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Former New York Jets first rounder Darron Lee finds a new team

Former Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee will play for his third different team since the New York Jets traded him in 2019.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Las Vegas Raiders have signed linebacker Darron Lee, the New York Jets‘ top pick from their ill-fated 2016 draft class. Lee, 26, joins his third different team since the Jets traded him after the 2018 season.

Raider signed the former Jets’ first-round pick, LB Darron Lee.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 17, 2021

The Ohio State alum was chosen 20th overall by the Jets in 2016.