The New York Jets are re-signing former Georgia Bulldog outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins. Jenkins, the Jets’ 2019 sack leader, anticipated a larger market for his services.
Now, he’s returning to New York on a one-year, $5M prove it deal. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news of Jenkins’ signing:
The #Jets are re-signing OLB Jordan Jenkins on a 1-year deal worth $5M, source said. After a career-high in sacks, he’s back at the table next year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Jordan Jenkins was New York’s most effective pass-rusher in the front seven. He recorded 8.0 sacks last season following his previous career-high of 7.0 sacks in 2018. Jenkins has 20.5 sacks in his career along with 157 total tackles.
New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins pressures Raiders quarterback Derek Carr during at MetLife Stadium.Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Jets fans are relieved to see Tom Brady out of the AFC East. New York hasn’t won the AFC East since 2002. The New England Patriots have won the AFC East every season since 2002 except for the 2008 season, when the Miami Dolphins took the division.
Jenkins will give the Jets a boost in 2020, but they’ll need another pass-rusher to step up. The Jets sacked the opposing quarterback 35 times last season (23rd in the NFL).
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