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Blake Grupe: Injured Reserve
Oct 19: Rams head coach Sean McVay announced Monday that Grupe will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn ACL in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
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Blake Grupe: Injured Reserve
Oct 19: Rams head coach Sean McVay announced Monday that Grupe will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn ACL in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Cardinals, Greg Beacham of the Associated Press reports.
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Brandon McManus back in the NFL for season 13. Heads to the #Rams after the injury to Blake Grupe. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: The #Rams are signing veteran kicker Brandon McManus, per me and @MikeGarafolo, the latest in Los Angeles’ kicker saga. He worked out today, along with FA K Matt Prater.
McManus most recently kicked for the #Packers and #Broncos.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 20 ESPN NFL News Sources: Rams signing McManus; 3rd kicker in three weeks
- Oct 20 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams sign another new kicker
- Oct 20 Mike Garafolo (X) Brandon McManus back in the NFL for season 13. Heads to the #Rams after the injury to Blake Grupe. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: The #Rams are signing veteran kicker Brandon McManus, per me and @MikeGarafolo, the latest in Los Angeles’ kicker saga. He worked out today, along with FA K Matt Prater. McManus most recently kicked for the #Packers and #Broncos.
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Rams plan to replace K Blake Grupe in next day or two
In his first, and only, game with the Rams, kicker Blake Grupe suffered a torn ACL while making a tackle during a kick return.
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Blake Grupe tore his ACL, out for season
Davante Adams ruptured his semitendinosus (a muscle in his hamstring), out 6-10 weeks
30 more updatesfrom 17 sources
- Oct 19 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) They have been harvesting body parts from Blake Grupe to allow Mike Evans to continue playing
- Oct 19 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) More on the injury updates on Blake Grupe, Poona Ford, Davante Adams, Kobie Turner and Trent McDuffie that Rams HC Sean McVay provided this afternoon+1
- Oct 19 Rams Team Site Injury Updates: Blake Grupe and Poona Ford sustain season-ending injuries vs. Cardinals; Davante Adams out 6-10 weeks after rupturing hamstring; latest on Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie
- Oct 19 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Garafolo] Rams are working out veteran kickers Brandon McManus and Matt Prater tomorrow, sources say. Over three decades of NFL experience combined between the two as Sean McVay & Co. look for a replacement for the injured Blake Grupe.+1
- Oct 19 Mike Klis (X) Familiar names. · Quoting Mike Garafolo: The #Rams are working out veteran kickers Brandon McManus and Matt Prater tomorrow, sources say. Over three decades of NFL experience combined between the two as Sean McVay & Co. look for a replacement for the injured Blake Grupe.
- Oct 19 Adam Schefter (X) Two former Broncos kickers on the Rams’ workout list: · Quoting Mike Garafolo: The #Rams are working out veteran kickers Brandon McManus and Matt Prater tomorrow, sources say. Over three decades of NFL experience combined between the two as Sean McVay & Co. look for a replacement for the injured Blake Grupe.
- Oct 19 Aaron Wilson (X) #Rams IR Blake Grupe
- Oct 19 CBS Sports NFL Headlines From bad to worse for Rams: Davante Adams to miss 6-10 weeks with ruptured hamstring
- Oct 19 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) McVay indicated Turner likely would be headed to IR, but that the team would use one of their return designations on him (teams have up to eight IR return designations they can use during regular season) · Quoting Stu Jackson: Injury updates from Sean McVay: Poona Ford ruptured his triceps, out for season Kobie Turner sustained a groin strain, expected to miss "handful of weeks" Blake Grupe tore his ACL, out for season Davante Adams ruptured his semitendinosus (a hamstring muscle), out 6-10 weeks
- Oct 19 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) My goodness. · Quoting Stu Jackson: Injury updates from Sean McVay: Poona Ford ruptured his triceps, out for season Kobie Turner sustained a groin strain, expected to miss "handful of weeks" Blake Grupe tore his ACL, out for season Davante Adams ruptured his semitendinosus (a hamstring muscle), out 6-10 weeks
- Oct 19 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Injury updates from Sean McVay: Poona Ford ruptured his triceps, out for season Kobie Turner sustained a groin strain, expected to miss "handful of weeks" Blake Grupe tore his ACL, out for season Davante Adams ruptured his semitendinosus (a hamstring muscle), out 6-10 weeks
- Oct 19 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Blake Grupe tore his ACL, out for season Davante Adams ruptured his semitendinosus (a muscle in his hamstring), out 6-10 weeks+1
- Oct 19 Erik Lambert (X) The Rams were the shining example of going all in back in 2021. It's horribly fitting they're now becoming the exact opposite in 2026. · Quoting Mike Garafolo: Some terrible #Rams injury news from Sean McVay today: WR Davante Adams (hamstring) out 6-10 weeks DT Kobie Turner (groin) headed to IR K Blake Grupe (knee) out for the season
- Oct 19 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Rams kicker Blake Grupe tore his ACL.+3
- Oct 19 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Rams injuries from Week 6: DT Kobie Turner - IR DT Poona Ford - Out for season WR Davante Adams - 6-10 Weeks K Blake Grupe - IR
- Oct 19 Erik Lambert (X) Some terrible #Rams injury news from Sean McVay today: WR Davante Adams (hamstring) out 6-10 weeks DT Kobie Turner (groin) headed to IR K Blake Grupe (knee) out for the season
- Oct 19 Turf Show Times (LAR) Blake Grupe placed on Injured Reserve+4
- Oct 19 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams place new kicker on IR with torn ACL
- Oct 19 Zac Jackson (X) There are some winnable games directly ahead, but the Rams are a mess and the Browns hold their first-round pick in 2027. · Quoting Nate Atkins: The Rams placed Blake Grupe on injured reserve with his knee injury from yesterday. They’ll look for their third kicker of the season here in Week 7.
- Oct 19 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Rams K Blake Grupe (knee) placed on IR.+1
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Blake Grupe: Questionable
Oct 18: Grupe (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Left the game Doubtful Questionable
23 more updatesfrom 12 sources
- Oct 18 Mike Chappell (X) NFL is so cruel. · Quoting Arash Markazi: Rams kicker Blake Grupe is on crutches and his leg is in a brace. He’s saying goodbye to his teammates on the way out of the locker room.
- Oct 18 Turf Show Times (LAR) Kicker wishlist: Rams likely need to replace Blake Grupe+1
- Oct 18 Pro Football Talk Rams K Blake Grupe left SoFi Stadium with crutches and a brace on his leg
- Oct 18 Mike Chappell (X) Grupe is 5-7, 170 (maybe). Impressed with his courage. Question his decision making. · Quoting SM Highlights: Rams New Kicker Blake Grupe Tried To Tackle Somebody On The Kickoff And Ended Up Injuring Himself. The Rams Just Signed This Guy After Cutting Harrison Mevis. Rough Start. 😬
- Oct 18 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams vs. Raiders odds: Opening lines for Week 7 matchup
- Oct 18 ESPN NFL Injury Report Blake Grupe: Questionable+1
- Oct 18 Mike Chappell (X) Rams kicker Blake Grupe is on crutches and his leg is in a brace. He’s saying goodbye to his teammates on the way out of the locker room.
- Oct 18 ESPN NFL News Grupe hurt in opening quarter as Rams' kicking woes continue vs. Cardinals
- Oct 18 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Rams K Blake Grupe (knee) has been downgraded to OUT
- Oct 18 Theo Mackie (X) Absence of Blake Grupe felt there, as the Rams don't even try to get points with 46 seconds left in the half. Also wonder if the Cards might've gone for 4th and 3 if the Rams had a kicker. No advantage to pinning them deep if they're gonna run out the clock anyway.
- Oct 18 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Rams kicker Blake Grupe doubtful to return after suffering knee injury minutes into L.A. debut+1
- Oct 18 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) New Rams K Blake Grupe hurt his knee and is doubtful to return today.+1
- Oct 18 Pro Football Talk Rams K Blake Grupe doubtful to return after making tackle on first kickoff
- Oct 18 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams lose new kicker moments into his L.A. debut
- Oct 18 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Unbelievably, new Rams K Blake Grupe, who just replaced Harrison Mevis, is doubtful to return with a knee injury.
- Oct 18 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) Harrison Missmeyet? · Quoting Nate Atkins: Rams punter Ethan Evans is kicking into the net right now as new kicker Blake Grupe is headed into the locker room after a trip to the injury tent.
- Oct 18 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) And punter Ethan Evans has been practicing his placekicks on the sideline · Quoting Stu Jackson: Rams K Blake Grupe going back to the locker room
- Oct 18 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Rams K Blake Grupe going back to the locker room
- Oct 18 Mike Chappell (X) Rams New Kicker Blake Grupe Tried To Tackle Somebody On The Kickoff And Ended Up Injuring Himself. The Rams Just Signed This Guy After Cutting Harrison Mevis. Rough Start. 😬
- Oct 18 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Blake Grupe's first field goal attempt as a Ram is from 44 yards, and he makes it. Rams 3, Cardinals 0 with 9:41 left in 1Q
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Blake Grupe makes Rams on Sunday
The Los Angeles Rams made a change at kicker when they replaced Harrison Mevis with Blake Grupe, and Grupe gets the chance to rock and roll on Sunday. How much of a leash will Sean McVay give Grupe? How many attempts can we expect to see in his first game with the Rams? It’s all […]
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Blake Grupe: 'Everything that's happened in my career has led me to where I'm at right here today with this team'
Kicker Blake Grupe talks about the new opportunity ahead of him with the Rams.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 15 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Kicker Blake Grupe talks about his new opportunity with the Rams
- Oct 15 Rams Team Site Blake Grupe: 'Everything that's happened in my career has led me to where I'm at right here today with this team'
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Rams make roster moves, try to figure out special teams
The Los Angeles Rams added Blake Grupe as their new kicker (for now), and they’ve added some other players including cornerback Damarion Williams. Williams could be a signing to help while Jaylen Watson deals with his injuries, but Williams could also be someone to bolster L.A.‘s special teams. Sean McVay said all options were on […]
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 15 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams make 2 practice squad moves to address special teams
- Oct 15 Rich Cimini (X) Jets STC Chris Banjo on losing PK Blake Grupe to the Rams: “I think the Rams need to pay Coach O’Dea for getting our guys over there.” ASTC Kevin O’Dea recommended Grupe and, previously, Harrison Mevis, another ex-Jets kicker who went to the Rams (and was cut in favor of Grupe). #Jets
- Oct 15 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams make roster moves, try to figure out special teams
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Rams officially have signed kicker Blake Grupe from the New York Jets practice squad and officially released kicker Harrison Mevis.
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 14 Aaron Wilson (X) #Rams signed Blake Grupe, waived Harrison Mevis, signed Garrett Nelson to practice squad, Damarion Williams, released Jamie Sheriff from practice squad
- Oct 14 Turf Show Times (LAR) 2 kickers among potential trade targets for Rams
- Oct 14 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Rams officially have signed kicker Blake Grupe from the New York Jets practice squad and officially released kicker Harrison Mevis.+1
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New Orleans Saints News: Saints get a bounce back performance from one of their defensive lineman
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news. Saints vs. Vikings Game MVP A nice game from the pass rusher. Former Saints kicker Blake Grupe lands with Super Bowl contender Will this former Saints help bring wins to LA? QB Report Cards for 2026 NFL Week 5 As you can guess, it’s […]
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Sean McVay confirms the Rams made a change at kicker, moving on from Harrison Mevis and signing Blake Grupe.
"Ultimately we need to get better production and we hope we will get that from (Grupe)," McVay said.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 13 Rams Team Site Sean McVay confirms Rams waiving kicker Harrison Mevis, signing Blake Grupe+2
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McVay should attempt to sign Blake Grupe off Jets PS. If for no other reason than the dramatic transition from 6-0, 245-pound Harrison Mevis to 5-7, 157-pound Grupe. Grupe was perfect with Colts last season - 10/10 FGs, 11/11 PATs. Set franchise record with 60 FG. · Quoting Ed Werder: Sean McVay regrets trusting his inconsistent kicker.
19 more updatesfrom 14 sources
- Oct 13 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) More about the Rams releasing kicker Harrison Mevis and signing kicker Blake Grupe off the Jets practice squad, via @sarahbarshop+4
- Oct 13 Turf Show Times (LAR) Rams sign Blake Grupe to replace Harrison Mevis+1
- Oct 13 Mike Chappell (X) Some things just aren’t complicated. · Quoting Mike Chappell: McVay should attempt to sign Blake Grupe off Jets PS. If for no other reason than the dramatic transition from 6-0, 245-pound Harrison Mevis to 5-7, 157-pound Grupe. Grupe was perfect with Colts last season - 10/10 FGs, 11/11 PATs. Set franchise record with 60 FG.
- Oct 13 ESPN NFL News Sources: Rams release kicker Mevis after miscues in OT loss to Bills
- Oct 13 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) After last night's game, coach Sean McVay said he would evaluate everything in the special teams unit: "In the kicking game, especially with our PAT/field goal unit, not even close to good enough. It cost us the game." Now, a major change. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: The Rams are moving on from K Harrison Mevis, per me and Mike Garafolo as coach Sean McVay implements a special-teams shake-up. They are signing Blake Grupe off the Jets' practice squad.
- Oct 13 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) The Rams are moving on from K Harrison Mevis, per me and Mike Garafolo as coach Sean McVay implements a special-teams shake-up. They are signing Blake Grupe off the Jets' practice squad.+2
- Oct 13 Rich Cimini (X) The Jets’ kicking insurance - aka Blake Grupe - is off to the Rams. Grupe never got into a game for the Jets. He now replaces another former Jets kicker. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: The #Rams are moving on from K Harrison Mevis, per me and @MikeGarafolo, as coach Sean McVay authors a special teams shakeup. They are signing Blake Grupe off the #Jets practice squad.
- Oct 13 Mike Garafolo (X) New #Rams K Blake Grupe was claimed off waivers by the #Jets after rosters were pared to 53. He never kicked for them and was moved to the practice squad. Grupe heads to LA under ST coordinator Bubba Ventrone. Both previously with the #Colts, though not at the same time.
- Oct 13 Jeff Nowak (X) Mevis was 5-for-9 on the year. Last year after landing with the Colts, Grupe went 11-for-11 on FGs (4-4 from 50-plus, long of 60) and 10-10 on PATs. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: The #Rams are moving on from K Harrison Mevis, per me and @MikeGarafolo, as coach Sean McVay authors a special teams shakeup. They are signing Blake Grupe off the #Jets practice squad.
- Oct 13 Zack Rosenblatt (X) What is your favorite moment from the Blake Grupe era? · Quoting Zack Rosenblatt: Blake Grupe to the Rams. Jets kicker replaced with Jets kicker. A tale as old as time.
- Oct 13 Field Yates (X) A change for the Rams felt inevitable after last night… · Quoting Ian Rapoport: The #Rams are moving on from K Harrison Mevis, per me and @MikeGarafolo, as coach Sean McVay authors a special teams shakeup. They are signing Blake Grupe off the #Jets practice squad.
- Oct 13 Zack Rosenblatt (X) Blake Grupe to the Rams. Jets kicker replaced with Jets kicker. A tale as old as time. · Quoting Ian Rapoport: The #Rams are moving on from K Harrison Mevis, per me and @MikeGarafolo, as coach Sean McVay authors a special teams shakeup. They are signing Blake Grupe off the #Jets practice squad.
- Oct 13 Mike Chappell (X) McVay should attempt to sign Blake Grupe off Jets PS. If for no other reason than the dramatic transition from 6-0, 245-pound Harrison Mevis to 5-7, 157-pound Grupe. Grupe was perfect with Colts last season - 10/10 FGs, 11/11 PATs. Set franchise record with 60 FG. · Quoting Ed Werder: Sean McVay regrets trusting his inconsistent kicker.
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Jets roster moves: K Blake Grupe and DB Jordan Clark, cut Monday, land on the practice squad, team announces. So Grupe and Jason Sanders switch places.
With LG Dylan Parham (knee) sidelined, G/C Kohl Levao is signed to the active roster. Jordan Meredith expected to start at LG. #Jets
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 1 Aaron Wilson (X) #Jets signed offensive lineman Kohl Levao to 52, signed cornerback Jordan Clark and kicker Blake Grupe to the practice squad
- Oct 1 Rich Cimini (X) Jets roster moves: K Blake Grupe and DB Jordan Clark, cut Monday, land on the practice squad, team announces. So Grupe and Jason Sanders switch places. With LG Dylan Parham (knee) sidelined, G/C Kohl Levao is signed to the active roster. Jordan Meredith expected to start at LG. #Jets
- Oct 1 Jets Team Site Jets Sign OL Kohl Levao to Active Roster; Sign Two Players to Practice Squad
- The Jets are signing OL Kohl Levao to the 53 from the practice squad. They're also signing S Jordan Clark and K Blake Grupe back to the practice squad, per source.
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Jets roster moves: Loading up on interior-line insurance due to the Dylan Parham knee injury, the Jets signed G/C Jimmy Morrissey (15 career games) and G/C Nick Dawkins (Ravens UDFA) to the practice squad, team announces.
Dawkins is the son of former NBA star Darryl Dawkins.
They waived DB Jordan Clark.
Expected move: Signed K Jason Sanders to the roster from the PS, released K Blake Grupe. Sanders was out of elevations, so they had to make a move. #Jets
4 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 29 Pro Football Talk Jets sign K Jason Sanders to the active roster, cut K Blake Grupe
- Sep 29 Aaron Wilson (X) #Jets waived Jordan Clark, Blake Grupe
- Sep 29 Rich Cimini (X) Jets tryouts today: · Quoting Rich Cimini: Jets roster moves: Loading up on interior-line insurance due to the Dylan Parham knee injury, the Jets signed G/C Jimmy Morrissey (15 career games) and G/C Nick Dawkins (Ravens UDFA) to the practice squad, team announces. Dawkins is the son of former NBA star Darryl Dawkins. They waived DB Jordan Clark. Expected move: Signed K Jason Sanders to the roster from the PS, released K Blake Grupe. Sanders was out of elevations, so they had to make a move. #Jets
- Sep 29 Rich Cimini (X) Jets roster moves: Loading up on interior-line insurance due to the Dylan Parham knee injury, the Jets signed G/C Jimmy Morrissey (15 career games) and G/C Nick Dawkins (Ravens UDFA) to the practice squad, team announces. Dawkins is the son of former NBA star Darryl Dawkins. They waived DB Jordan Clark. Expected move: Signed K Jason Sanders to the roster from the PS, released K Blake Grupe. Sanders was out of elevations, so they had to make a move. #Jets
- Sep 29 Jets Team Site Jets Sign K Jason Sanders to Active Roster, Add Two OL to Practice Squad
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Blake Grupe: Out
Sep 27: Grupe (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.
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Jets inactives: WR AD Mitchell, CB Nahshon Wright, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, LB Kiko Mauigoa, KR Kene Nwangwiu, TE Mason Taylor and K Blake Grupe. #Jets
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 27 Rich Cimini (X) Wright (0 defensive snaps in the first two games) is a healthy scratch. Rookie D'Angelo Ponds will make his NFL debut. ED Joseph Ossai will make his Jets debut. · Quoting Rich Cimini: Jets inactives: WR AD Mitchell, CB Nahshon Wright, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, LB Kiko Mauigoa, KR Kene Nwangwiu, TE Mason Taylor and K Blake Grupe. #Jets
- Sep 27 Rich Cimini (X) Jets inactives: WR AD Mitchell, CB Nahshon Wright, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, LB Kiko Mauigoa, KR Kene Nwangwiu, TE Mason Taylor and K Blake Grupe. #Jets
- Sep 27 Zack Rosenblatt (X) Nahshon Wright is a healthy scratch. Also inactive: WR AD Mitchell S Minkah Fitzpatrick K Blake Grupe KR Kene Nwangwu LB Kiko Mauigoa TE Mason Taylor · Quoting Zack Rosenblatt: Joe Ossai and D'Angelo Ponds are officially ACTIVE. Jets debuts for both.
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Blake Grupe: Out
Sep 20: Grupe (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Jets inactives: CB D'Angelo Ponds, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, RB Kene Nwangwu, ED Joseph Ossai, LB Trevin Wallace and K Blake Grupe. Ponds is a healthy scratch. Practiced all week, but no room at the inn. #Jets
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 20 Rich Cimini (X) Jets have nine DBs in uniform. Jordan Clark, signed from the PS, makes his 2026 debut. Presumably, he got the nod over Ponds because he can play safety in a pinch. Jets needed that fourth safety with Fitzpatrick down. · Quoting Rich Cimini: Jets inactives: CB D'Angelo Ponds, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, RB Kene Nwangwu, ED Joseph Ossai, LB Trevin Wallace and K Blake Grupe. Ponds is a healthy scratch. Practiced all week, but no room at the inn. #Jets
- Sep 20 Rich Cimini (X) Jets inactives: CB D'Angelo Ponds, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, RB Kene Nwangwu, ED Joseph Ossai, LB Trevin Wallace and K Blake Grupe. Ponds is a healthy scratch. Practiced all week, but no room at the inn. #Jets+1
- Sep 20 Jets Team Site Jets List 6 Inactives for Home Opener Against Packers