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The Jets signed to Sanders off their practice squad Tuesday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Though New York cut him at the conclusion of the preseason, Sanders re-signed with the organization as a member of the practice squad and was elevated for each of the Jets' first three games of the season. He went 5-for-6 on field-goal tries and drilled all five of his point-after attempts during that stretch, with his performance earning him a spot on the 53-man roster. Sanders should have more security as the Jets' kicker moving forward after New York waived Blake Grupe in a corresponding move.

The Jets waived Grupe on Tuesday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Grupe appeared poised to open the season as the Jets' kicker after he was scooped up off waivers from the Colts on Aug. 31, but he ended up being inactive for New York's first three games after Jason Sanders was elevated from the practice squad to handle kicking duties for each of those contests. The Jets have now opted to commit to Sanders as their kicker, signing him to the 53-man roster while parting ways with Grupe. Between stops with the Saints and Colts in 2025, Grupe converted on 29 of 37 field-goal attempts -- including seven of 10 from 50-plus yards -- while drilling all 25 of his extra-point tries. He may not have to wait long before finding an opportunity elsewhere.

Elliott converted his sole PAT and attempted no field goals in the Eagles' 27-7 loss to the Bears on Monday night.

Elliott had an uneventful day, kicking through his one extra point on a second-quarter touchdown. The kicker remains 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and moves to 7-of-7 on extra-point tries through three regular-season games.

Santos made both of his field-goal attempts and all three PATs in the Bears' 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday night.

Santos made field goals from 29 yards and 48 yards in the contest. The kicker had a consistent night and now moves to 4-of-5 on field-goal attempts and a flawless 11-of-11 on PATs over three regular-season games in 2026.

Sanders reverted to the Jets' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Sanders made both of his kicks in Sunday's loss to the Lions, making one field goal and an extra point. Through three games to begin the season, Sanders is 5-for-6 on field-goal tries and 5-for-5 on PATs. The veteran kicker figures to handle duties again in Week 4 against the Bears, but he's not a recommended fantasy bet in this low-scoring Jets offense.

Carlson made three of his four PATs and attempted no field goals in the Saints' 35-27 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

Carlson's missed PAT on the Saints' second drive of the contest was blocked by Thomas Booker. The point was a relevant one, impacting decisions throughout the contest that ended up as an eight-point game. Carlson moves to 7-of-8 on PATs and remains 4-of-5 on field-goal attempts through three regular-season games.

Sanders converted on a 42-yard field goal and made his lone extra-point try during the Jets' 31-24 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Sanders' field goal in the third quarter reduced the Jets' deficit to 17-10, though he didn't end up attempting an extra point following each of the Jets' two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Through three regular-season games, the veteran kicker is 5-for-6 on field-goal attempts and 5-for-5 on extra-point tries. Sanders has been elevated from the practice squad three times, so he would have to be signed to the Jets' active roster in order to suit up for the team against the Bears in Week 4.

Slye missed his only field-goal attempt and made a PAT during Sunday's 12-7 loss to the Giants.

Slye missed his first kick of the young season, pushing a 59-yard field-goal try wide left late in the second quarter. The contest took place in the midst of a nor'easter, making the playing conditions rather treacherous, so his long miss doesn't come as a surprise. The kicker has now gone 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts while making all four of his extra-point tries through three games this season.

Lutz missed his one field-goal attempt and went 2-for-2 on PATs in Sunday's 30-26 win over the Rams.

With the Broncos trailing 16-0 in the first half, coach Sean Payton went for two after each of the team's first two touchdowns instead of using Lutz for the point-after attempts. Prior to that, Lutz missed a 43-yard field goal try when he hit the left upright. On the season, Lutz has attempted just four field goals and five extra points, making him an uninspiring fantasy kicker.

Patterson made his only field-goal attempt and extra-point try during Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Chiefs.

Patterson finished off the Dolphins' first possession of the second half, converting a 37-yard field-goal try to narrow the deficit to 14-10. He didn't attempt another field goal during the contest, making it the first game this year during which he did not have multiple field-goal tries. Through three games, the kicker has gone 5-for-7 on field-goal attempts, including 0-for-1 from 50-plus yards, and he may not get many opportunities when Miami squares off with Minnesota's impressive defense in Week 4.