Ben Barten struggles in preseason debut with New York Jets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Ben Barten made his preseason debut with the New York Jets against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 17, recording just one tackle. The Jets lost the game 24-16, and Barten received a low evaluation from Pro Football Focus, ranking as the team's ninth-lowest graded player with a score of 42.0. This performance comes after he was cut by the New York Giants prior to training camp. Barten, 24, aims to improve and secure a spot on the roster as he heads into the final weeks of the preseason.
- •Ben Barten plays for New York Jets in preseason opener
- •Jets lose to Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16
- •Barten records one tackle in his debut
- •Pro Football Focus rates Barten with a score of 42.0
- •Barten seeks to improve in remaining preseason games
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Former Wisconsin star has rough NFL introduction with New York Jets
"The New York Jets decided to take a chance on Ben Barten, but it's one they may be regretting.
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