Jets sign veteran kicker Zuerlein
Ex-Cowboys, Rams player to compete with Pineiro for job
The New York Jets signed former Cowboys and Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein to a one-year deal, setting up a potential training camp competition between proven veterans.
The 34-year-old Zuerlein, nicknamed “Greg the Leg,” heads to New York after spending the past two seasons in Dallas. The Athletic reported Saturday the contract is worth up to $2.75 million.
Zuerlein joins Eddy Pineiro, who was tendered a one-year, $2.43 million restricted free agent contract offer last week. The Jets have the right of first refusal if another team tries to sign Pineiro.
The kicker spot has been shaky lately for New York, which has had Pineiro, Matt Ammendola, Alex Kessman, Sam Ficken, Sergio Castillo, Chase McLaughlin and Kaare Vedvik all play in games the past three seasons.
The Jets entered last year with two unproven kickers who had little NFL experience with Ammendola beating out Chris Naggar in training camp. But Ammendola struggled and was replaced by Kessman, who missed two extra points in his only game. New York then signed Pineiro in December and the 26-year-old veteran provided stability, going 8-for-8 on field goals and 9-for-10 on extra points.
Chiefs: Kansas City signed Ronald Jones to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, adding some depth behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire at running back. Jones was a second-round pick of the Buccaneers in the 2018 draft. Jones’ best season came in 2020, when he rushed for 978 yards and seven touchdowns in the regular season, then helped Tampa Bay beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.
Packers: Green Bay signed former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon. Nixon appeared in 40 games and made two starts during his three seasons with the Raiders.