Jets should have interest in bargain-bin free agent defender

The New York Jets have overhauled their defense this offseason from top to bottom, making additions at all three levels of their defense.

On the defensive line, the Jets added a youthful presence via trade in new nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat and a meaningful veteran addition in David Onyemata.

In the secondary, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and cornerback Nahson Wright hope to help snap the Jets' historically inept interception streak with their innate noses for the football.

And at linebacker, Demario Davis will bring some stability to a position that was bad last year, headlined by Jamien Sherwood and Quincy Williams.

But the Jets are still thin at one particular spot on defense, and there's a free agent out there who could immediately fix that.

Jets should keep tabs on free agent LB Devin White

Bleacher Report's Moe Moton compiled a list of the biggest bargain-bin free agents remaining at this point in the NFL offseason, and veteran linebacker Devin White stuck out as a player who makes the most sense for New York.

"A former top-five pick from the 2019 draft, Devin White has clear strengths and weaknesses that can be utilized and masked, respectively... In a two-down role with limited exposure to coverage assignments, White can be a starting inside linebacker alongside a reliable second-level cover defender. If he signs with a team, it'll likely be a one-year, prove-it deal."

Moton points out that White could still be utilized as a starter, but in the Jets' case, he would be a depth piece and only be asked to contribute meaningful snaps in case of injury.

New York's starting linebackers are Davis and Sherwood, but if either player gets injured, they'll be relying on 2025 fifth-round draft pick Kiko Mauigoa, who didn't exactly stand out in his rookie season.

Behind him are special teams standouts like Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Mykal Walker, players who are best served remaining in their respective roles.

White wouldn't cost the Jets much to add and would only provide experienced depth at a position group that desperately needs it.

If the price is right and he's okay with a reserve role, New York should keep tabs on the former first-round picks market.

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