The defense of the New York Jets is ready for another challenge as they face their old friend Joe Flacco, who has been on a hot streak over the last three weeks. The Jets will try to slow the Browns offense and keep them from celebrating a playoff berth, at least for a few days.
The usual suspects are playing. Carl Lawson is inactive again as he has been buried on the depth chart in what became a lost season for the veteran defensive end.
Here’s your full gameday roster on the defensive side of the football for Week 17 against the Browns.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 15: Quinnen Williams #95 of the New York Jets makes an interception during the first half in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Oct 15, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) attempts to recover a fumble by Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift (0) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis (21) celebrates his fumble recovery with safety Tony Adams (22) and cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) during the first half against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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