The New York Jets made waves amid the everyday offseason bulletins of roster modifications and contract negotiations, revealing a sequence of jersey quantity switches that carry deeper significance for a number of gamers.
Edge rusher Will McDonald IV, coming off a breakthrough season with 10.5 sacks, has opted to reconnect along with his collegiate identification.
The Jets confirmed McDonald will put on No. 9 in 2025, returning to the digit he wore at Iowa State.
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The quantity grew to become obtainable after kicker Greg Zuerlein was launched, giving McDonald the chance to shed No. 99 as he enters his third NFL season.
The timing of this variation coincides with elevated expectations for McDonald. With the Jets skinny at edge rusher, and Jermaine Johnson getting back from a torn Achilles, McDonald faces mounting strain to turn into greater than a cross speeding specialist.
The upcoming OTA interval represents a vital alternative for him to exhibit his evolution into an every-down defensive pressure.
McDonald isn’t alone in refreshing his on-field identification.
Extensive receiver Xavier Gipson will transition from No. 82, which he wore each in faculty and his first two skilled seasons, to No. 3.
In the meantime, vast receiver Malachi Corley, who cycled by means of No. 17 and No. 14 as a rookie, is selecting No. 6.
The jersey makeover extends all through the roster. Punter Austin McNamara claimed No. 14, security Jarius Monroe will sport No. 25, kicker Caden Davis transitions to No. 43, punter Kai Kroeger strikes to No. 46, and offensive lineman Kohl Levao rounds out the modifications with No. 60.
