After failing to make an impression with the Jets, Derrick Nnadi is returning to a well-recognized place.
ESPN first reported the commerce.
Nnadi, 29, spent his first seven seasons with the Chiefs after they chose him within the third spherical out of Florida State in 2018. Throughout that point, Nnadi received three Tremendous Bowl titles.
However regardless of all his success in Kansas Metropolis, Nnadi signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Jets in March. Nnadi was supposed to offer a veteran presence on the line of defense reverse Quinnen Williams, however that by no means occurred.
Nnadi had a quiet summer time and was anticipated to be launched earlier than closing cuts on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Final Wednesday, the Jets traded for defensive deal with assist after buying Harrison Phillips from the Vikings and Jowon Briggs from the Browns.
Through the preseason loss to the Eagles on Friday night time, Nnadi performed 29 snaps with a lot of the Jets’ veterans sitting. He additionally performed in the course of the fourth quarter, which indicated that his roster spot was not protected.
Nnadi has performed in 115 profession video games, together with 87 begins. He has registered 233 tackles, 5 sacks, and 7 tackles for loss.
Initially Printed: August 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM EDT
