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New York Jets release kicker Brett Maher; Sam Ficken wins battle

To make room for new wide receiver Donte Moncrief, the Jets have released kicker Brett Maher, according to the team’s official Twitter account.

We’ve signed WR Donte Moncrief and released K Brett Maher.

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— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 31, 2020

Maher’s release means that Sam Ficken has won the kicking battle – at least for now.

Ficken and Maher, who ranked 30th and 32nd in field goal percentage last year, respectively, seemed to be neck-and-neck throughout camp, but it appears that Ficken sealed the deal at yesterday’s MetLife Stadium practice.