Hough withdraws and interior is renovated
He just made a big break last season. bryce huff He reportedly left the team as a free agent and joined the Eagles on a three-year contract with $34.4 guaranteed. In 37 games from 2020-2022, Huff totaled 7.5 sacks, 7 TFL, and 22 QB hits. But he moved to another level, appearing in 17 games and playing 480 snaps (42%) with 10 sacks, 10 TFLs, and 21 QB hits.
The Jets are Will McDonald, was selected 15th overall in April last year and was waiting in the wings. He had three sacks, four TFLs, and five QB hits on 184 defensive snaps (19%) in his first year. This is a small sample size, so it doesn't mean McDonald will immediately transition into an eight-sack performer with similar snap counts as Huff. However, the 6-3, 241-pound defender is exceptionally athletic and will have a chance to shine in the system.
Look no further for McDonald's Jermaine Johnson For motivation. Johnson had 2.5 sacks, three TFLs, five QB hits and played 312 defensive snaps (34%) in 14 games during his rookie season. Johnson, selected 26th overall in 2022, had 7.5 sacks, 11 TFL, 16 QB hits (including the No. 6 pick in Cleveland) and played 748 total plays (66%) as a sophomore. ).
NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported that the Jets will host Edge. Jadeveon Clowney In preparation for Tuesday's visit. In his full season with the Ravens, Clowney tied a career-high with 9.5 sacks and had 19 QB hits. He was on the field for 57% of the Ravens' snaps, and his 654 play totals were surpassed by only two players: Jets DT Quinnen Williams (779) and Johnson.
The Jets have gotten much younger around superstar DT Williams.former cardinals DT Leki Fotu (6-5, 334) Al Woods (6-4, 309) Role as a space eater. Fotu, who had career highs with 2.5 sacks and 28 tackles on 298 snaps (40%) last season at Arizona State, is a former rugby player with power and good movement, and is 12 years younger than Woods, 37. It's below.
Former 49ers first round pick Javon Kinlaw (6-5, 319) will be reunited with Robert Saleh. He has exceptional length and made a breakthrough last season with a career-high 3.5 sacks, 4 TFLs, and 6 QB hits.His arrival just coincided with the next day. quinton jefferson (6-4, 291), with a career-best six sacks, was third on the Jets in 2023 before being transferred to Cleveland. Although Jefferson's 469 snaps (49%) were the fewest in the last six seasons, it still speaks to the dominance of the Jets' DL rotation and Williams.
a solomon thomas Given his motor and scheme familiarity, it also makes sense to re-sign him. Last season, Thomas appeared in 17 games and played 484 snaps, setting a career high with five sacks.
Corey Davis to return to NFL
On Thursday, the Jets released a WR. corey davis He was removed from the reserve/retired list and became a free agent. Davis, whose 70% snap completion rate in 2022 was the lowest in the last six seasons in the NFL, averaged 14.2 yards per catch for his career, with 72% (197 of 273) of his receptions resulting in a first down. . He is a big-bodied target and has a physical presence in the run game. Like Davis, mike williams The former first-round pick is looking for his next contract. Williams (6-4, 218), who was selected seventh overall out of Clemson in 2017, will be returning from a torn ACL suffered in Week 3 of last season against Minnesota. The former Charger appeared in 88 games, averaging 15.6 yards on 309 receptions and scoring 31 TDs. odell beckham jr.His 50% snap share with Baltimore last season was the lowest of his career, but he has 566 career grabs and 59 career touchdowns. tyler boydHe has been a model of consistency for Cincinnati, averaging 6,000 yards receiving on 513 catches on 824 offensive plays last season. The big sloth (6-2, 203 games) averaged 64 receptions and 12 TDs from 2021 to 2023.
