Jets Kicker Nick Folk Survives Training Camp For 3rd Time

The New York Jets settled their kicking battle today, releasing veteran Josh Brown in favor of the Jets 2-year starter, Nick Folk. Folk, the 6-year vet, has a career field goal percentage of 78%. The 10-year vet, and newcomer, Brown came into camp with a career field goal percentage of 81%.

Folk outperformed Brown in camp and solidified the kicking battle by making all three of his kicks against Carolina on Sunday, while Brown went 1 -2, missing from 45 yards out.

For the 3rd straight year, Nick Folk will be counted on to carry the offense when touchdowns are to tough to attain.

Folk’s numbers through 3 pre-season games: 4 -4. Brown: 3 – 4.

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  1. [...] Jets Kicker Nick Folk Survives Training Camp For 3rd Time The New York Jets settled their kicking battle today, releasing veteran Josh Brown in favor of the Jets 2-year starter, Nick Folk. Folk, the 6-year vet, has a career field goal percentage of 78%. The 10-year vet, and newcomer, Brown came into camp with a career field goal percentage of 81%. Folk outperformed Brown in [...] [...]

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