Andrew Beck declares himself Jets ‘emergency specialist’ with more potential kicking duties to come

Jets fullback and tight end Andrew Beck kicked off five times in the defeat to Kansas City, adding an unusual third role to his duties. Special teams coach Chris Banjo said the change was intended to put an extra tackler on the field after the Jets conceded a kickoff return touchdown against the Raiders.

Beck had never kicked in a game before and is also the team’s emergency long snapper. His only error was kicking the ball out of bounds to start the second half, giving the Chiefs possession at their 40-yard line before they scored; he practised kick-offs again this week, though his role against Buffalo was uncertain. The Jets also activated safety VJ Payne from injured reserve, waived offensive lineman Kohl Levao, and NFL-fined tackle Armand Membou $14,926 for removing his helmet.