Jets Place Jermaine Johnson on IR, Sign Jalyn Holmes to Active Roster
A Look at the Jets' Defensive Line Depth
The New York Jets have placed defensive end Jermaine Johnson on injured reserve and signed defensive end Jalyn Holmes to the active roster, the team announced on Tuesday. Johnson, a rookie first-round pick, suffered a calf injury in the Jets' Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He is expected to miss at least four games. Holmes, a four-year veteran, was signed by the Jets as a free agent in March. He has played in 40 games in his career, with 10 starts. The Jets' defensive line is already thin, so Johnson's injury is a significant blow. The team is now down to just four healthy defensive ends: Holmes, Quinnen Williams, John Franklin-Myers, and Bryce Huff. Holmes is expected to start in place of Johnson. He is a solid run defender, but he is not much of a pass rusher. The Jets will need to find other ways to generate pressure on the quarterback. The Jets also have a few other options at defensive end. Bryce Huff is a second-year player who has shown some promise. He had two sacks in the preseason. Franklin-Myers is a versatile player who can play both defensive end and defensive tackle. The Jets will need to get more production from their defensive line if they want to improve their defense. The team has allowed an average of 168.5 rushing yards per game in their first two games.
What's Next for the Jets?
The Jets will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. The Bengals have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, so the Jets' defense will be tested. The Jets will need to find a way to generate pressure on Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. They will also need to stop the Bengals' running game, which is led by Joe Mixon. The Jets' defense has struggled in the first two games of the season, but they have a chance to show some improvement against the Bengals. If they can get pressure on Burrow and stop the Bengals' running game, they could pull off an upset.
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