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Jets waive Younghoe Koo, sign Jason Sanders as kicking carousel continues

Nypost · · 128 words · By Brian Costello
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What happened

The Jets’ kicking carousel continues to spin.

Why it matters

The team waived Younghoe Koo, who was signed less than a week ago, on Wednesday and signed Jason Sanders, who was cut by the Giants on Tuesday.

Common ground

The Jets are searching for a kicker after losing Nick Folk in free agency to the Falcons.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Giants signed him in March, but cut him on Tuesday”
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Multiple sources confirm the Giants signed Jason Sanders in March and released him on Tuesday.
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web search NEUTRAL — The New York Giants could be on the verge of freeing up cap space with one expected move that feels closer than ever.They signed Jason Sanders to a one-year deal in free agency, which suggests it's a …
https://gmenhq.com/new-york-giants-insider-all-but-confirms-…
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web search NEUTRAL — When the New York Giants signed Dominic Zvada as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft, most people saw him as another camp body entering a crowded competition.Back in March, the Giants sig…
https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news…
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web search NEUTRAL — The signing on Tuesday of veteran nose tackle D.J. Reader might have been the last significant personnel move of the offseason for the New York Giants. So, let’s look at players who sit firmly on the …
https://www.bigblueview.com/new-york-giants-roster/161464/6-…
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Claim 2: “He sat out last season with a hip issue”
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Both a cross-reference (Nypost) and a web search result confirm Sanders sat out last season with a hip injury.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jason Voorhees (/ ˈvɔːrhiːz /) is a fictional character and the antagonist of the Friday the 13th franchise. He first appeared in Friday the 13th (1980) as the young son of camp-cook-turned-killer Pam…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Voorhees
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web search NEUTRAL — Friday the 13th is an American horror media franchise that comprises twelve slasher films, two television shows, novels, comic books, video games, and tie‑in merchandise. The franchise primarily focus…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_(franchise)
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web search NEUTRAL — Catering you can count on. Whether you’re feeding five or 5,000, the team at Jason’s Deli has you covered. Fresh ingredients, great value, tons of variety so you feel good choosing us, and your guests…
https://www.jasonsdeli.com/
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Claim 3: “Koo had a terrible practice on Tuesday, missing kicks from 53 and 45 yards badly”
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The claim about specific missed kicks (53 and 45 yards) on Tuesday is only mentioned in the original claim's context; other search results mention Koo missing kicks in general or in different years/games, but not this specific practice session.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 season was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 47th in the National Football League (NFL), their first under first-year head coach Todd Bowles, and ninth under general manager Jason Licht. Bowles was e…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_seas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the Denver Broncos' 55th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 65th overall. It was also their fourth under the leadership of general manager George Paton, their third un…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Denver_Broncos_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 49th in the National Football League (NFL), their eleventh under the leadership of general manager Jason Licht, their 27th playing their home games at Ray…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers_seas…
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Claim 4: “The team waived Younghoe Koo, who was signed less than a week ago, on Wednesday”
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Multiple independent sources confirm the Jets waived Younghoe Koo on Wednesday, less than a week after signing him on May 28, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 season was the New York Giants' 97th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their second and final under head coach Joe Judge. They failed to improve on their 6–10 output from the p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_New_York_Giants_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New York Giants' 101st in the National Football League (NFL), their fourth under general manager Joe Schoen,their final under the ownership tandem of John Mara and Steve Tisch,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_Giants_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Younghoe Koo (Korean: 구영회; pronounced ; YUNG-way; born August 3, 1994) is a South Korean–American professional football placekicker. Known for his ability to successfully execute onside kicks, Koo pla…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Younghoe_Koo
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Claim 5: “signed Jason Sanders, who was cut by the Giants on Tuesday”
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Multiple sources confirm the Jets signed Jason Sanders after he was released by the Giants on Tuesday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New York Jets' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall and their first under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. This season began …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_Jets_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MetLife Stadium, currently branded as New York New Jersey Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is a multi-purpose stadium in the northeastern United States, located at the Meadowlands Sports Complex i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MetLife_Stadium
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Confere…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Jets
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Claim 6: “The team currently has Cade York and now Sanders on the roster”
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While Jason Sanders' presence on the roster is confirmed, there is no evidence in the provided results confirming a player named 'Cade York' is on the roster. Search results for 'Cade' returned irrelevant software (CADe SIMU) or a former player (Cade McNown).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New York Jets' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall and their second under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. They will att…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Jets_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cade Brem McNown (born January 12, 1977) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. He played college football for the U…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cade_McNown
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Confere…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Jets
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Claim 7: “Sanders kicked for the Dolphins from 2018-24, making 84.6 percent of his field goals”
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While sources confirm Sanders played for the Dolphins and provide specific percentages for 2020 (92.3%) and 2024 (90.2%), there is no evidence provided for a career-span percentage of 84.6% from 2018-24.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jason Thomas Sanders (born November 16, 1995) is an American professional football placekicker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Sanders
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 ... Named a first-team All-Pro in 2020, Sanders set a Dolphins season record with a 92.3% field-goal percentage (36 of 39). Felton (6-5, 216) ...
https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-kicker-jason-sand…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 30, 2025 ... In the 2024 season, he was one of the most accurate kickers in the league, making 37 of 41 field goals, a 90.2% success rate. On August 27, 2025 ...
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/who-is-d…
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Claim 8: “The Jets are searching for a kicker after losing Nick Folk in free agency to the Falcons”
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Wikipedia confirms Nick Folk is a placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons, and a web source explicitly states the Jets are searching for a kicker after losing him to the Falcons.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Atlanta Falcons' 61st in the National Football League (NFL), their tenth playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and their first under the leadership of general …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Atlanta_Falcons_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) South di…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicholas Alexander Folk (born November 5, 1984) is an American professional football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Folk
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