The New York Jets don't have many starting spots up for grabs on a defense that will return many of its 2024 starters this season, but one overlooked position battle that could prove to be meaningful has been the battle at linebacker.
Quincy Williams and Jamien Sherwood return as one of the best linebacker duos in the NFL, but they're not the only linebackers who will be playing snaps for the Jets in 2025. One player who seems primed for a role is Marcelino McCrary-Ball.
Like most NFL teams in 2025, the Jets primarily operate out of nickel on defense, but they still turn to their base 4-3 formation at times.