It was a transfer that didn’t draw a lot consideration. On Aug. 20, the Jets traded for defensive sort out Jowon Briggs. The Jets despatched a sixth-round decide to the Browns for Briggs and a seventh-round decide.
Although the transfer didn’t transfer the needle in the summertime, it has been a optimistic for the Jets this fall. Briggs has been a pleasing shock and is a starter on the Jets’ protection now that Quinnen Williams is in Dallas.
“I assumed that was a very good transfer by our scouting division to convey any individual like that in,” Jets coach Aaron Glenn mentioned. “He’s a giant man, he’s robust. Once more, he’s in a position to cease the run as a result of he’s been doing a superb job of that, however what’s been shocking, and I wouldn’t say shocking, however what he’s had the tick up in is his potential to hurry the passer additionally.
“So, we wish to have the ability to make the most of that. I’m not saying that he’s Imply Joe Greene or something like that, however pay attention, he’s been doing a very good job of being disruptive within the go recreation additionally.”
Briggs is tied with Jermaine Johnson II for second on the crew in sacks with three.
He acquired Lamar Jackson as soon as final week and has been a key piece within the improved run protection by the Jets not too long ago.
“We knew, notably coach [Eric] Washington, of his ability set,” Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks mentioned. “I feel, in a matter of time, we’re beginning to see precisely what we envisioned. He can actually create some one-on-ones and dominate, which you noticed final week, getting a sack, collapsing the pocket, and getting that sack.
“He’s taking part in nice ball. I feel him and Harrison [Phillips] each are simply being actually strong inside, which has given us the chance to carry out nicely on the skin.”
The Jets downgraded CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (hip) to uncertain for Sunday’s recreation.
They added WR Allen Lazard (neck) to the harm report and listed him as questionable. … They elevated DB Jordan Clark and DE Eric Watts from the follow squad.
