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Jets Sign Vet LB Davis, Boosting Defense

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The New York Jets strengthen their defense by signing veteran linebacker Demario Davis to a two-year, $22 million deal, with $15 million guaranteed. Davis, in his fifteenth NFL season, returns to the Jets for his third stint, aiming to improve a struggling unit that ranked last in the league last year. The teams new defensive coordinator, Brian Duker, and play-caller, Aaron Glenn, hope Daviss experience and leadership will stabilize the pass rush and mentor the young roster. With the number two pick in the 2026 draft, the Jets could pair Davis with an edge rusher like Arvell Reese or David Bailey for long-term success.

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Jets Sign Vet LB Davis, Boosting Defense

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jets Sign Vet LB Davis, Boosting Defense. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

NFL stories making news on March 9th. The New York Jets are bolstering their defense by signing veteran linebacker Demario Davis to a two-year deal worth $22 million, with $15 million fully guaranteed. This March's Davis' third stint with the team, as the 37-year-old enters his 15th NFL season. After a rough 2025 campaign, the Jets fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilkes midseason and brought in Brian Duker for the role, with Aaron Glenn set to handle play-calling, the move aims to fix a unit that struggled last year. Fans and analysts see this as a smart addition of experience to a young roster. Davis just posted a career high 143 tackles with the Saints and brings proven leadership after 14 years in the league. The Jets need help at linebacker, especially with Jermaine Johnson the second traded away and Quincy Williams hitting free agency. Davis' veteran presence should stabilize the past rush right away. Looking ahead, New York holds

the number two pick in the 2026 draft, where they could grab an edge rusher like Arville Reese or David, Bayley to pair with Davis long term. This episode is supported by our sponsor. See details in the description. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-SoliPellow.com.

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