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Jets Lose 26-Year-Old Tight End to Division Rival Dolphins
Zack Kuntz signs futures contract with Miami after struggling to find a role in New York
Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:07pm
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The New York Jets have lost former seventh-round pick Zack Kuntz to their AFC East division rival, the Miami Dolphins. Kuntz, a 26-year-old tight end with impressive size and athleticism, was unable to establish himself on the Jets' roster over the past two seasons, appearing in just two games. The Dolphins, facing free agency questions at the tight end position, have signed Kuntz to a futures contract, hoping to unlock his potential.
Why it matters
The Jets are in the midst of a rebuild, having traded away key defensive pieces like Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. Losing a young, developmental player like Kuntz to a division rival is a setback, as the Jets look to restock their roster with talent. The Dolphins, meanwhile, see an opportunity to take a low-risk flier on a player with intriguing physical tools.
The details
Kuntz, a 6-foot-8, 250-pound tight end, was originally drafted by the Jets in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He struggled to earn playing time in New York, appearing in just two games and playing a total of 13 offensive snaps over the past two seasons. The Dolphins, facing potential free agent departures at tight end, have signed Kuntz to a futures contract, hoping to develop his raw potential.
- Kuntz was drafted by the Jets in the 7th round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
- Kuntz appeared in 2 games for the Jets over the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
- The Dolphins signed Kuntz to a futures contract on February 7, 2026.
The players
Zack Kuntz
A 26-year-old tight end who was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the 7th round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
New York Jets
An NFL team that is currently in a rebuilding phase, having traded away key defensive pieces like Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams.
Miami Dolphins
An AFC East division rival of the Jets, who have signed Kuntz to a futures contract in hopes of developing his raw potential at the tight end position.
What’s next
The Dolphins will look to develop Kuntz during the offseason and see if he can earn a roster spot and contribute in 2026.
The takeaway
The Jets' loss of Kuntz to their division rival Dolphins is a setback in their ongoing rebuild, as they look to restock their roster with talented young players. The Dolphins, meanwhile, see an opportunity to take a low-risk flier on a player with intriguing physical tools, hoping to unlock his potential.
