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3 Pass Rushers Jets Must Sign After Heartbreaking Jermaine Johnson News

The Jets received devastating injury news on Monday regarding Jermaine Johnson, but is it next man up or time to bring in outside help?

By Colin Chatto

New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson (11) exits the field after an injury during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson (11) exits the field after an injury during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. / Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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On Monday, the New York Jets announced that young pass rusher Jermaine Johnson has suffered a torn Achilles against the Tennessee Titans. A brutal loss for the Jets, who are getting thinner by the minute at the edge position. Johnson was coming off a 7.5-sack season for New York and looked to be a key part in the pass rush coming into the 2024 season.

With the Haason Reddick saga continuing into week 3, it may be time for the Jets to look for outside help to provide much-needed depth. Will McDonald IV had a massive game in Tennessee leading the way with three sacks, but it is going to be crucial to find insurance to help this defense down the stretch.

Here are three potential pass rushers the Jets should look into ahead of Thursday nights game against the New England Patriots:

Anthony Barr

The four-time Pro Bowler re-joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2023 after the injury bug hit the defensive front. Barr did not fill up the stat column in the four games last season, but he has 18.5 career sacks and contributes in pass coverage.

Shaq Lawson

Lawson has had a respectable career primarily with the Buffalo Bills where he recorded 21 sacks in six years. In 2021, he started seven games with the Jets and had five tackles for loss.

Randy Gregory

Another vital option, Gregory started the 2023 season with the Denver Broncos and finished the season with the San Francisco 49ers where he totaled six tackles for loss. With 22 career sacks, he has the ability to fill right in at the edge.

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