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Ruckert signed a two-year, $10 million extension with the Jets on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. 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.
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Ruckert caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jaguars. 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.
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Ruckert is set to have a bigger role in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. 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 a further increased target share in Sunday's contest as well.
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Ruckert caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Falcons. 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.
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Ruckert caught his only target for 24 yards in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Bengals. 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.
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Completed Games
| WK | OPP | TAR | RECPT | REYD | REAVG | RETD | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8.00 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | BUF | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5.00 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | @TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | @MIA | 1 | 1 | 23 | 23.00 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | DAL | 4 | 4 | 28 | 7.00 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | DEN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | CAR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | @CIN | 1 | 1 | 24 | 24.00 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | CLE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | @NE | 5 | 4 | 23 | 5.75 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | @BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | ATL | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6.00 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | MIA | 3 | 2 | 19 | 9.50 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | @JAC | 2 | 2 | 13 | 6.50 | 0 | 1 |
| PROJECTION | 37 | 24 | 193 | 8.04 | 1 | 18 | |
Scheduled Games
| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 12/21 | @New Orleans | 6 | 6.14 |
| 17 | 12/28 | New England | 25 | 8.86 |
| 18 | 01/04 | @Buffalo | 2 | 4.00 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Tar | Recpt | ReYd | ReTD | ReFD | ReAvg | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 20 | 163 | 1 | 8 | 8.15 | 18 |
| 2024 | 28 | 18 | 105 | 0 | 6 | 5.83 | 6 |
| 2023 | 22 | 16 | 151 | 0 | 6 | 9.44 | 10 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8.00 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Year Avg | 17 | 12 | 88 | 0 | 4 | 7.33 | 2 |
| Career | 75 | 55 | 427 | 1 | 20 | 7.76 |