The Jets have a new linchpin on the defensive line.

The Green & White acquired eighth-year player Harrison Phillips from the Minnesota Vikings last week, and though the veteran was initially surprised when he received the news, it didn't take long for him to recognize the unique opportunity on the horizon with the Jets.

"The arrow is pointing up here," Phillips told reporters Monday. "I'm just really hopeful that I can come in and make sure that the arrow continues to point up and do whatever I can to play that part as well."

Throughout his seven years in the league, Phillips, 29, has consistently played his part -- and played it well. The 6-3, 307-pound D-lineman started all 51 regular-season contests with Minnesota from 2022-24, and he also started a wild-card game against the Rams

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