Jets Part Ways With Maneri, Sign LB Bryan Johnson

By Glenn Naughton Posted On August 25, 2015

By Glenn Naughton

Currently short on linebackers, the New York Jets have parted ways with tight end Steve Maneri and replaced him with 6′ 3”, 260 lb outside linebacker Bryan Johnson.

A West Texas A&M product, Johnson is viewed as a strong side linebacker who tallied 16.5 tackles for loss and 8 sacks in 28 career collegiate games (10 starts).

The Bellport, NY native spent last season on the Bills’ practice squad.

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Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.

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