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2021 NFL draft: Comparing the top linebackers’ advanced numbers

Despite the likely return of C.J. Mosley and the signing of former first-round pick Jarrad Davis, the New York Jets could still use some more help at the off-ball linebacker position.

In Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich’s 4-3 base defense, the Jets need two every-down starters and a third linebacker who will likely rotate in for about one-third of the defensive snaps on average. Blake Cashman is on the roster to provide competition and upside, but the former fifth-round pick has yet to show enough (or stay healthy enough) to be penciled into a key role.