Jets Trade for Powerhouse DT T'Vondre Sweat

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL news today, subscribe and stay game ready. The New York Jets made a big move last week, trading defensive and germane Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle to Vondray sweat. This 24-year-old powerhouse stands 6'4 and weighs 366 pounds. Drafted in the second round out of Texas by the Titans, sweat has started 28 games over 2 NFL seasons, notching 85 tackles and 3 stacks. Sweat built his resume at Texas as a late bloomer, starting as a backup before earning all big 12 honors and all American nods in his fifth year. In the pros, he made the all-rookie team as a first-year player with 51 tackles. Last season, an ankle injury sideline him for five games, but he still added 34 tackles and 2 stacks. Fans and analysts see Sweat as a run-stuffing beast, ranking top five among interior linemen in run defense the past two years per pro football focus.

1:02His size and strength let him anchor against double teams and blow up short yardage plays. Past rush is a work in progress with modest pressure numbers, though his hustle stands out. Earlier comments from Jets coach Robert Salah suggest Sweat fits their scheme even if it mixes fronts. He thrived in Tennessee's hybrid defense, without being a pure nose tackle. Off-field maturity concerns linger from a pre-draft arrest, but he shone leadership on the field. This deal says the Jets cap space amid heavy off-season spending and bolsters their interior line alongside Harrison Phillips and Joanne Briggs. It frees up their second overall draft pick to target edge-rusher depth without crowding the spot. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com