Jets Defense Revival at Minicamp

The Jets’ mandatory minicamp kicks off this week, offering a crucial final look at roster battles before training camp. While attendance is required, it’s essentially an extended OTA session where coaches fine-tune the playbook and evaluate key position matchups. Beyond the usual spotlight on kicker and cornerback, the real drama may be unfolding on the interior defensive line — a unit GM Darren Mougey prioritized after last season’s disastrous run defense. With new additions like T’Vondre Sweat and David Onyemata joining veterans Harrison Phillips and Mazi Smith, the group looks deeper and more talented on paper. Phillips and Sweat are projected starters, but behind them, a fierce rotation battle includes Onyemata, Smith, Jackson Jr., and Briggs. The success of the entire defense hinges on this revamped line’s ability to stop the run — and minicamp will give us our first real glimpse of whether these upgrades can deliver. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b7a4082a659b0bc1