Mason Taylor’s Tough Start

The Jets’ tight end battle is heating up as rookie Kenyon Sadiq shines, but second-year Mason Taylor—still a second-round pick—must prove he belongs under Frank Reich’s new offense. Despite a rough minicamp moment (a costly drop that could’ve been a TD), Taylor flashed promise last season with 44 catches, 369 yards, and a TD, plus solid run-blocking. With Sadiq now in the mix, Taylor’s got to show why he was drafted—especially in red zone and blocking roles—where his versatility could be vital for the 2026 season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c66410da7c91a386