One of the Jets’ signings this offseason finds its way out, as the team ships out one of their defensive tackles. The Kansas City Chiefs re-acquire their former starting defensive tackle, Derrick Nnadi.
Jets needed to find a way to get rid of some DL depth
The Jets’ front office recently made two moves to acquire some defensive linemen. The team traded for Harrison Phillips and Jowon Briggs , both players who could provide some power on their defensive line.
With them acquiring these two, this meant that they were going to have to shed some depth at the position. Either cutting some guys or finding new homes for them through trade, some players didn’t have a spot.
Finding a way to trade a player that you most likely were going to cut is such a positive sign for this front office. Darre