- Jeremy Ruckert
- #89
- Team NYJ
- Pos TE
- Status QQuestionable
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Lands on IR
Ruckert (concussion) was placed on the Jets' injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sat, Jan 6 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains out
Ruckert (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Wed, Jan 3 at 10:01am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 17
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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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Won't return versus Washington
Ruckert (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches both Week 15 targets
Ruckert caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 30-0 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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Career-high 37 yards in win
Ruckert caught all three of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Texans.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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Three targets in loss
Ruckert caught one of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 13-8 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 8:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in Week 12 loss
Ruckert caught two of four targets for 18 yards in Friday's 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sat, Nov 25 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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Career-high three catches
Ruckert caught three of four targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 32-6 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: A second-round pick in 2022, Ruckert has slowly been earning a more consistent snap count in the Jets' offense. Sunday's reception and target totals were both career highs, and he outproduced veteran tight ends Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah. The team's offense is in turmoil heading into a Week 12 clash with the Dolphins, as Zach Wilson was benched in the second half Sunday for Tim Boyle, and if New York goes into rebuild mode and begins looking ahead to 2024, Ruckert could ascend to the top of…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 9:37pm by Rotowire.com
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One target once again
Ruckert caught his only target for seven yards in Monday's 27-6 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Tue, Nov 7 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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One target in Week 8
Ruckert didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 13-10 overtime win over the Giants.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 8:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Another one-catch game
Ruckert caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 20-14 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Oct 16 at 8:06am by Rotowire.com
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One catch in Week 5
Ruckert recorded a two-yard catch on his lone target in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Oct 9 at 7:40pm by Rotowire.com
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First multi-catch game
Ruckert caught both of his targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Ruckert came into this game with only one career reception, so it was nice to see the 2022 third-round draft pick out of Ohio State get more involved. Tyler Conklin finished second on the team with six targets while C.J. Uzomah caught a touchdown pass, so Ruckert remains third on the tight end depth chart behind the pair of veterans.
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 7:18am by Rotowire.com
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Finishes preseason healthy
Ruckert (shoulder) caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Saturday's preseason win over the Giants.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 8:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Injures shoulder Saturday
Ruckert suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday's 27-0 win over the Panthers, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Ruckert left the win a little worse for wear, and more information on his status will likely be provided this week. The tight end reeled in two catches for 19 yards before going down with the injury.
Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Spends most of rookie year on bench
Ruckert caught his only target for eight yards in Sunday's 11-6 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Wed, Jan 11 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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One target in debut
Ruckert didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 31-30 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Ruckert made his NFL debut after sitting out the season opener, but the rookie third-round pick out of Ohio State wasn't heavily involved in the game plan. While Ruckert's a name to file away for the future, his short-term fantasy prospects are limited, even while C.J. Uzomah's recovering from a hamstring injury.
Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch to start career
Ruckert (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Ravens, Billy Riccette of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Ruckert missed all of the Jets' OTAs and half of training camp due to a foot injury. While he's now healthy, the rookie third-round pick missed a substantial amount of practice time and will continue to be brought along slowly. New York made a splash in free agency this offseason by adding C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin, so they'll be in no rush to thrust Ruckert into action if he isn't 100 percent comfortable with the playbook.
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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Scores TD in NFL debut
Ruckert caught both of his targets for three yards and a touchdown in Friday's 24-21 preseason win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: A nice play design on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line allowed Ruckert to slip open underneath, and fourth-string quarterback Chris Streveler found the rookie tight end for a touchdown. Ruckert likely will be brought along slowly behind C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin, but it's nice to see the third-round pick out of Ohio State healthy and contributing after he missed most of the offseason program due to a foot injury.
Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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Aiming to make up for lost time
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."
Analysis: 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.
Published: Wed, Aug 10 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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Removed from NFI list
Ruckert (foot) was activated from the non-football injury list Wednesday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Analysis: Ruckert can now practice with the team after missing the start of training camp with a foot injury. The rookie is currently the No. 3 tight end on the Jets' depth chart, behind C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin. Ruckert totaled 54 catches for 615 yards and 12 touchdowns in his time at Ohio State. The Jets' third-round pick in 2022 will now have a chance to prove himself in camp and compete for snaps moving forward.
Published: Wed, Aug 3 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on NFI list
The Jets placed Ruckert (foot) on the non-football injury list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Analysis: Ruckert continues to recover from the foot injury that held him out of June minicamp. C.J. Uzomah (foot) also missed June team activities, while Tyler Conklin has remained healthy since inking with the Jets earlier this offseason. As long as Ruckert is able to return to full health at some point during training camp, he should get a chance to compete for snaps as a rookie.
Published: Thu, Jul 21 at 7:03am by Rotowire.com
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Misses minicamp
Ruckert (foot) didn't participate in June minicamp, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Neither did fellow tight end C.J. Uzomah, who reportedly was nursing a minor injury. Ruckert came to the Jets with a foot injury when they drafted him in the third round at the end of April, but he should have time to recover before training camp. Earning Year 1 snaps will be more of a challenge, as the Jets signed both Uzomah and Tyler Conklin earlier this offseason.
Published: Fri, Jul 1 at 6:30pm by Rotowire.com
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