The Jets boosted the back end of their secondary in a big way during the first week of free agency, signing Jordan Whitehead to a two-year deal.
The former Buccaneers safety played a major part in Tampa Bay’s defensive turnaround under Todd Bowles. Whitehead is still young and is just hitting his stride, which should pay off for the Jets from day one.
Here are five things to know about New York’s newest safety.