Dec 26, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets kicker Eddy Pineiro (15) and punter Braden Mann (7) celebrates after a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
NFL insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Jets have let go of kicker Eddy Pineiro, meaning veteran Greg Zeurlein is Gang Green’s kicker for the time being.
Once nicknamed “legatron” for his otherworldly leg strength, Zeurlein’s accuracy hasn’t always been good enough to help him stay on a roster for an extended period of time. Now he gets another shot with the Jets.
Be sure to stop by the Jet Nation fan forums to see what other die-hard fans have to say about Greg Zeurlein winning the kicking competition.