Jets Could Surprisingly Sign Former Super Bowl MVP: 'In Great Shape'

Adding him would make a ton of sense for New York

Dec 29, 2019; Orchard Park, New York, USA; General view of a New York Jets helmet prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images | Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

There’s a future Hall of Fame linebacker available on the market, and the New York Jets have reason to pounce.

Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder identified a glaring need for Aaron Glenn’s club on Wednesday. “New York Jets: Add a veteran LB,” Holder wrote.

“With C.J. Mosley out of the picture, Jamien Sherwood is expected to own the second starting linebacker spot in New York. He is coming off a strong campaign but didn't play much defensively before last season. Meanwhile, the Jets are very young and lack depth at the position. So, swinging a deal for a veteran backer to serve as an insurance policy behind Sherwood and Quincy Williams wouldn't be a bad idea.”

Enter Von Miller, who was cut by the Buffalo Bills on March 9 but wants to keep playing. New reports indicate that three teams are interested in Miller, although the teams haven’t been announced. NFL Network's Brian Baldinger — who played college football with Von Miller’s agent, Joby Branian — revealed this info while appearing on the DNVR Broncos podcast.

"I think Von feels like there's a pretty good chance he's going to sign (somewhere),” Baldinger added. “He looks in great shape. So, I would say he's going to get signed here (soon).”

Miller, 36, has put together a wildly successful career from start to finish. He was selected by the Denver Broncos at No. 2 overall in the 2011 NFL draft out of Texas A&M and ended up winning Super Bowl 50 MVP for the Broncos. Miller later won a second title with the Los Angeles Rams (Super Bowl LVI) and has racked up eight Pro Bowl selections. 

The Jets have completely shifted to a youth movement under new general manager Darren Mougey, and that’s a good thing. But perhaps Mougey would make an exception when it comes to Miller, who would not only fill a depth chart need but provide immeasurable leadership in the locker room for New York’s young roster.

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