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5 free agents the New York Jets need to sign

By Mike Phillips

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: New York Jets Quarterbak Sam Darnold (14) models the New York Jets Gotham Green Uniform at the New York Jets New Uniform Unveiling on April 4, 2019 at Gotham Hall in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: New York Jets Quarterbak Sam Darnold (14) models the New York Jets Gotham Green Uniform at the New York Jets New Uniform Unveiling on April 4, 2019 at Gotham Hall in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 25: Jamie Collins Sr. #51 of the Cleveland Browns in action during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cleveland won 35-20. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 25: Jamie Collins Sr. #51 of the Cleveland Browns in action during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cleveland won 35-20. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

3. Jamie Collins

Another linebacker option for the Jets could be Jamie Collins, who is still looking for a job after being cut by the Browns earlier this offseason. Collins was productive for Cleveland in 2018, racking up 104 tackles and four sacks, but his inconsistent play and a high cap charge led the Browns to dump him.

There are questions about whether or not Collins is on the decline or simply had a bad year, but this is a guy who isn’t too far removed from being a premier linebacker in the NFL. The Browns gave up a third round pick at the 2016 trade deadline to land Collins from New England, and then proceeded to make him the highest paid outside linebacker in the league.

There is a scheme fit here with the Jets since their new defensive coordinator is Gregg Williams, who ran the Browns’ unit last season. Collins could be a solid addition for the Jets since he was productive and knows the playbook, which could allow him to help Williams install the system on a new team.

At this point in the offseason, Collins is probably looking to land a one year deal to prove he still has something left in the tank. The Jets should definitely explore that type of contract for Collins, who could provide massive upside to a defense that needs some help at outside linebacker.

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