Jets Eye Extension for Jowon Briggs | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Word is, the New York Jets might be looking to lock down some defensive talent before the year wraps up. Specifically, there's buzz about the offensive tackle Joanne Briggs getting a new contract. He's only 25, but he's been showing out, especially with his past rush and runstop numbers last season. Even with other guys on the roster, Briggs has flashed enough promise to be seen as a long term piece for the team's interior defense. This whole situation stems from a trade last August, where the Jets pick Briggs up from the Browns for a late round draft pick. He ended up playing in all 17 games, contributing 4-sacks and 8 tackles for loss. He's currently on a 1-year deal, worth just over a million dollars, but he's set to become a restricted free agent next off season. Instead of waiting to see what happens with tenders, some analysts are predicting the Jets will get ahead of it and sign him to an extension now. It makes sense, considering he was acquired for such a small price and is already proven

1:03to be a valuable contributor. He might not be a superstar, but he's showing he can be a solid, reliable player for years to come. Briggs is in a good spot to learn from veteran defensive tackles like Harrison Phillips and David Onyamada, who have been in the league for a decade. They're both set to become free agents next off season, so the team is likely thinking about building for the future. With other young talent like Tavondri's sweat and Darryl Jackson Jr. also on the roster, the Jets could have a strong defensive tackle rotation for the next several years. So, while the focus is often on the big names, it's these kinds of moves, securing solid players like Briggs that build a winning team. Keep an eye on this, as the season progresses, it looks like the Jets are building something solid on the defensive line.