What happened: New York added Tucker to its evaluation after Jason Sanders missed an extra point and a 54-yard field-goal attempt in the preseason finale against the Giants. Sanders has returned to the practice squad following the Jets' waiver claim of Grupe.
Why it matters: Tucker has not appeared in an NFL game since 2024 after Baltimore released him in 2025. He denied allegations of sexual misconduct and later served a 10-game NFL suspension for violating the personal conduct policy.
By the numbers: Tucker made 22 of 30 field-goal attempts in 2024, a career-low 73.3%. His career conversion rate is 89.1%.
What to watch: The Jets open the season Sept. 13 at Tennessee. Grupe remains their leading option as the team evaluates the position.