- Jeremy Ruckert
- #89
- Team NYJ
- Pos TE
- Status AActive
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One catch in Week 17
Ruckert caught one of three targets for two yards in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: In the ongoing absence of Mason Taylor (neck), Ruckert has ceded most of the pass-catching opportunities to Stone Smartt. Ruckert has three catches for 16 yards on six targets over the past two games, while Smartt has caught seven of eight targets for 52 yards in that span. Heading into the regular-season finale against the Bills, Ruckert has exceeded two catches only twice this season.
Published: Mon, Dec 29 at 7:30am by Rotowire.com
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Inks extension with Gang Green
Ruckert signed a two-year, $10 million extension with the Jets on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The fourth-year pro from Ohio State has agreed to a new deal that keeps him with the Jets through the 2027 season. Ruckert has played a reserve role for most of his NFL career, catching 55 of 75 targets for 427 receiving yards and one touchdowns across 55 games. His role in the Jets' offense could grow following Wednesday's extension, though he's still expected to remain the top backup behind Mason Taylor.
Published: Wed, Dec 17 at 9:10am by Rotowire.com
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Catches two passes vs. Jacksonville
Ruckert caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: The Ohio State product recorded the fifth-most receiving yards on the Jets while filling in for the injured Mason Taylor (neck) during Sunday's loss. Ruckert has now caught 20 of 23 targets for 163 yards and one touchdown across 14 appearances this season. He's expected to return to a reserve role if Taylor is active for the Week 16 matchup against the Saints.
Published: Mon, Dec 15 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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Prepared for increased role
Ruckert is set to have a bigger role in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In the absence of Mason Taylor (neck), Ruckert is set to take on a bigger role, likely in both the pass and run game. The tight end will likely be utilized as an additional blocker to protect Brady Cook and to open up holes for Breece Hall, but his ability in the receiving game cannot be understated. Ruckert has 18 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown on 21 targets this season as the backup to Mason Taylor. Being thrust into the No. 1 tight end role means the 2022 third-rounder could see…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in Week 14 loss
Ruckert caught two of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Ruckert has registered multiple catches in consecutive games for the first time this season. He remains a distant second on the depth chart behind Mason Taylor, and Ruckert has yet to exceed 28 yards in a game in 2025.
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 5:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches both targets in win
Ruckert caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Ruckert reached double digits in receiving yards for the sixth time in 12 games this season. He continues to work as the No. 2 tight end behind rookie second-round pick Mason Taylor heading into a Week 14 home game against the Dolphins.
Published: Sun, Nov 30 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Ties career high with four catches
Ruckert caught four of five targets for 23 yards in Thursday's 27-14 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Ruckert tied for the team lead in catches with Mason Taylor, as Justin Fields frequently looked for his tight ends in the absence of top wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee), who was placed on IR prior to the game. Taylor has a higher ceiling as a pass catcher than Ruckert, as the latter hasn't exceeded 28 yards in a game this season. Ruckert's four catches tied his career high, which he set in Week 5 against the Cowboys.
Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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Another one-catch game
Ruckert caught his only target for no gain in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Ruckert's catch accounted for one of just six passes completed by Justin Fields, who threw for only 54 yards in the win. Ruckert's backup role in a low-octane passing offense doesn't inspire much confidence for fantasy production.
Published: Mon, Nov 10 at 7:56am by Rotowire.com
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One catch in Week 8 win
Ruckert caught his only target for 24 yards in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Ruckert maintained a secondary role as Mason Taylor (quadriceps) suited up after being listed as questionable. Taylor led the team with eight targets and caught the game-winning touchdown. Ruckert's likely to remain in a backup role after the Jets' Week 9 bye.
Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 7:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Blanked by Panthers
Ruckert didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Ruckert seemingly had an opportunity to step up, as the Jets were without top wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) and the Panthers entered Week 7 having allowed the most yards in the league to tight ends. Instead, Ruckert was blanked completely while Mason Taylor also came up short of expectations with three catches for 31 yards on five targets. Taylor has clearly surpassed Ruckert in the passing game heading into a Week 8 trip to Cincinnati.
Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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No targets in London
Ruckert wasn't targeted in Sunday's 13-11 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Ruckert reverted to being a non-factor in the passing game after a four-catch outing in Week 5 against the Cowboys. He was on the field for 22 of the Jets' 57 snaps on offense. Ruckert should continue to work behind Mason Taylor in Week 7against the Panthers.
Published: Mon, Oct 13 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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Impresses in Week 5
Ruckert caught all four of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 37-22 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Ruckert doubled his reception total through the Jets' first four games, and he's now caught eight passes for 72 yards and a touchdown on the season. The Ohio State product was productive despite playing behind Mason Taylor, who posted a receiving line of 9-67-0 on 12 targets. Ruckert likely benefitted from a pass-heavy game script with the Jets trailing by as many as 27 points during Sunday's loss. However, a similar situation could play out in Week 6, as the Jets face a talented Broncos squad…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 6 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in 23-yard pass
Ruckert caught his lone target for 23 yards during the Jets' 27-21 loss to the Dolphins on Monday.
Analysis: Ruckert continues to be firmly entrenched as the Jets' TE2 behind rookie first-rounder Mason Taylor, with the former playing 25 snaps on offense and seven on special teams during Monday's loss. Ruckert has opened the 2025 regular season with a 4-44-1 line through four games.
Published: Tue, Sep 30 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores first NFL TD
Ruckert caught his only target for a five-yard touchdown in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Ruckert caught his first NFL touchdown in his 43rd game. It came on a pass from Tyrod Taylor to cap the scoring with 3:28 remaining in the fourth quarter. Taylor could start in Week 3 against the Buccaneers if Justin Fields (concussion) isn't ready to return, so perhaps Ruckert will have a chance to build on their connection in this game.
Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 6:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches to Taylor's one
Ruckert caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Ruckert had one more target than Mason Taylor, though the rookie second-round pick turned his only look into a 20-yard catch. Ruckert looks like he'll have some involvement on offense, but the 2022 third-round draft pick hasn't scored a touchdown through 42 NFL games.
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 7:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches 18 passes in 2024
Ruckert caught 18 of 28 targets for 105 yards in the 2024 season.
Analysis: Ruckert worked as the No. 2 tight end behind Tyler Conklin, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent. If the Jets don't re-sign Conklin, they will almost certainly look to bring in another starter rather than promote Ruckert, who has yet to score a touchdown in 41 NFL games since being selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Published: Thu, Jan 9 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to backup spot
Ruckert caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Ruckert returned to a backup role with Tyler Conklin (personal) back from a one-game absence, but Ruckert had only one catch while Conklin was sidelined in Week 15 against the Jaguars. The 2022 third-round draft pick has shown limited upside as a pass catcher, as Ruckert has yet to score a touchdown in his career.
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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One catch in Conklin's absence
Ruckert caught one of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 32-25 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Ruckert was the only Jets tight end to be targeted in the absence of Tyler Conklin (personal), but the Lindenhurst, NY native didn't take advantage of the added opportunities. Ruckert has yet to exceed 17 yards in a game this season, and he won't have much fantasy upside in Week 16 against the Rams, regardless of Conklin's availability.
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 8:24am by Rotowire.com
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Poised for starting duties Sunday
Ruckert is expected to serve as the Jets' starting tight end in Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to Tyler Conklin (personal) being ruled out for the contest, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Conklin sitting out for the first time all season, Ruckert should have his best opportunity to date to see extended playing time. Until this Sunday, Conklin hasn't missed any games during his three-year tenure with the Jets, which has coincided with Ruckert's run in New York after he was selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Ruckert hasn't played more than 50 percent of the Jets' offensive snaps or drawn more than three targets in any of his 13 appearances this season, but he…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 6:20am by Rotowire.com
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Blanked in Week 14
Ruckert didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Ruckert remains a non-factor in fantasy, having failed to surpass 17 yards in a game this season. He'll likely continue to work as the backup to Tyler Conklin in Week 15 against the Jaguars.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 8:12am by Rotowire.com
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Another one-catch outing
Ruckert caught one of two targets for three yards in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Ruckert saw a 25 percent snap share while starter Tyler Conklin had four catches and played 82 percent of snaps on offense. With 17 yards or fewer in every game this season, Ruckert remains firmly off the fantasy radar ahead of a Week 14 road game against the Dolphins.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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One catch against Colts
Ruckert caught one of two targets for six yards in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Ruckert was on the field for 15 of 51 snaps on offense while Tyler Conklin played 47. Kenny Yeboah upstaged both of them with an 11-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter on one of Yeboah's three offensive snaps.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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Season-high 17 yards in loss
Ruckert caught both of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 31-6 loss to Arizona.
Analysis: Ruckert was the Jets' most productive tight end in the loss, but he played only 20 snaps on offense compared to Tyler Conklin's 45. Ruckert has yet to score a touchdown in his 34-game NFL career, and his 17 yards against the Cardinals marked a season high.
Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 7:51am by Rotowire.com
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Catches only target in win
Ruckert caught his only target for four yards in Thursday's 21-13 win over the Texans.
Analysis: Ruckert, Tyler Conklin and Kenny Yeboah contributed one catch apiece. As usual, Ruckert operated as the No. 2 tight end behind Conklin, with that role resulting in a 36 percent snap share for the 2022 third-round draft pick out of Ohio State in Thursday's win.
Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 6:50am by Rotowire.com
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Season-high three catches in loss
Ruckert caught all three of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 25-22 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: As usual, Ruckert was a distant No. 2 at tight end behind Tyler Conklin, who caught a short touchdown for the second consecutive game. Ruckert has yet to exceed 15 receiving yards in a game this season, and the 2022 third-round draft pick is still searching for his first career touchdown heading into Week 9 against the Texans.
Published: Mon, Oct 28 at 6:24am by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in Week 6
Ruckert caught two of three targets for seven yards in Monday's 23-20 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Ruckert finished with a nearly identical stat line to Tyler Conklin, who caught two of three targets for 10 yards while playing through a hip injury. Conklin had 17 targets to Ruckert's two over the previous two games, and Ruckert was on the field for only 48 percent of New York's snaps on offense Monday, so Ruckert remains a fantasy afterthought heading into Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Published: Tue, Oct 15 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Two receptions in Week 4
Ruckert caught both of his targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Ruckert has put together back-to-back two-catch efforts, but he has just four targets to Tyler Conklin's 14 over that span. With Conklin firmly atop the depth chart and the Jets' offense as a whole struggling to find consistency, Ruckert remains off the fantasy radar until further notice.
Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 7:13am by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in Thursday's win
Ruckert caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Thursday's 24-3 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Ruckert made his first two catches of the season as Aaron Rodgers completed multiple passes to eight different players. While this was Ruckert's best game of the young season, that was also the case for Tyler Conklin, who cemented his standing as the Jets' top tight end with five catches for a team-high 93 yards on six targets.
Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 6:10am by Rotowire.com
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Blanked on three Week 2 targets
Ruckert didn't catch any of his three targets in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Ruckert played only 21 of 57 snaps on offense compared to 53 of 57 for Tyler Conklin, but Ruckert finished with one more target. The third-year pro didn't take advantage of his opportunities, which included an end-zone target on which Ruckert seemed to cut his route a little short. Ruckert's still searching for his first catch of the season heading into Thursday's home opener against the Patriots.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 7:07am by Rotowire.com
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Works as Conklin's backup
Ruckert wasn't targeted in Monday's 32-19 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Tyler Conklin's two targets accounted for all of the pass-catching opportunities afforded to Jets tight ends in the season opener. Ruckert played 33 percent of snaps on offense to Conklin's 90 percent, so it would likely take an injury to Conklin to clear the way for Ruckert to see significant playing time.
Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 5:52am by Rotowire.com
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Participating in OTAs
Ruckert (concussion) took part in OTAs on Tuesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ruckert appeared in the first 15 games for the Jets last season, but he missed the final two contests due to a concussion he sustained in Week 16 against the Commanders. Ruckert served as the backup tight end behind Tyler Conklin, finishing with 16 catches on 22 targets for 151 yards while playing 301 snaps on offense and 205 snaps on special teams. Ruckert caught passes from quarterback Aaron Rodgers during seven-on-seven drills Tuesday.
Published: Tue, May 21 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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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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