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Jets Rookie Mason Taylor Battles for Starting Spot as Veteran Fant Becomes Available
23 Jul
Summary
- Rookie Mason Taylor, 42nd overall pick in 2025 NFL draft, is the favorite to start at tight end for the Jets
- Veteran tight end Noah Fant was surprisingly released by the Seahawks and could be a target for the Jets
- Jets' current tight end Jeremy Ruckert has failed to meet expectations so far in his career
The New York Jets are heading into the 2025 NFL season with a young and inexperienced tight end group. The team's top option at the position is rookie Mason Taylor, who was selected 42nd overall in the 2025 draft. Taylor recently signed his contract and is poised to play a significant role in the Jets' offense this year.
However, the Jets may not be content with relying solely on the unproven Taylor. The team could consider adding a veteran to the tight end room, and an intriguing option has just become available. The Seattle Seahawks surprisingly released veteran tight end Noah Fant on Sunday evening, and the Jets may be interested in signing him.
Fant's addition could provide a boost to the Jets' tight end group, which currently includes Jeremy Ruckert, the team's 2022 third-round pick. Ruckert has failed to meet expectations so far, recording just 18 receptions for 105 yards last season and has yet to score an NFL touchdown in three seasons. Bringing in Fant could push Ruckert to step up his game or potentially replace him as the starting tight end.
The Jets will have to weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks of signing Fant. While his experience could be valuable for the development of rookie Mason Taylor, the team may ultimately decide to focus on Taylor's growth and ride with him as the primary tight end in 2025.
