NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports Jets K Nick Folk is planning to play the 2026 NFL season.

03 March 2026

Folk, 41, is entering year No. 19 in the NFL. He is the NFL’s most accurate kicker since 2023 and made 28-of-29 field goals last season. The veteran is slated to be a top free agent at the kicker position this offseason; whether Folk heads back to the Jets or kicks elsewhere, he will secure a short-term contract as long as he desires to play.