Anders Carlson's release from the New York Jets on June 18, 2025, marks a significant shift in their special teams strategy. Despite making 13-of-15 field goals in 2024, his struggles with extra points, converting only 12-of-15, led to his current free-agent status. At 27, Carlson's NFL future hinges on overcoming his consistency issues, particularly with PATs, which have been a career-long challenge.
The Jets have signed Harrison Mevis, a promising kicker from the UFL's Birmingham Stallions, where he made 20-of-21 field goals (95.2%) in 2025. Mevis, at 23, brings a fresh dynamic to the Jets' roster, with a strong leg and proven accuracy, albeit outside the NFL regular season. His college career at Missouri, highlighted by an 84.0% field goal percentage, suggests potential for success in the NFL.
Fantasy Implications: Carlson's waiver significantly impacts his fantasy relevance for 2025. Unless he signs with another team and secures a starting role, he remains a non-factor. Conversely, Mevis, if he wins the Jets' kicking job, could be a valuable fantasy asset given his accuracy and leg strength, making him a potential sleeper pick in deeper leagues.
