Avery Willamson was an integral part of the New York Jets defense last season and was projected to be a huge piece to this season. His influence was turned upside down due to a torn ACL.
Willamson, a leader, and a star will undoubtedly be tough to replace. What will the Jets do now to supplement his loss? Who can fill in for a vital piece of the defense? Three answers immediately come to mind, and all three can be suitable substitutes.
Cashman was drafted by the old regime in this past draft and is likely to be a critical special teams asset.