FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Jets waived kicker Sam Ficken on Saturday and activated right guard Greg Van Roten from injured reserve in a series of roster moves ahead of the season finale at New England.
Ficken, the Jets' primary kicker the past two seasons, had a field goal and an extra point blocked last week - although special teams coordinator Brant Boyer blamed the misses on protection issues. But with Ficken out, Chase McLaughlin will make his Jets debut Sunday against the Patriots.
McLaughlin was claimed last month off waivers from Jacksonville.