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Mason Taylor sits second on the Jets tight end depth chart behind Kenyon Sadiq, ahead of Jeremy Ruckert and Jelani Woods in a crowded room where the team is unlikely to carry four tight ends.

NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Taylor continued to work as the lead tight end option for the Jets with Kenyon Sadiq sidelined. The source identifies the rookie as a fine speculative late-round dart in a similar mold as Omar Cooper, with talent and potential to work in the offense.

PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Taylor is a favorite pick in Rounds 19-20 in best ball, potentially benefiting from Kenyon Sadiq's prolonged absence. Sadiq may return soon but will likely start in a small role after missing significant time. Taylor caught a 10-yard pass on 3rd-and-9 in preseason Week 2.

PositiveValueAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Mason Taylor caught a 10-yard pass from Geno Smith during Smith's preseason drive and praised Smith's performance and leadership. Taylor noted Smith's demanding nature, motivation, and ability to keep the offense aligned, particularly on third-down conversions, as key strengths that build confidence in the offense.

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PositiveNewsAug 22, 2026Dataroma

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Important fantasy takeaways from last night’s preseason action (Friday 8/21): + Omar Cooper back to starting slot, still clearly behind AD Mitchell it appears. Expecting a lot of 2TE sets w/ Sadiq and Mason Taylor too + Jaylen Warren starts but he and Rico split work evenly, would expect something similar in season to start (Warren > Rico for me) + Jonathon Brooks remains workhorse w/o Chuba, would expect 1A/1B in favor of Chuba to start year but that's just me guessing + Tet McMillan gets sl...

PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Zain Dhanani

Jets film review with Geno: Moved Mason Taylor around (inline, slot, backfield) a lot - he’s just diverse and I still believe presents a threat to Sadiq getting full playing time this season 2WR sets were mainly AD Mitchell and Garrett Wilson Omar Cooper primarily played in the slot - he didn’t look super lost from my perspective Without Breece or ID, Braelon got all the work as expected Personnel was pretty even with 12 and 11 so 2WR / 2TE sets seem prominent

PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Zain Dhanani

Jets film review with Geno: Moved Mason Taylor around (inline, slot, backfield) a lot - he’s just diverse and I still believe presents a threat to Sadiq getting full playing time this season 2WR sets were mainly AD Mitchell and Garrett Wilson Omar Cooper primarily played in the slot - he didn’t look super lost from my perspective Without Breece or ID, Braelon got all the work as expected

Taylor caught a 10-yard completion from Geno Smith on third down during the Jets' opening scoring drive in the preseason game against the Steelers, helping convert a crucial third down in the 10-play, 69-yard touchdown march.

PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Taylor was involved in a third-down conversion on Geno Smith's opening drive, demonstrating offensive involvement in the Jets' passing game.

PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Matt Harmon

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Looks like Omar Cooper Jr. was out with the starting Jets offense for the first two plays of this preseason game. Off the field for the third, fourth and fifth snap, all of which came out of a two WR look. Mason Taylor was the move TE and Jeremy Ruckert the in-line. The next snap was out of a spread look on third down where Cooper was back on the field on third down in the slot.

Taylor ranks eighth on the source's consensus sleeper list with an expert consensus ranking (ECR) of 33 and an average draft position (ADP) of 40, indicating experts value him 7 spots higher than average draft position.

PositiveSleeperAug 19, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Taylor is ahead of rookie Kenyon Sadiq on the Jets tight end depth chart. Sadiq has missed most of training camp, positioning Taylor as the primary option at the position early in the season.

PositiveDepth ChartAug 18, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Mason Taylor saw 8 snaps with the Jets' first-team offense in preseason week 1 and was done after the first drive, making him the likely starter as long as Kenyon Sadiq (hernia) is sidelined. The first-round rookie Sadiq is tentatively expected to be back for Week 1, though Taylor could make things annoying in a similar manner as the Kmet-Loveland and Knox-Kincaid situations seen over the years.

PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Jets TE played eight snaps and caught both of his targets for 19 yards in preseason Week 1; was targeted on two of the first three plays, showing early offensive involvement.

PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Taylor caught Klubnik's first pass of the game, a 12-yard completion on the opening drive, showing early chemistry with the rookie quarterback.

PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsAug 15, 2026Zain Dhanani

Another player Kenyon Sadiq has to compete with to get on the field after missing so much time this offseason Mason Taylor is solid enough/plays in-line Sadiq probably does more slot work so you have to compete with Cooper and Isaiah Williams for those reps

Tight end Mason Taylor connected with rookie Cade Klubnik twice in Klubnik's first NFL appearance, gaining 12 yards on the first completion and 7 yards on the second, establishing early rapport in the preseason game against Tampa Bay.

PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Taylor is ahead of Jelani Woods on the Jets' TE depth chart. Woods has a chance to secure a roster spot behind Taylor and Jeremy Ruckert.

NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Taylor is a Day Two pick from last year who is ahead of rookie Kenyon Sadiq on the Jets' tight end depth chart. Sadiq is fighting for reps behind Taylor.

NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Taylor is a Day Two pick from last year competing ahead of rookie Kenyon Sadiq for tight end reps on the Jets.

NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Taylor has been performing well in training camp and will be among the receiving targets for Geno Smith as the quarterback establishes in-game chemistry with his weapons during the preseason.

NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mason Taylor is finally living up to potential in training camp, suggesting a positive trajectory and improved performance during preseason preparation.

PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jets tight end finally living up to his potential during training camp; the source indicates Taylor is performing well and meeting or exceeding expectations after previous underperformance.

PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026Gang Green Nation

Tight end mentioned in draft consideration; the source expresses uncertainty about the pick, noting it was a debatable choice alongside Aaron Rodgers in the draft sequence.

NegativeValueAug 14, 2026Ron Stewart

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced that starters will play throughout the preseason, including Week 1 vs. the Buccaneers, with Mason Taylor among those expected to play.

PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mason Taylor solidifies the number one tight end job for the Jets with Kenyon Sadiq's hernia setback. Sadiq's absence helps Taylor solidify the number one job, and he is now the preferred target late in drafts for the Jets tight end position.

PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Taylor had a very good performance against the Buccaneers in his sophomore season, continuing a nice summer. He has an uncanny ability to find the soft spot in zones, and when things break down, Smith seems to look for him often. Taylor scored a red zone touchdown on a slant from five yards out on Wednesday. The Kenyon Sadiq draft pick dampened some hype on Taylor's sophomore season, but his performance suggests he remains a key target.

PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mason Taylor (TE/WR, Jets) has an ADP of 215.7 and presents a buying opportunity as the market cools on Kenyon Sadiq, who is down about 20 spots since June. JJ Zachariason notes that Sadiq's decline hasn't yet pushed Taylor's ADP up, creating a nice value window. It won't take much for Taylor to move into the top 200, especially if Sadiq's Week 1 status comes into question.

PositiveValueAug 11, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Taylor is listed in the article's table of late-round risers as a Jets tight end with an ADP of 215.7, indicating he is among the players experiencing market movement during the preseason period.

NegativeValueAug 11, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Tight end Mason Taylor's role may be expanding faster than the Jets anticipated, per the source's training camp coverage, suggesting increased opportunity and involvement.

PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mason Taylor's role may be expanding faster than the Jets anticipated, per the source; this suggests accelerated offensive involvement and potential upside beyond initial projections.

PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Gang Green Nation

The source highlights Mason Taylor as a tight end with an opportunity to make an impression during the preseason, with the headline 'TE Mason Taylor Grabs Opportunity to Flash on the Field' suggesting he is positioned to earn roster time and demonstrate his value during the critical preseason window before roster cuts.

PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Gang Green Nation

2025 second-round pick tight end competing in a talent-rich Jets tight end room alongside first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq and fifth-year veteran Jelani Woods under new offensive coordinator Frank Reich.

NegativeDepth ChartAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mason Taylor is headed for a big Week 1 role with the New York Jets, indicating early-season opportunity and potential fantasy relevance.

PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Second-year tight end Mason Taylor spent about a week in Florida during the offseason training with Geno Smith alongside Adonai Mitchell, building chemistry with the veteran quarterback.

NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

TE Mason Taylor was targeted by Geno Smith on a forced pass through traffic during Jets training camp that resulted in an interception, indicating Smith is looking to involve Taylor in the passing game despite the negative outcome on this particular play.

NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Taylor is currently listed as the Jets' No. 1 TE ahead of first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq, who is dealing with a recovery setback from hernia surgery. Taylor's depth chart position benefits from Sadiq's injury complications.

PositiveDepth ChartAug 4, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

PositiveUsageAug 4, 2026Zain Dhanani

Kenyon Sadiq can’t catch a break after missing OTAs and now training camp Will be hard to catch up to Mason Taylor and have a serious full time role early in the season if he misses a lot of training camp here Take: I’m probably leaning towards not drafting much anymore - helps Omar Cooper/AD Mitchell potentially stay on the field more. Omar Cooper was probably going to operate out of the slot similar to Sadiq, so bigger bump to him.

PositiveUsageAug 4, 202632BeatWriters

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Practice is over. Even day for both sides. - Thought Cade Klubnik was excellent today. Continue to be immensely impressed with his reads and delivery. - AZ Thomas is making a strong jump and showing he’s worthy of the FT role. - Slow start for Geno, but thought he rallied with some good throws late. - Last few practices have been very strong for Jamien Sherwood both against the run and in coverage. - Uneven day from Mason Taylor. Some good route-running but bad drops. Need to see more from hi...