Defensive tackle was not one of the prime needs on the New York Jets‘ shopping list entering the 2021 offseason. In fact, it was inarguably the team’s greatest position of strength. With Quinnen Williams, John Franklin-Myers, and Folorunso Fatukasi all locked in, very few Jets observers around the world expected the Jets to make any big waves along the interior defensive line in free agency.
Continuing his trend of making moves that few expected, Joe Douglas signed former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins to a two-year deal worth up to $17 million.