In advance of the second day of this year’s draft kicking off, the Jets have taken care of some special teams business. Long snapper Thomas Hennessy has signed a four-year extension, as noted (on Twitter) by his agency. The deal includes the most guaranteed money at the position around the league (which was previously the case for Cowboys snapper Joe Cardona, at $2.6MM).
The 28-year-old joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2017, signing with the Colts. He was traded to the Jets later that offseason, though, and has remained in New York ever since. Hennessy has played in 98 games, making him the longest-tenure player on the team; he has yet to miss a contest during his career.
The Duke alum has been consistent during his time with the Jets, making multiple tackles in each season (and 20 in total). His track record in that department – and, more importantly, with respect to accurate snaps – has landed him another long-term extension. Hennessy inked a four-year, $4.4MM deal in 2019, and his level of play will allow him another, similar, pact.
The Jets re-signed kicker Greg Zuerlein last month, giving them familiarity at that position, as this Hennessy agreement will also do. New York reunited with veteran Thomas Morstead to handle punting duties, meaning their special teams battery is now in place for the 2023 campaign.