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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Trying to improve their kicking state of affairs, the New York Jets turned to a well-known face Tuesday, re-signing well-traveled free agent Nick People.
People was the Jets’ kicker from 2010 to 2016, incomes the nickname “People Hero” from former coach Rex Ryan throughout New York’s playoff run in 2010 — their final postseason look.
People, 40, was essentially the most correct kicker within the NFL over the previous two seasons, making 50 of 52 subject objective makes an attempt for a league-best 96.2% with the Tennessee Titans.
“He is a really established kicker on this league,” Jets coach Aaron Glenn stated Tuesday. “While you return and also you have a look at his stats from the final couple of years, they have been above board. And I’ve stated this from the start, anyone that may assist us win video games, man, we’re going to try that.”
The Jets started coaching camp with two inexperienced kickers, rookie Caden Davis and former UFL standout Harrison Mevis. Each struggled on the primary day, however Glenn claimed it was too early to panic. They settled down in latest practices, however the Jets introduced in People for a tryout Monday and determined to make the change.
Davis, an undrafted free agent from Missouri, was waived Tuesday morning.
The Jets went via 4 kickers final season, together with veteran Greg Zuerlein, who misplaced his job due to ineffectiveness and harm.
