Jamien

Sherwood

The deal includes $30 million guaranteed. A 2021 fifth-rounder, Sherwood closed out his rookie contract on a high note, becoming not only a starter for the first time in his career, but an every-down player. Sherwood just turned 25 in November. Sherwood was a 2024 tackling machine who added two sacks and a 66.2 PFF coverage grade. Perhaps best of all, he should have plenty of tread on his tires at a physical position after his more limited usage from 2021-23. This seems like a wise re-sign by Gang Green.

Sherwood, the Jets’ fifth round draft pick out of Auburn, had solidified himself as a starter through the season’s first half. Injuries are piling up for the Jets, who are now without Sherwood, LBs C.J. Mosley and Jarrad Davis, DE Carl Lawson, and S Lamarcus Joyner. Sherwood struggled with ankle injuries throughout his collegiate career and picked up another ankle injury earlier this season. His loss could make the Jets’ secondary a little more vulnerable after a solid start to the season.

Sherwood (6'2/216) is a tough, aggressive safety. A three-year contributor at Auburn, Sherwood is a bit stockier than most safeties and plays with the kind of limited athleticism his frame suggests. Sherwood clocked in a 4.75 40-yard dash at Auburn’s pro day, while regularly showing some iffy change-of-direction skills on film. That being said, Sherwood is an enforcer down near the box and line of scrimmage, and is a tough tackle to break if he gets a hand on someone. He is a comfortable player in low hook/curl zones and does a decent job playing what is in front of him, even if he is not the kind of safety a team should want to carry vertical threats. Sherwood should be a box safety who can perhaps move to linebacker.