Jowon Briggs - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signs with Gang Green The Jets signed Briggs to a contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The Jets placed the exclusive rights tender on Briggs in early March, and the 2024 seventh-rounder will play on the league-minimum contract for the upcoming season. He saw his defensive snap count increase over the course of the 2025 regular season. Briggs played at least 65 percent of the Jets' defensive snaps in each of the final seven games of the regular season, and over that span he accumulated 25 tackles (11 solo), including 2.0 sacks. He'll likely work in a rotational role on the defensive line in 2026 behind T'Vondre Sweat and Harrison Phillips.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back by Jets Briggs re-signed with the Jets on Thursday, Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.

Impact New York used its exclusive rights tender to bring back the defensive tackle, meaning Briggs either has to accept the one-year offer or sit out. Briggs grew into a rotational player for New York in 2025, playing 586 defensive snaps and recording 38 tackles (19 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and a forced fumble.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Re-Sign TE Jelani Woods Team Exercises Exclusive Tender Rights on DT Jowon Briggs and LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball

MARCH 5 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets agree to trade Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for T'Vondre Sweat, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets have agreed to trade pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle T’V...

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Posts 4.0 sacks in 2025 Briggs had 4.0 sacks among his 38 tackles (19 solo) in 2025.

Impact Briggs was a quiet success story for the Jets after being acquired in a preseason trade with the Browns. The 2024 seventh-round pick appeared in all 17 games for the Jets, starting the last eight after the team traded away Quinnen Williams. Even if the Jets bolster the interior of their defensive line in the offseason, Briggs showed enough ability to generate pressure from the inside to earn at least a rotational role in 2026.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jowon Briggs' uncanny maturity is exactly what Jets need more of We should all be as motivated, focused and accomplished as Jowon Briggs.

JANUARY 3 • NYPOST.COM

Unexpected Jets breakout star already looks like a franchise building block New York Jets defensive tackle Jowon Briggs has been a revelation for the team this year. Briggs has quickly established himself as a franch...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

The Jet Press Podcast: Jets Christmas wishlist, defending Aaron Glenn, Jowon Briggs In the latest episode of The Jet Press Podcast, Justin Fried and Mike Luciano provide a defense of Aaron Glenn and create our own Jets Chris...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets D-lineman Jowon Briggs is a one-man band, a tenor who can tackle and play 12 instruments

New York Jets defensive tackle Jowon Briggs surprised his teammates earlier this season by singing a song during a special teams meeting

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Jowon Briggs: This Unit Has Grown A Lot this Season Watch DL Jowon Briggs talk to the media after practice Thursday.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets trade acquisition is looking like one of Darren Mougey's biggest steals After another impressive performance on Sunday, Jowon Briggs continues to show real signs of being a long-term answer for the New York Jets...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Notebook | Smart Trades Bolstered Jets' D-Line Harrison Phillips and Jowon Briggs Bring a Spark in the Trenches

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jowon Briggs: Excited About the Opportunity to Be Here Watch DL Jowon Briggs talk to the media Thursday after practice

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Panthers beat Jets 13-6 for third straight win, but Bryce Young leaves with injured ankle

Bryce Young threw a touchdown pass before leaving with an ankle injury, and Jaycee Horn grabbed two interceptions as the Carolina Panthers beat the New York Jets 13-6

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets-Panthers Highlight | Jowon Briggs Tracks Down Bryce Young for a Sack Watch DL Jowon Briggs bring down Panthers QB Bryce Young for a shoestring sack and a 10-yard loss.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

3 Stats to Know | Jowon Briggs Made His Presence Felt vs. Josh Allen and Bills Jets DT's First Career Sack; Tyrod Taylor's Through-the-Roof Relief Numbers; Snap Counts of Note

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Aaron Glenn insists Jets' confidence isn't shaken despite falling to 0-2 after ugly loss to Bills

Aaron Glenn was disappointed in the New York Jets' performance in their 30-10 loss to Buffalo on Sunday when they struggled to challenge the Bills

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Harrison Phillips had 'initial shock' about trade from Vikes, but says Jets' 'arrow is pointing up'

Harrison Phillips said he was initially shocked by his trade from the Minnesota Vikings to the New York Jets last week

AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Jowon Briggs: I Want To Add My Spice To An Already Great Defense Watch DL Jowon Briggs talk to the media ahead of Monday's practice.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Derrick Nnadi returns to the Chiefs in a trade after a brief stint with the Jets, AP source says

Derrick Nnadi is heading back to the Kansas City Chiefs after a brief stint with the New York Jets

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets make trade for Phillips official and place Weaver on season-ending IR, cut Mathis

The New York Jets have placed defensive lineman Rashad Weaver on season-ending injured reserve and released defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Jets veteran's days are numbered after double DT trade shake-up The NY Jets have acquired defensive tackle Jowon Briggs in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, likely sealing the fate of the underperforming...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Jets get Jowon Briggs from Browns, Harrison Phillips from Vikings FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets made a few more big additions to bolster their defensive line with a pair of trades Wednesday. They a...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Traded to Jets The Browns traded Briggs to Jets on Tuesday.

Impact Briggs is headed to New York where he will likely serve as a reserve defender. The 2024 seventh-round pick is now the second defensive tackle the Jets have added today as they also acquired Harrison Phillips in a trade with the Vikings.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Jets acquire DT Jowon Briggs from Browns Deadspin | Jets acquire DT Jowon Briggs from Browns

AUGUST 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

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