"Tight end Jeremy Ruckert agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract extension on Wednesday, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The deal can be worth a maximum of $5.5 million per year, the source said. Editor's Picks Ruckert, a 2022 third-round pick, has produced at a modest level -- only 55 receptions and one touchdown for his career -- but he's a reliable blocker and a contributor on special teams. Coach Aaron Glenn sees Ruckert as an ideal fit in the culture he's trying to build."
"Used mainly as the No. 2 tight end, behind rookie Mason Taylor, Ruckert has set career highs this season for receptions (20) and receiving yards (163). With 383 offensive snaps, he's on the verge of setting a career high in that category, too. For Ruckert, who played his college ball at Ohio State, this an extension of his boyhood dream. He grew up a Jets fan in Lindenhurst, New York. General manager Darren Mougey is trying to be proactive with pending free agents. Last week, he signed starting center Josh Myers to a two-year, $11 million extension."
The New York Jets signed tight end Jeremy Ruckert to a two-year, $10 million extension, with a maximum value of $5.5 million per year. Ruckert, a 2022 third-round pick, has modest receiving numbers but is valued as a reliable blocker and special-teams contributor. He has served mainly as the No. 2 tight end behind rookie Mason Taylor while setting season highs in receptions and receiving yards. Ruckert increased his offensive snaps this season and grew up a Jets fan after playing college football at Ohio State. General manager Darren Mougey has been extending pending free agents proactively.
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