Jets Overhaul Defense in Free Agency

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. The New York Jets completely overhauled their defense in just the first hour of the NFL free agency negotiating window. They traded a seventh round pick to the Miami Dolphins for safety. Minkofits Patrick and then signed four key veterans, linebacker Demario Davis, Edge. Russia's Joseph Ossai, and Kingsley and Nadbari, and defensive tackle David Onyamata. These moves target the biggest holes on a unit that had the worst season in team history last year, including zero interceptions and just four total. Takeaways. Earlier this week, the Jets acted fast to pair these newcomers with defensive coordinator Aaron Glinn's aggressive scheme, which features heavy, blitzing, man coverage, and mostly a three-four alignment. Davis stands out as the headliner with his two-year $22 million deal. The 37-year-old has deep ties to the Jets. He was drafted by them in 2012 and played

1:01his first four seasons here, plus he overlapped. With Glenn in New Orleans, fans and analysts see this as a smart fix for a defense lacking leadership after losing CJ Mosley. Davis brings veterans, smarts, and run-stopping prowess with 143 tackles last season, while the Eddrushes address depth issues. Post-Germain Johnson Strayed Onyamata adds nasty interior presence from Glenn St. Stays, helping instill a tougher culture right away. On the deals, Osay got three years and $34.5 million with $22.5 million guaranteed. Onigbari signed for one. Year and $10 million, and Onyamata took a one-year packed worth $10.5 million. Fitzpatrick's extension is three years for $40 million. These eat into the Jets' $75 million cap space, believe room to maneuver. Looking ahead, this bolsters the depth chart. Osay likely starts opposite Will McDonald. Davis takes the green dot at linebacker, with eyes now on the.

2:03Number two, draft pick. General manager Darren Moogie and Glenn aim to prevent a repeat disaster, setting up a revamped group for training camp. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.