Dane Belton - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Secures 12 stops in defeat Belton recorded 12 total tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 38-33 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Belton was able to secure double-digit stops for the second time this season, finishing second on the team behind linebacker Jamien Sherwood (14). Belton is now up to 68 total tackles (37 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed over eight contests to begin the regular season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Totals nine tackles in Week 7 Belton registered nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.

Impact Belton continues to put together a productive season, as he's posted seven or more stops in each of his past five games. The former New York Giant has yet to miss a defensive snap this season in his first campaign as a Jet. After posting a career-high 120 stops across 17 regular-season contests last year, Belton is on pace to challenge that mark with 56 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) through seven games this year. He's also tallied three defensed passes.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Glenn's seat heating up as Jets fall to 2-5 with loss to winless Dolphins

Aaron Glenn insists the New York Jets are heading in the right direction even after a 28-25 loss to the previously winless Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Makes nine stops in loss Belton recorded nine tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 26-19 loss at New England.

Impact In a game where the Patriots were able to keep the ball on the ground for much of the day, Belton collected six-plus tackles for his fifth straight contest. He's on pace for a career year in that category, and he projects as a solid IDP option in many formats going into a Week 7 matchup versus the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. coming off IR, TE Kenyon Sadiq back from concussion for banged-up offense

The New York Jets will activate rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. from the injured reserve list and give a boost to a banged-up offense against New England on Sunday

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Dane Belton is happy to be the Jets' steal after a lengthy Giants wait Dane Belton’s star is shining bright following four seasons mostly in the shadows with the Giants.

OCTOBER 14 • NYPOST.COM

Minkah Fitzpatrick has high praise for Jets breakout defender Dane Belton New York Jets captain Minkah Fitzpatrick is a massive fan of fellow defensive back Dane Belton, who has been a bright spot thus far.

OCTOBER 10 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets have an obvious extension candidate hiding in plain sight with Dane Belton Safety Dane Belton has quietly been one of the New York Jets' best players this season, and the team should look to extend him sooner rather...

OCTOBER 8 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Former Giants safety Dane Belton is thriving in expanded role with Jets Former New York Giants safety Dane Belton is getting the opportunity he never would've gotten from the Giants with the Jets.

OCTOBER 8 • GMENHQ.COM

Productive in loss to Chicago Belton finished with 14 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 23-12 loss to the Bears.

Impact Belton finished behind Minkah Fitzpatrick for the game high in total tackles. The 2022 No. 114 overall pick spent his first four seasons with the Giants. In his final campaign with the club in 2025, he amassed a career-high 120 total tackles (60 solo), 2.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception. Belton is on pace for another quality year, giving him plenty of upside for IDP managers moving forward.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Skidding Jets insist they'll recover from a beatdown by the Bears and it won't define their season

The New York Jets are facing another tough start under coach Aaron Glenn

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

With Jets still in NFL-record INT drought, Minkah Fitzpatrick hopes to return from groin injury

Minkah Fitzpatrick's debut with the New York Jets ended quickly because of a groin injury

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Jets' Dane Belton signing is already paying dividends through 3 weeks The Jets made a largely unsung yet shrewd offseason move by signing former Giants safety Dane Belton. And so far, it's proving to be another...

SEPTEMBER 28 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Dane Belton's next man up mentality is something every Jets defender should emulate New York Jets safety Dane Belton was asked to step up on defense in the wake of Minkah Fitzpatrick's injury in their season opener.

SEPTEMBER 20 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets' Dan Belton draws shout out from Aaron Glenn for in-game position switch Aaron Glenn singled out Dane Belton for praise after last week’s 23-10 win over the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 20 • NYPOST.COM

Jets rule out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick against Packers as Jordan Love brings a pass-heavy attack

The New York Jets ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. 'week to week' with injuries

New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr_ did not practice because of injuries and coach Aaron Glenn says both are “week to week.”

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Dane Belton's impact for the Jets will be in spotlight after Minkah Fitzpatrick injury New York Jets safety Dane Belton will be asked to step up in the wake of Minkah Fitzpatrick's injury, and he did just that in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 15 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Leger Douzable may have spoiled Aaron Glenn's newest plan for the Jets defense Ex-New York Jets defender Leger Douzable suggested that Aaron Glenn use three-safety sets to ensure Minkah Fitzpatrick, Andre Cisco and Dane...

AUGUST 26 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Safety Dane Belton Joins Training Camp Live Hear from the Jets safety shortly after ending practice with an interception.

AUGUST 18 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Dane Belton's Future With Jets Continues to Change as Training Camp Buzz Grows The free-agency acquisition has emerged as a legitimate candidate to start at safety.

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Dane Belton showing Giants what a mistake they made at Jets training camp The New York Giants have made an unfortunate habit of letting some of their former players leave in free agency right before they are about...

AUGUST 12 • GMENHQ.COM

Dane Belton immediately turned Jets-Buccaneers joint practices into a personal launchpad New York Jets safety Dane Belton continued a phenomenal training camp by standing out against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at joint practice on...

AUGUST 11 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets rookie David Bailey limps off with an ankle injury, but coach Aaron Glenn says he'll be fine

New York Jets rookie edge rusher David Bailey has injured an ankle in practice

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

S Dane Belton Training Camp Media Availability (8/6) Watch S Dane Belton talk to the media after Thursday's training camp practice.

AUGUST 6 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

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