Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert, the local kid and former season-ticket holder, is staying in Green and White after signing a 2-year extension earlier today that will pay him $10 million with a chance to tack on another million which could bring the deal’s value to $11 million.
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2025@Jeremy_Ruckert1 was born a Jet, drafted a Jet and staying a Jet pic.twitter.com/EloRHIow6s
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 17, 2025
A former third-round draft pick (101st overall) out of Ohio State, Ruckert was used primarily as a blocker and saw very few targets through the air. While his production this season has been modest, his 163 yards mark a career high with three games left to play. His 20 receptions this season are also a personal best and shows Ruckert can be more of a contributor on offense than he has been in the past.
With tight end Mason Taylor missing last week’s game due to a neck injury being listed on today’s injury report, it’s possible Ruckert will be the top tight end on the field again this week against the Saints.
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