reports that a two-year, $5 million contract has been agreed to between New York and Morstead. The 38-year-old wants to keep improving New York’s special teams squad.
After being chosen by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft, Morstead began his playing career with the organization. He developed his skills for 12 seasons in New Orleans, where he was recognized for one Pro Bowl in 2012.
After then, the seasoned punter played for the Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and Miami Dolphins before making his way back to New York in 2023. The 23–24 season was one of Morstead’s finest ever.
He led the league in punt returns with 99, 36 of which were inside the 20-yard line, good for second place in the NFL. He also had a punt average of 48.8 yards and a longest of 62 yards.
Moorstead supports the Jets’ winning strategies
It doesn’t seem good at first that a punter would lead the league in kicks. It suggests that the offense struggles to convert third downs for the club. On the other hand, Morstead makes deep, accurate punts that give New York’s defense favorable field position.
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In summary. Ahead of the Jets’ vengeance season, Morstead is a wonderful addition to the team.
AD New York had a 7-10 record at the end of 2023–24 and missed the NFL Playoffs. Aaron Rodgers suffered a severe Achilles injury early in the game, which cost the squad his services. However, Rodgers has had a remarkable recovery and is expected to play again in 2024–2025.
For the first time since 2010, Rodgers, Morstead, and the other exciting weapons in New York try to help the squad reach the postseason. Seeing how the organization manages the remaining free agency period in the NFL in 2024 will be interesting.
