New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor (ankle) has returned to training camp practice and is a full-go, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Taylor has recovered quickly from what was being called a high-ankle sprain. The 21-year-old second-rounder missed the team's preseason opener last week, but now that he's back to full practices, he should be able to suit up for Saturday's second preseason game against the New York Giants. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues are probably going to ignore Taylor in 12-team leagues, but it's worth noting that he's fully expected to open the year as the Jets' top pass-catching tight end. The Jets' offense is expected to lean heavily on the ground game, but quarterback Justin Fields won't have many weapons to throw to outside of WR1 Garrett Wilson. Taylor should be a TE3 with upside for more.
Aug 12, 2025 3:08 PM EST
New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor (ankle) has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain, according to Connor Hughes of SNY. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be sidelined for at least the opening game of the preseason and potentially longer, given the severity. The Jets selected the former LSU Tiger in the second round (42nd overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft. Taylor tallied a career-high 546 yards on 55 receptions during his final season at LSU in 2024. For the time being, Jeremy Ruckert and Stone Smartt should continue to see most of the starting opportunities. Taylor appears to have a path to earning the starting role, given the lack of production on the depth chart. However, this injury could make it difficult for Taylor to earn key reps during training camp. For now, fantasy managers should view him as a dynasty stash and only a late-round option in deeper, 14+ team redraft leagues.
Aug 5, 2025 11:27 AM EST
New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor (ankle) did not practice on Monday because of an ankle injury, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post. Head coach Aaron Glenn will provide an update on Taylor's status on Tuesday. A second-round pick from LSU, Taylor has been a standout this summer and will have a strong chance to earn the No. 1 tight end job if he's healthy. Jeremy Ruckert is listed as the starter ahead of Taylor on the Jets' unofficial depth chart, but he caught just 35 passes and no touchdowns over 41 games in his first three seasons. Taylor, on the other hand, racked up 129 receptions and six scores during his three-year run at LSU.
Aug 4, 2025 8:24 PM EST
New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor has been the clear starter during training camp, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. The second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of LSU already finds himself above veterans Jeremy Ruckert and Stone Smartt early in his first offseason, and star wideout teammate Garrett Wilson has taken notice. "He's got great hands, he finds a way to be open when he needs to be," Wilson said. "I think he's got a bright future ahead of him. He's really going to help us this year. He came in ready." While fantasy managers should consider Taylor as a later-round sleeper in preseason drafts, it usually takes tight ends time to develop, and the passing offense likely has limited upside and volume with Justin Fields at the helm. In deeper setups, he's worth a flyer, but it would be somewhat of a surprise if he's a consistent fantasy option in 2025. Taylor enters the NFL after snagging 55 passes for 546 yards and two touchdowns for the Tigers in 2024.
Jul 31, 2025 3:32 PM EST
The New York Jets and tight end Mason Taylor have agreed to terms on a four-year rookie contract, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. The Jets drafted Taylor out of LSU in the second round of the 2025 draft, and he appears to be the favorite to start at tight end as a rookie. In his final college season at LSU, Taylor had 55 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns. Previous reporting has indicated that the Jets expect him to contribute to the offense immediately, and there's certainly an opportunity for pass-catchers behind star wide receiver Garrett Wilson to emerge. New York's other options at tight end entering camp are Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt, and Zack Kuntz. Now that he's under contract with the team, Taylor will have a full training camp to build chemistry with Jets quarterback Justin Fields.
Jul 18, 2025 10:58 AM EST
New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor is "going to be a crucial part of the offense immediately," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. A second-round pick out of LSU, Taylor appears to be the clear top dog in a Jets tight end room that also includes Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt, and Zack Kuntz. Rosenblatt also notes that Taylor is one of many of this year's second-rounders who have yet to sign a rookie contract, so he is at risk of not being in camp this weekend when Jets rookies are due to report. In 12 games last year at LSU, Taylor recorded 55 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns. The Jets figure to be a run-heavy offense behind dual-threat quarterback Justin Fields and star running back Breece Hall. However, there is an opportunity for pass-catchers to emerge behind wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who is the clear number one target for Fields.
Jul 17, 2025 6:11 PM EST
The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt reports that New York Jets rookie second-round tight end Mason Taylor is starting to make waves during offseason workouts and looks like the tight end most ready to make an impact in the passing game for the Jets. However, if he's going to be on the field more than the team's other TEs, Rosenblatt thinks he needs to show more as a blocker. "I think he's been doing an outstanding job," head coach Aaron Glenn said. "It's not just the pass-catching that's what you guys see. But it's the blocking that really gets me going." The 21-year-old was a three-year starter in the SEC and could make an immediate impact for the Jets and fantasy managers as a starter sooner than later in his rookie season. Taylor has a real opportunity to see significant targets behind receiver Garrett Wilson, although New York's offense could lean on the ground game.
Jun 9, 2025 12:22 PM EST
The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that rookie second-round tight end Mason Taylor will immediately walk into the Jets building at the top of the tight end depth chart going into his rookie season in 2025. Jeremy Ruckert projects as the No. 2, but he has yet to make an impact since the Jets drafted him in 2022. The Jets are at least hoping he can take a step forward as a blocker and contribute in the running game. The 20-year-old Taylor not only will be a starter immediately, but he could see plenty of targets from quarterback Justin Fields in his first year in the NFL, giving him TE1 fantasy upside in 2025. Outside of WR1 Garrett Wilson, the Jets don't exactly star-studded receiving depth in Josh Reynolds, Allen Lazard and Arian Smith. Taylor will have intriguing rookie upside, but he'll still be better off drafted as a TE2 sleeper than a staple for those in single-TE leagues.
Apr 29, 2025 4:39 PM EST
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