Earlier this week, the Jets added sort out Billy Turner to their roster.
On Wednesday, Gang Green made one other addition, this time on the defensive facet of the ball.
The Jets are set to signal veteran defensive sort out Al Woods, based on a league supply. Earlier this offseason, the Jets signed defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson, who can play each on the within and as a defensive finish. Now the Jets will add extra depth at defensive sort out after Sheldon Rankins departed to the Texans this offseason.
Woods, 36, has performed for 5 completely different franchises (Buccaneers, Seahawks, Steelers, Titans and Colts) all through his 12-year NFL profession. He spent the final three seasons with the Seahawks, beginning 30 video games over the earlier two years. During that span, Woods recorded 53 tackles, 9 tackles for loss and three.5 sacks.
The Jets nonetheless wanted defensive sort out assist following the primary few waves of free company. The workforce tried to signal Calais Campbell, however he signed a one-year contract with the Falcons as an alternative. Gang Green additionally focused Eagles defensive sort out Fletcher Cox earlier than he re-signed with the workforce.
Woods is just not a man that will get super stress as a move rusher. However, at 6-4, 330 kilos, Woods is a run-stopper who ought to solely assist a protection that completed fourth within the league in yards and factors allowed final season.
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