Jets overhaul defense, add LB Davis, DEs Ossai, Enagbare

"Davis, 37, agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, including $15 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. This will be Davis' third stint with the Jets. The former Saints star was drafted by the Jets in 2012 and returned in 2017 before heading off to New Orleans, where he connected with current Jets coach Aaron Glenn."

"The Jets agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract with Ossai, including $22.5 million guaranteed, sources told Schefter. Enagnare's deal is one year, $10 million, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Jets needed edge help after trading Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat."

"Ossai, 25, started a career-high nine games in 2025 and was one of the Cincinnati Bengals' most productive pass rushers. He had five sacks for the second straight season and saw an uptick in his advanced metrics. Ossai finished the season with 10.6% pressure rate and 12.1% pass rush win rate."

The New York Jets made significant defensive acquisitions during free agency to address their 31st-ranked points allowed defense. Linebacker Demario Davis signed a two-year, $22 million deal with $15 million guaranteed, marking his third stint with the team. Edge rusher Joseph Ossai agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract with $22.5 million guaranteed after recording five sacks for Cincinnati. Kingsley Enagbare signed a one-year, $10 million deal. Additionally, the Jets acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick via trade from Miami. These moves follow the team's trade of Jermaine Johnson to Tennessee and the firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks mid-season.

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