Ruckert (concussion) was placed on the Jets' injured reserve Saturday.
This means Ruckert's season is over, and he will now have to set his sights on preparing for the 2024 campaign. He will end the year with 151 yards on 16 receptions across 15 games. In his absence, Kenny Yeboah and Zack Kuntz will be available to provide depth at tight end behind Tyler Conklin.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Remains out
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Ruckert (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Ruckert suffered the concussion Week 16 against the Commanders, which ultimately put an end to his second NFL campaign. The Ohio State product saw a significant bump in work this season, going from 42 offensive snaps during his rookie year to 301 in 2023. Ruckert will finish the season with 16 catches on 22 targets and 151 yards receiving. Kenny Yeboah should continue seeing an increased workload Week 18 against New England.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Won't play Week 17
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Head coach Robert Saleh said Ruckert (concussion) won't be available for Thursday's game versus Cleveland, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Ruckert departed with a concussion in the third quarter of Sunday's win over Washington and wasn't able to return. With the Jets facing a quick turnaround for Week 17, Ruckert won't have sufficient time to clear the five-step protocol before Thursday's contest. Kenny Yeboah will likely work as Tyler Conklin's primary backup until Ruckert is ready to return.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Won't return versus Washington
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Ruckert (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Ruckert sustained a concussion in the third quarter and will not return to Sunday's contest. He finishes the game without recording a stat. Kenny Yeboah will step into the backup tight end role behind Tyler Conklin.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Catches both Week 15 targets
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Ruckert caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Dolphins.
Ruckert had only two targets while fellow tight end Tyler Conklin saw seven, but Ruckert finished only two yards shy of Conklin's total. Trevor Siemian failed to lead New York's offense to any points after Zach Wilson (concussion) got hurt in the first half, so Jets pass catchers will be tough to trust in Week 16, even against the leaky Commanders pass defense.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Career-high 37 yards in win
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Ruckert caught all three of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Texans.
Ruckert was once again outplayed by fellow tight end Tyler Conklin, who had four catches for 57 yards on six targets. His contributions Sunday included an impressive catch along the sideline on which Ruckert kept his concentration to secure a bobbling ball while rolling over a Houston defender. Heading into a Week 15 clash with the Dolphins, Ruckert has 14 catches for 135 yards on 20 targets.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Three targets in loss
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Ruckert caught one of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 13-8 loss to the Falcons.
Ruckert had three targets compared to nine for fellow tight end Tyler Conklin. Heading into a Week 14 home game against Houston, Ruckert has 11 catches for 98 yards on 17 targets.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Two catches in Week 12 loss
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Ruckert caught two of four targets for 18 yards in Friday's 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.
Ruckert finished one target and 15 yards shy of Tyler Conklin's totals, while fellow tight end C.J. Uzomah went without a target. With four targets in each of the last two games, Ruckert has established himself as the team's No. 2 tight end behind Conklin, and Ruckert, a 2022 third-round draft pick, could see his role grow further down the stretch given the Jets' stated desire to get young skill position players more involved.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: One target once again
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Ruckert caught his only target for seven yards in Monday's 27-6 loss to the Chargers.
Ruckert was targeted exactly once for the fourth consecutive game. Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah each saw at least five targets Monday, so Ruckert remains third on New York's tight end depth chart when it comes to involvement in the passing game.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: One target in Week 8
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Ruckert didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 13-10 overtime win over the Giants.
Ruckert has at least one target in each of the last four games but just five targets on the season. The second-year tight end continues to play a minor role in the Jets' low-octane passing attack.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Another one-catch game
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Ruckert caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 20-14 win over the Eagles.
Ruckert and C.J. Uzomah have combined for only nine targets through six games, while Tyler Conklin has been targeted 27 times to easily lead the Jets' tight ends. On the bright side, Ruckert has been efficient, catching all four of his targets.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: One catch in Week 5
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Ruckert recorded a two-yard catch on his lone target in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Broncos.
Ruckert has caught all three of his targets over the past two games after failing to draw a target in the first three games of his second NFL season. The 2022 third-round draft pick remains third on New York's tight end depth chart behind Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Finishes preseason healthy
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Ruckert (shoulder) caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Giants.
Ruckert returned to action after hurting his shoulder earlier this preseason, entering the game after veterans Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah. Ruckert, a 2022 third-round selection, will sit behind the veterans to begin the regular season, eliminating any potential for fantasy value against the Bills in Week 1.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Spends most of rookie year on bench
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Ruckert caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 11-6 loss to the Dolphins.
Ruckert's impact as a rookie was limited primarily to special teams, as his lone catch came in the season finale. The 2022 third-round draft pick out of Ohio State played more than six offensive snaps only twice while being blocked by Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah on the tight end depth chart. Ruckert flashed some intriguing skills in college, but he may need an injury or two in front of him to showcase those skills, as both Conklin and Uzomah are expected to remain with the Jets in 2023.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Aiming to make up for lost time
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Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday that Ruckert is playing catchup after missing all of New York's OTAs and half of training camp due to a foot injury, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports. "He's swimming a little bit," Saleh said. "Obviously there's a lot of information coming in. He missed all of OTAs, half of training camp, and he's getting into the thick of it in the middle of it."
The Jets have veterans C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin at the top of the tight-end depth chart, so there's no need to rush the rookie third-round pick into the mix. However, Ruckert has immense upside and would give second-year quarterback Zach Wilson another legitimate receiving threat when he's finally up to speed with the playbook.
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Jets' Jeremy Ruckert: Latest addition in New York
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The Jets selected Ruckert in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 101st overall.
New York picked up C.J. Uzomah in free agency, but Ruckert is a nice speculative add for the Jets. Ruckert was highly touted coming out of high school, but Ohio State's loaded receiving corps limited his opportunities to shine through the air, as he didn't have a 20-catch season until his senior year. He was unable to test at the combine due to a left foot injury, but Ruckert has a conventional tight-end frame at 6-foot-5 and 252 pounds. Ruckert may be blocked in terms of immediate playing time, but he could find a role in this offense by his second or third season.
