James Burgess and Neville Hewitt

The Jets have a surplus of talent at middle linebacker, but they are not going to carry more than four inside backers once the regular season begins. That means James Burgess and Neville Hewitt are going to have to duke it out in training camp.

Both Burgess and Hewitt had impressive 2019 seasons. In an ideal world, the Jets would be able to keep both players. Unfortunately, keeping more than four middle linebackers is a major hindrance to the rest of the roster. Even if Avery Williamson is released, there will still not be enough room for both.

Burgess vs. Hewitt will be an intriguing dynamic to watch throughout camp. Both have extremely similar skillsets and can contribute on special teams. Preseason production will likely be a deciding factor here.