"A long time ago I wanted to have a chance to coach [Hewitt] when he went undrafted," defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said. I didn't get on Twitter or anything like that. His free agent market never really took off and while it may have been a letdown for the fifth-year pass-rusher, the Jets welcomed him back with open arms.The Jets did little to address the team’s long-standing issue at the pass-rushing position. Basham was picked up by the Jets in October of 2018 after being waived by the Colts, who selected him in the third round of the 2017 draft.

Hewitt started 12 games for the Jets. LB Tarell Basham: Basham has been a fixture in the lineup since joining the Jets in 2018, and he appeared in 16 games last season, starting two.

"I really changed the way I went about approaching this season and playing this season.

Given the nature of knee injuries, it'll be interesting to see what kind of further medical evaluations, if any, are needed. "A handful of the Jets' LBs were also core special teamers, as five of the team's top-seven tacklers were linebackers — Frankie Luvu (14), Harvey Langi (12), B.J.

Just be a complete 'backer or a complete defensive end. Basham is dealing with a minor laceration on his knee that required multiple stitches, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports. "We love coaching guys that you have to pull back, not push forward. Tarell Basham at Jet X | Jets X-Factor, a fully-credentialed premium New York Jets membership platform offering fans diehard, football-quality content.

Tarell Basham profile page, biographical information, injury history and news He started training camp as the team's backup Will LB and shifted to starting at the Mike by Week 2.

That's a great way to end the season. "In about 10 years of playing football, I've never scored at any level, so score for once and really be more impactful, more disastrous in the pass game and the run game. Burgess, who began the year on the practice squad, started 10 games and finished second on the club with 90 tackles, 1 behind Pro Bowl S Jamal Adams. It looks like he'll have a limited reserve role initially this season.Basham was waived by the Colts on Thursday but he didn't even hit the open market.

The 2017 third-rounder will become an unrestricted free agent if he clears waivers.CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc.Basham required multiple stitches for a minor knee laceration in late August, but it wasn't expected to cost him any regular-season action. He could get more playing time if he continues to show some spark in rushing the passer, however.Basham had been nursing a knee injury during most of the preseason, so hopefully this isn't a significant setback.Bashim, a third-round 2017 draft pick, looked to have a shot at starting role at the beginning of training camp, but a knee injury hurt his chances. Last season at Memphis, Huff ranked fourth in the nation among pass-rushers with 64 total pressures.Among the other players competing for jobs on the outside are Harvey Langi, Frankie Luvu, Ahmad Gooden and Wyatt Ray.As for the depth, the talent is there, but right now players like Langi, Luvu and Gooden are best suited as situational pass-rushers. "I really changed the way I went about approaching this season and playing this season. "I've been cut so many times and that's basically saying I don't belong in this league. You have to be full-go all the time. 33 'Obviously Didn't Want to Be Here Anymore'Gregg Williams' Defense Finished No. He has done a very good job in the versatility of playing three different positions.
While New York was able to bring back Jordan Jenkins on a team-friendly deal after the best season of his career and Tarell Basham has shown flashes of potential, the unit lacks depth. While the University of Florida product could play on the defensive line or at outside linebacker, there’s certainly less depth in the OLB room. We finished the season 6-2. Ahmad Gooden is the only LB to sign a reserve/future deal. "I really changed the way I went about approaching this season and playing this season. While New York was able to bring back Jordan Jenkins on a team-friendly deal after the best season of his career and Tarell Basham has shown flashes of potential, the unit lacks depth.
Basham hasn't played more than 19 defensive snaps this season, but it sounds like he'll surpass that number Sunday against the Bills. It's about respect and I believe I belong in this league for a long time. Tarell Basham, OLB, New York Jets, stats and updates at CBSSports.com. Burgess also had 10 TFL, 0.5 sacks, 6 PDs and 1 INT.