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Kenyon Sadiq
TE · NYJ · 21 yrs · exp 0 · Oregon
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Frank Reich admits to Jets’ Kenyon Sadiq rookie reality
Jets tight end Kenyon Sadiq’s limited training camp may curb his early usage
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Aaron Glenn: Breece Hall, Kenyon Sadiq on track for Week 1
Jets running back Breece Hall has missed the last week of work with a groin injury, but the team isn’t showing much concern about his status for the season opener. Head coach Aaron Glenn said on Monday, via multiple reporters, that Hall is on track to play against the Titans on September 13. Video from Monday’s practice show Hall moving well on a side field as he goes through the rehab process. Glenn said that the team also expects tight end Kenyon Sadiq to play in the opener. The first-round pick has been sidelined after a procedure to address a hernia. Second-round corner DeAngelo Ponds (calf) and running back Isaiah Davis (knee) round out the group of injured players that the team is planning to have in Tennessee
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Kenyon Sadiq heavily dropped (#23)
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Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 tight ends, led by another Oregon standout
This year's tight end class will be an interesting one to track for a couple of reasons. The first is that it has a number of highly athletic, undersized options at the position. If you saw the body types that came off the board on Day 2 last spring, you know undersized is not necessarily what the NFL is looking for at the position. The second is that with NIL, I could easily see half of the top-10 prospects listed below not even declaring when given the opportunity for the first time in January. With tight end usage exploding around the league and the position representing nine of the top 100 picks last April, teams are no longer treating their second and third tight ends as afterthoughts. Positional rankings: IOL • S • LB • DT • TE • OT • RB • CB • EDGE • WR • QB Note: ⭐️ represents each player's 247Sports star rating as a high school recruit There's a very good chance Oregon claims the draft's TE1 in back-to-back years. Truthfully, Jamari Johnson already could have been TE2 behind Kenyon Sadiq last spring if he declared. He returned for his fourth season to be the top dog at the position in an Oregon offense that's turning into a tight end factory after Terrance Ferguson went 46th overall the year prior. Johnson is a more traditional tight end than Sadiq, with a broad frame and inline potential. He doesn't possess the raw explosiveness of last year's 16th overall pick, but he's a fluid and graceful route-runner. I love the way he consistently plucks the ball away from his frame. He has the kind of game that could easily translate to a first-round selection if he sees a big leap in production this fall. Oregon TE Jamari Johnson moves so damn well for a player of his size (6'5", 257 pounds) pic.twitter.com/I5Bs23UXzJ Luke Reynolds is another tight end who hasn't technically been a starter yet, but obviously has the goods when you flip on the tape. He's a former five-star recruit who saw meaningful time as a freshman and sophomore at Penn State before transferring to Virginia Tech in the spring. I love his ability to run a full route tree with fantastic footwork for a prototypically sized tight end. As a blocker, his tape was pretty advanced for a true sophomore last year. All that's missing from making him a top-50 pick is high-end production in a featured role. Tight end Luke Reynolds with a nice move and catch. Got up and loudly yelled, “And it’s two f*^%ing feet! And it’s two f*^%ing feet!” #Hokies pic.twitter.com/uOJ8V9AZX6 Terrance Carter Jr . was difficult to rank because he's filling a different role altogether from anyone else on this list. He measured 6-foot-2 ¼ and 245 pounds last spring. That would make him the shortest starting tight end in the NFL currently, although it's not without historical precedent. Dustin Keller and Jordan Reed are the most productive recent examples at that height, but Carter reminds me a little of the 6-foot-1 Delanie Walker because of his blocking prowess. Carter gets after it in the run game. With multiple tight ends becoming en vogue, his ability to block in space and on the move can be a weapon in an NFL offense. As a receiver, he has the goods to get by as an undersized option because he moves like a running back in space. He's easily the best returning tight end with the ball in his hands and had 23 broken tackles after the catch last season. He won't be for everybody, but he can thrive in the league in a carved-out role. #TexasTech TE Terrance Carter Jr. is at his best making players miss in the open field and creating big gains with the football in his hands. The Louisiana Lafayette transfer has had 344 of his 552 receiving yards come after the catch and is a matchup nightmare for LBs. pic.twitter.com/6CPvRjrusX Players with Trey'Dez Green 's frame and athleticism are far more frequently found on hardwood than on turf. While we don't have an official wingspan measurement for the over 6-foot-6 tight end yet, chances are it will beat Michael Trigg's 84 ⅜ inches last [... truncated ...]
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New York Jets News: Kenyon Sadiq’s Injury Could Impact Jets’ TE Plans
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Is Breece Hall Overvalued at His Current ADP?
Breece Hall's current ADP does not look inflated, but he is not a bargain
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Jets first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq out a couple more weeks after core muscle surgery
Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq remains out of practice after core muscle surgery in May, but he’s getting closer to a return. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said today that he’s optimistic about Sadiq, who should be on the practice field in a couple weeks and ready to go well before Week One. “We actually got pretty good news the other day,” Glenn said. “I’m just crossing my fingers, I’m going to say it’s a couple weeks still, but it’s not anything that’s going to keep him out of the regular season.” The 16th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, Sadiq played through the injury during his final season at Oregon last year and had the surgery in May. Glenn indicated that once he’s fully healed, Sadiq won’t need another surgery and the injury will be a non-issue for him going forward
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Key Jets rookie to miss time after “setback”
Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is going to miss time in training camp per head coach Aaron Glenn. It’s a positive that Sadiq is likely to be ready by Week 1, but the Jets are surely hoping he won’t be out for long. Training camp reps are arguably more important to Sadiq than any […]
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Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq out 'a little bit' due to setback after hernia surgery
Jets first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq is not practicing on Tuesday for the third straight day and head coach Aaron Glenn said in his press conference that the rookie tight end will miss more time. Glenn said, per multiple reporters, that Sadiq will be out “a little bit” after suffering a setback in his recovery from hernia surgery. Sadiq, who was the 16th overall pick in April, had the procedure in May. Glenn added that he is “very confident” that Sadiq will be available for the team’s Week 1 road date with the Titans. 2025 second-round pick Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods, and Chase Curtis remain available at tight end for the Jets
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Jets' Mason Taylor 'excited' to play alongside Kenyon Sadiq: 'We're building something special in that tight end room'
Jets second-year tight end Mason Taylor believes in the team's vision with adding Kenyon Sadiq to the room
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Do you agree with the trade value for these Jets players?
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently penned an article about trade value for players across the NFL. He had the following estimations for Jets players. One first-round pick and more: Edge David Bailey, WR Garrett Wilson. Both players came close to the two first-round pick category for me, but Bailey’s concerns holding up against the run might give teams that want to play with light boxes and ask more out of their edge defenders on early downs some pause. Wilson is coming off an injury-impacted 2025 and hasn’t had that truly great season that would launch him into the top tier of wide receivers (although I’d chalk that up to bad quarterback play). One first-round pick: OT Olu Fashanu , OT Armand Membou , TE Kenyon Sadiq. Both Jets tackles might also be close to landing something more than a first-rounder. Membou might be the better player of the two, but Fashanu improved after an uneven rookie season and was much more consistent in Year 2. Fashanu also plays left tackle for the Jets, making him a more valuable proposition in trades. Playing in front of a more stable QB situation would make both tackles look better, but both Fashanu and Membou would be easy first-round picks again in redrafts of their respective draft classes. Missing out : RB Breece Hall , WR Omar Cooper Jr. Reports last season suggested that the Jets would have dealt Hall for a third-round pick, with the best incoming offer only landing as a fourth-round selection from the Chiefs . Cooper was a late first-round pick, and while he plays a premium position, the Indiana product will need to prove himself at the pro level to establish more confidence in that grade to other organizations. I can’t say I disagree with any of the assessments here. Wilson is the team’s one proven star. Bailey’s Draft pedigree makes him worth more than a first round pick. In fact, it’s common sense that other teams would have given up more than a first round pick a few months back in the NFL Draft to move up for him (although nobody would meet the Jets’ price). Recent first round picks who have played effective ball like Fashanu and Membou would likely bring back that first round pick, while Sadiq’s pedigree makes him worth that. What do you think of these values?
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Jets 2026 Position Breakdown: Will Garrett Wilson bounce back after injury-plagued 2025?
Heading into the 2026 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in depth at the wide receiver position … Starters: Garrett Wilson , Adonai Mitchell , Omar Cooper Jr. Backups: Isaiah Williams , Arian Smith , Tim Patrick Key additions/losses: Cooper was drafted with the 30th overall pick and Patrick was signed in free agency, while John Metchie III and Tyler Johnson departed in free agency Top performers in 2025: Wilson led the team with 395 yards and four touchdowns on 36 catches, despite only playing seven games 2025 ranking per PFF: Wilson was 36th out of 91 qualifying wide receivers in overall grade With three consecutive thousand-yard seasons to start his career, Wilson has already established himself as a top wide receiver and was deservedly rewarded with a big money deal ahead of last season. However, after a strong start saw him rack up 384 receiving yards in the first five games, Wilson only made two more appearances, leaving with a knee injury in both before being shut down for the rest of the year. The Jets will hope Wilson bounces back in 2026, and they’ve strengthened the personnel around him by bringing in Geno Smith at quarterback and two first-round pass-catchers, including tight end Kenyon Sadiq . Cooper was the other first-round pass-catcher and could start along with Wilson. The pair will have good interchangeability in terms of their ability to produce outside or in the slot. Mitchell was added at the deadline last season and showed some flashes of his potential as the Jets’ top passing game option down the stretch. In addition, Patrick was added recently, giving New York some much needed size and an experienced veteran, which was also something they lacked. Beyond the first four options, the Jets don’t have a lot of experience at wideout, so they could be at a disadvantage if there are a series of injuries. Smith and Williams are core special-teamers, but Smith had a disappointing rookie season while Williams worked his way into the rotation and ended up being voted as the team’s 2025 MVP. Longshot options to unseat either of these players include undrafted rookie Caullin Lacy and last year’s preseason standout Jamaal Pritchett . Arguably, the rotation doesn’t necessarily need to run five or six-deep because New York has tight ends and running backs who are capable of lining up in the slot -- and probably won’t have more than three receivers on the field very often anyway. Mitchell’s history is well-documented. He’s a tantalizing talent who has never reached his full potential, something which is in large part attributed to his struggles with diabetes. Apparently, when he is struggling with the symptoms, it can affect his focus, stamina, and effort level. As he was trying to move up the depth chart in Indianapolis and earn a chance to prove himself, it’s not hard to imagine how frustrating this has been for him. If the Jets can get the condition under control, the upside is practically limitless. In fact, his former wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne once called Mitchell the most talented receiver he’s ever seen. However, it’s clearly not as simple as keeping an eye on his levels, because the Colts knew all about his condition and still struggled to get the best out of him. Last season was Mitchell’s first chance at an extended run of playing time after he was traded to the Jets, and he was productive despite New York's passing game struggles, but did have some lapses. If the lightbulb can come on and Mitchell can prove he deserves to start and be a significant part of the gameplan, it will take the pressure off Cooper to deliver before he’s ready and could open up the passing game to a level not seen in recent seasons. Wilson will obviously be the number one option, but there should be a good battle between M [... truncated ...]
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Bills claim receiver Quentin Skinner two days after Jets release
A meaningless game at the end of the regular season appears to have acted as a showcase spot for a now second-year receiver. The Bills claimed Quentin Skinner off waivers, the team announced, after the Jets released the 2025 undrafted pass catcher from Kansas. The Bills released receiver Deven Thompkins in a corresponding move. Skinner, 24, was a three-year starter for Kansas after walking on and put up decent numbers for the Jayhawks, posting 1,584 yards and 11 touchdowns over three seasons. He also led the Big 12 in yards per catch in 2024. He has just one official catch for 10 yards in his NFL career, a ball he caught in the last game of the season against the Bills, thrown by Brady Cook . He also caught a two-point conversion in that game. Skinner, who was released for the second time this offseason by the Jets on Monday, stands at 6-foot-5 and 195 pounds and runs a 4.52 40-yard dash. The Bills are remaking their receiver room this offseason after trading with the Bears for DJ Moore . The veteran now tops the depth chart for a position that was a weakness for Buffalo last season. Keon Coleman , who was drafted at the top of the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been a disappointment to this point. It is unclear whether Coleman will even start this year, as Moore will start outside, with Khalil Shakir expected to be the slot receiver and Joshua Palmer projected to be the other outside wideout. Skinner will likely be in a fight just to make the Bills roster. The Jets roster includes star Garrett Wilson , Adonai Mitchell and rookie newcomer Omar Cooper Jr. as targets for returning quarterback Geno Smith . The Jets also have rookie Kenyon Sadiq listed as their starting tight end on their latest projected depth chart. Josh Allen and the Bills are the favorites to win the AFC East, and the Patriots are coming off a Super Bowl appearance and are expected to be formidable again
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Does Adonai Mitchell Have True Breakout Potential as Locked-in Starter?
The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt lists New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell as a breakout candidate in 2026 in his first full season with the team. Mitchell has always had significant potential as an elite athlete with the size and athleticism to burn down the field and make contested catches, which is why the Indianapolis Colts selected him with the 52nd overall pick in the second round out of the University of Texas in 2024. It never came together for Mitchell in his one-plus season in Indy, though, as he caught 32 of 71 targets for 464 yards and zero touchdowns in 25 games (eight starts). He showed more flashes of his high-end upside in half a season with the Jets in 2025 with terrible QB play, catching 24 of 58 targets for 301 yards and his first two NFL touchdowns in eight games. Mitchell will enter the 2026 campaign as a locked-in starter for the first time in his career, and he was a standout in offseason practices while showing plenty of chemistry with QB Geno Smith. Receivers Garrett Wilson and rookie Omar Cooper Jr., running back Breece Hall, and rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq will all draw attention away from Mitchell, potentially leading to a big year. Fantasy managers could do worse than using a late-round flier on Mitchell's talent late in drafts this fall. RotoBaller has Mitchell ranked as the No. 70 fantasy WR for 2026
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Should Dynasty Managers Look to Sell High on Adonai Mitchell?
New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell put together the best stretch of his young career in the second half of the 2025 season after New York acquired him from the Indianapolis Colts. Across eight games with the Jets, Mitchell hauled in 24 catches for 301 yards and two touchdowns on 58 targets. However, Mitchell will be facing significantly increased competition for targets in 2026. Star Jets wideout Garrett Wilson will be back from the knee injury that forced him to miss 10 games in 2025. New York also added a pair of high-profile young pass catchers in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. and tight end Kenyon Sadiq. The Jets should get improved quarterback play this season from veteran quarterback Geno Smith, but the team's overall offensive ecosystem remains highly questionable. In dynasty formats, managers may want to explore selling high on Mitchell ahead of potential regression in 2026
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Fantasy Football Video: Jets rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq is the perfect buy-low option at the position in 2026
The New York Jets used two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on the offensive side of the ball, with TE Kenyon Sadiq being one of those choices. But despite the high pedigree, Sadiq isn't getting fantasy football recognition as a rookie. At least, not based on early ADP for the tight end. Justin Boone is joined by Fantasy Life's Dwain McFarland to talk about why it's worth taking a flyer on Sadiq in drafts going into his rookie campaign in New York. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season As of now, Sadiq is going off the board as the TE20 via FantasyPros and Yahoo . McFarland is getting in on that fun, given the first-round talent. Sure, the Jets have Omar Cooper Jr., Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell getting buzz out of camp, and former second-round pick TE Mason Taylor is also competing for targets along with Sadiq, says McFarland, who admits there are a lot of ways things may not work out with the rookie in fantasy. But anything can happen. One injury or a player underperforming could open the doorway for more touches for Sadiq. But the projections are telling another story and there are plenty of question marks surrounding Geno Smith's ability to run this offense at a high level. There's also RB Breece Hall, who should get plenty of looks in the passing game out of the backfield. While Sadiq is coming back from hernia surgery and hasn't been on the practice field, McFarland is still buying shares in hopes he repays his low ADP. Boone points out that a lot of fantasy managers aren't patient enough with rookies early in the season. Managers will draft a player like Sadiq and cut him loose if he doesn't produce right away. Boone could totally see a scenario in which Sadiq is cut after the first month and as the year progresses, more opportunity opens up
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TE Mason Taylor sees "endless opportunities" in Jets offense
The Jets drafted tight end Mason Taylor in the second round in 2025, so some might wonder how well he took the news that they used a first-round pick on a player at the same position this year. Kenyon Sadiq’s arrival was not met with a negative response from Taylor, however. The presence of offensive coordinator Frank Reich has something to do with that. Taylor said this month that he sees “endless opportunities” to make plays in Reich’s offense because the coach “likes to use” tight ends and those opportunities will be enhanced because wide receiver Garrett Wilson is also going to be on the field. “Everyone’s going to have their role and I just think it’s going to be really exciting because we’re going to be unstoppable actually because there’s so many options and if you want to shut down the tight ends, then there’s Garrett and the receivers,” Taylor said, via the team’s website. Unstoppable is rarely a term associated with Jets offenses and quarterback Geno Smith’s recent play will make it hard for some to share Taylor’s optimism, but the addition of Sadiq and first-round wideout Omar Cooper to Taylor, Wilson and running back Breece Hall gives the Jets a more complete set of weapons than they had to work with last season
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TE Mason Taylor sees "endless opportunities" in Jets offense
The Jets drafted tight end Mason Taylor in the second round in 2025, so some might wonder how well he took the news that they used a first-round pick on a player at the same position this year. Kenyon Sadiq's arrival was not met with a negative response from Taylor, however. The presence of offensive coordinator Frank Reich has something to do with that. Taylor said this month that he sees "endless opportunities" to make plays in Reich's offense because the coach "likes to use" tight ends and those opportunities will be enhanced because wide receiver Garrett Wilson is also going to be on the field. "Everyone's going to have their role and I just think it's going to be really exciting because we’re going to be unstoppable actually because there's so many options and if you want to shut down the tight ends, then there's Garrett and the receivers," Taylor said, via the team's website. Unstoppable is rarely a term associated with Jets offenses and quarterback Geno Smith 's recent play will make it hard for some to share Taylor's optimism, but the addition of Sadiq and first-round wideout Omar Cooper to Taylor, Wilson and running back Breece Hall gives the Jets a more complete set of weapons than they had to work with last season
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Jelani Woods will look to make an impact in year two with the Jets
Jelani Woods enters his second year with the Jets, aiming to secure a depth role at tight end after a quiet 2025 season where he had minimal involvement. Facing competition from Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor, and Jeremy Ruckert, Woods' path to playing time is unclear, but he hopes to recapture his rookie form and provide reliable depth for the team
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