Jets Rebuild Linebackers with Davis | New York Jets News

The Jets are making a bold move to fix their struggling linebacker corps by bringing back veteran Demario Davis, a four-time All-Pro, on a two-year deal. Reuniting with former coach Aaron Glenn, Davis is expected to inject experience and leadership into a unit that lost key pieces like C.J. Mosley and saw Jamien Sherwood, the team’s top tackler last year, underperform as defensive captain. At 38, Davis’s durability is a concern, but his presence is meant to elevate Sherwood’s game and prepare him for leadership duties. Behind them, a fierce competition is brewing among Mykal Walker, Kiko Mauigoa, and Marcelino McCrary-Ball for backup roles, with Mauigoa showing rookie promise and Walker and McCrary-Ball eager to expand their impact. The Jets are counting on this group to turn their defense around — and Sherwood is determined to prove he’s ready to lead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f118d21ab521a95a