The safety the Jets obtained from the Seahawks as part of the Jamal Adams deal Saturday belonged to the post-Legion of Boom defense in Seattle, entering functions once inhabited by stars Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas.
McDougald remains in the last year of his agreement and is because of make $3.6 million this season.
Replacing a star is absolutely nothing brand-new for Bradley McDougald.
McDougald, 29, has actually played 98 video games since going into the league in 2013. He originally signed as an undrafted complimentary representative out of Kansas with the Chiefs. He then went to the Buccaneers prior to signing with the Seahawks in 2017.
Bradley McDougaldGetty ImagesMcDougald has a track record as a solid tackler who plays well in the box. The Jets still have Marcus Maye at free security and third-round pick Ashtyn Davis is expected to play all over the secondary as soon as he gets acclimated to the NFL.
He has 10 career interceptions and has played both security spots. In 2015 he had 70 tackles, two interceptions, six passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble healing and a half a sack. In Seattles playoff triumph over the Eagles, McDougald had a sack, 2 deals with for loss and 11 overall takes on.
Now, the Jets will look to him to fill deep space left by Adams, who has been the groups MVP in each of the last 2 seasons.
