Jets Sign Jason Sanders, Waive Blake Grupe, Addressing Kicker Questions

The New York Jets have resolved their kicking situation by signing Jason Sanders to the active 53-man roster and waiving Blake Grupe. This move comes after Sanders was elevated from the practice squad for the first three weeks of the season.

Sanders has connected on 5 of his 6 field goal attempts this season, with his lone miss being a 54-yard attempt in the season opener. Under NFL rules, a player can be elevated from the practice squad a maximum of three times per season before requiring a permanent roster spot or being placed on waivers. Sanders' elevation for Sunday's game against Detroit was his third, necessitating this roster decision.

Sanders initially did not make the Jets' 53-man roster after a challenging preseason, leading the team to sign Grupe the week before the season began. However, Sanders was selected to play in the opener and has retained the kicking duties since.

In other roster changes, the Jets waived cornerback Jordan Clark, who could potentially return to the practice squad if he clears waivers. The team also added offensive linemen Nick Dawkins and Jimmy Morrissey to the practice squad. Both players can play guard and center.

These offensive line moves were prompted by an injury to starting left guard Dylan Parham, who suffered a left knee injury during Sunday's game against the Lions. Jordan Meredith replaced Parham in the game and was involved in a play where quarterback Geno Smith was sacked and fumbled, a crucial turnover in the game's final moments.