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With a gaping hollow of their protection, the New York Jets have re-signed beginning out of doors linebacker Brandon Copeland, the group introduced Monday.
Phrases of the contract were not straight away to be had. He drew passion from his earlier group, the Detroit Lions.
Copeland, 27, used to be a nice wonder remaining season, as he recorded a career-high 5 sacks in his first 12 months with the group. He began out in a minor function, however he wound up beginning 10 video games and taking part in 55 p.c of the defensive snaps. He additionally used to be a key contributor on particular groups.
The Jets had a gap at out of doors linebacker of their Three-Four protection as a result of loose agent Anthony Barr reneged on an settlement initially of loose company. He opted to re-sign with the Minnesota Vikings.
Copeland’s go back would possibly not preclude the Jets from addressing the placement within the draft. With the 3rd total pick out, they might be in place to select Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen.
Copeland, an undrafted loose agent out of Penn in 2013, bounced round ahead of taking part in 3 seasons with the Lions (2015-17). He signed a one-year, $1.Four million contract remaining offseason with the Jets. This offseason, he is running as a co-professor at Penn, the place he teaches a monetary literacy magnificence.
The Jets additionally re-signed backup tight finish Neal Sterling, who made six catches for 47 yards remaining season. He used to be restricted to 6 video games as a result of a concussion.
