Jets Retain LB Neville Hewitt With 1-year Deal

By Glenn Naughton Posted On March 14, 2019

The Jets have retained another one of their own players from the 2018 season by re-signing inside linebacker Neville Hewitt.

The #Jets have signed FA ILB Neville Hewitt to a 1-year contract, source said. He had 39 tackles last year.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2019

Hewitt is likely to be used as a sub package player in Gregg Williams’ defense and could see increased reps from last season if linebacker Darron Lee is jettisoned following the addition of pro bowl linebacker CJ Mosley.

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