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New York Jets sign DT Darrell Jackson Jr.
New York Jets signed DT Darrell Jackson Jr. on June 16, 2026.
What changed
- Player
- Darrell Jackson Jr.
- From
- Free agent
- To
- New York Jets
- Effective
- Jun 16, 2026
Known details
- Compensation
- Signed a 4 year $5.65 million contract with New York (NYJ)
How this move reshapes the Defensive Line room
New York Jets defensive line, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.
NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked
This season · 2026Defensive Line Coach: Karl Dunbar
Last season · 2025Defensive Line Coach: Karl Dunbar
Timeline
- OfficialJun 16, 2026
New York Jets sign DT Darrell Jackson Jr.
Signed a 4 year $5.65 million contract with New York (NYJ)
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Sources
- Spotrac transaction logSecondary confirmation
Official
Jun 16, 2026