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Stars in first start Hewitt notched 10 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 17-9 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact Christian Kirksey (thumb) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, which allowed Hewitt to step into the starting role. He did not disappoint, as he notched a team-high 10 tackles. The 28-year-old linebacker will likely be worth IDP consideration while Kirksey is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neville Hewitt steps up in starting role ' Daily Brew Neville Hewitt got his first start as a Houston Texan on Sunday when LB Christian Kirksey was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Warming up with first-team Hewitt is the starting middle linebacker during warmups ahead of Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Christian Kirksey (thumb) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, which opens up an opportunity for Hewitt to draw the start at middle linebacker. The 28-year-old has played a small role for the Texans this season, but he made 134 tackles across 16 appearances for the Jets last season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

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JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Meet LB Neville Hewitt Get to know linebacker Neville Hewitt, signed as a free agent on May 7, 2021.

JUNE 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Jets agree with ST standout Hardee, re-sign RB Adams

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MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Jets need to answer QB question, add offensive playmakers

The Jets have plenty of holes and lots of money to spend as free agency begins

MARCH 12, 2021 • Associated Press

NY Jets: Will the team re-sign or decline Neville Hewitt? The NY Jets are expected to make sweeping roster changes this offseason, which might be bad news for the 18 players set to hit unrestricted...

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Neville Hewitt Was an Iron Man in the Middle of Jets Defense in 2020 LB Led the Jets with 134 Total Tackles, 91 of Them Solo Acts

JANUARY 26, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Finishes season with 134 tackles Hewitt racked up seven solo tackles in Sunday's season finale against the Patriots and finishes the year with a team-high 134 tackles.

Impact Hewitt also picked up two sacks as the leader of New York's depleted linebacker corps while blowing his previous high of 75 tackles out of the water. The Jets will likely look to bring back the free agent this offseason to pair Hewitt with C.J. Mosley, who is expected to return after opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. There's room for both players to start at inside linebacker in the Jets' 3-4 scheme.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jets LB Neville Hewitt on Loss at Gillette: 'This Is a Hard Place to Win' 14-7 Lead Dissolves into 28-14 Patriots Win; Mistakes Doom Bid for Season-Ending 3-Game Win Streak

JANUARY 3, 2021 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets' playmaking D-Line a big-time building block for future

The big boys up front on the New York Jets’ defensive line have been a jumbo-sized bright spot this season

JANUARY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Darnold decision a dilemma as Jets enter crucial offseason

Sam Darnold will head into this offseason as a question mark instead of the unquestioned face of the franchise

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Maye a big bright spot for Jets with big plays, leadership

Safety Marcus Maye has been making big plays all season even while the New York Jets were off to an 0-13 start

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Jets DL Quinnen Williams placed on season-ending IR

New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams was placed on injured reserve and that will end his breakout second NFL season

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Leading tackler in first win Hewitt totaled a team-high 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Rams.

Impact Hewitt helped the Jets keep Los Angeles' rushing attack in check, as the Rams' three running backs combined for 65 rushing yards on 17 carries. The 27-year-old linebacker has 122 tackles with two games to play.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

McGovern a durable constant on Jets' ever-changing O-line

Connor McGovern isn’t used to losing

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Another strong tackling effort Hewitt racked up nine tackles (eight solo) and two tackles for loss in Sunday's 40-3 loss to Seattle.

Impact Hewitt tied fellow linebacker Harvey Langi for the team lead in tackles. He has been one of the few consistently productive players for the winless Jets.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Neville Hewitt: Undrafted and Unbowed The Jets’ Inside Linebacker Preaches to Always ‘Give It Your All’

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets try to move forward after brutal loss, Williams firing

A stunning loss left the still-winless New York Jets disappointed and frustrated

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Crosses 100-tackle threshold Hewitt compiled 12 tackles (nine solo), a sack and a tackle for loss in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Hewitt was the Jets' leading tackler, as the team limited a Vegas running game that struggled without Josh Jacobs (ankle). The secondary didn't hold up its end of the bargain, however, surrendering three passing touchdowns to Derek Carr, including a 46-yarder to Henry Ruggs with five seconds to go. Hewitt has 103 tackles through 12 games and has chipped in a sack in each of the least two.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first sack of 2020 Hewitt registered six tackles, one sack, a forced fumble and a 17-yard fumble-recovery return during Sunday's 20-3 loss the Dolphins.

Impact Hewitt was a one-man wrecking crew once again Week 12, notching a sack-forced fumble on Miami quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in the third quarter, and scooping up a Patrick Laird fumble for a sizeable return two Dolphins possessions later. Hewitt has already smashed his previous career high in tackles (75) by reaching 91 with five games still remaining in the regular-season slate. He has 27 starts to his name as a member of the Jets the past three seasons, after starting just seven games for Miami over his first three years in the league.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darnold a dud in return as Jets stall again, fall to 0-11

There was some hope coming in for the New York Jets that they could get their elusive first win

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Fitzpatrick, Dolphins keep Jets winless with 20-3 victory

Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes while starting in place of the injured Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins kept the New York Jets winless with a 20-3 victory

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

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