Jets bringing again Jamien Sherwood on $45M deal

The Jets kicked off free company by holding one in every of their very own.

The crew agreed to a cope with linebacker Jamien Sherwood on a brand new contract Sunday, a supply confirmed. The deal is for 3 years and $45 million, with $30 million assured, an enormous quantity for a participant who didn’t even start the season within the beginning lineup.

That is the primary vital signing by new basic supervisor Darren Mougey as he locks up the participant who was voted crew MVP final 12 months.

The 25-year-old started final season as a backup, however ended up beginning 16 video games as C.J. Mosley handled accidents.

Sherwood had 158 tackles, displaying he may very well be a full-time starter for the crew.

The Jets drafted Sherwood within the fifth spherical of the 2021 draft. He was a security at Auburn who was moved to linebacker with the Jets.

Sherwood solely made seven begins in his first three seasons, however emerged final 12 months in Mosley’s absence.

The Jets now have a powerful pair of beginning linebackers below contract with Sherwood and Quincy Williams manning the center for brand new coach Aaron Glenn.

Sherwood was considered because the Jets’ high precedence amongst their very own free brokers.

They’re anticipated to lose cornerback D.J. Reed and tight finish Tyler Conklin in free company this week.

The Jets would have created one other gap of their protection in the event that they let Sherwood stroll. They already want to deal with defensive position, cornerback and security in free company and the draft.

Sherwood was the crew’s main tackler and in addition had two sacks final season. He was the defensive signal-caller, as effectively.