Suddenly, Sherwood is the second-longest tenured Jet
Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood stretches during training camp at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, N.J. Credit: Ed Murray
Jamien Sherwood never imagined he would outlast some All-Pros and Pro Bowl players on the Jets’ defense, but he has.
He played with C.J. Mosley (retired), Quinnen Williams (traded), Sauce Gardner (traded) and Quincy Williams (not re-signed). Sherwood, a defensive back who was converted into a linebacker, is the longest-tenured Jet after long snapper Thomas Hennessy.
“Sometimes I think about it,” said Sherwood, entering his sixth season with the Jets. “When I walked in the building, no, I didn't think [that would be the case]. But I come here every day, trying to get better. And that would just be a testament to how much work I put in and the time I put in and the people who have noticed it.
“It's just a blessing just to be here that long, to be one of the longest guys. I intend to stay here as long as possible.”
Sherwood has led the Jets in tackles the past two seasons. He signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension in March of last year, but he struggled last season getting the defense in the right alignments pre-snap. Demario Davis has that role this year. But Sherwood is still expected to be a main piece of the defense.
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