The New York Jets had sturdy protection and particular groups models in 2023 that had been liable for carrying the crew after quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with a torn Achilles simply 4 performs into the season.
That particular groups unit will now be trying to substitute a former Professional Bowl choice and All-Professional who’s leaving in free company.
Justin Hardee Sr. was a priceless member of New York’s particular groups over the previous three years and is leaving to signal along with his hometown Cleveland Browns, so he took to X to say goodbye to the crew that he referred to as residence for the previous three years, saying “thanks to the entire New York Jets group for the previous 3 years from prime to backside.”
Thank You to the entire New York Jets group for the previous 3 years from prime to backside. My childhood goals of turning into a Professional Bowl choice, in addition to being an NFLPA All-Professional occurred right here one thing that’ll stay with me perpetually. To my Teammates, Eternally grateful for you all. pic.twitter.com/nXdC8eryqm
— Justin Hardee Sr. (@jhardee_19) April 6, 2024
He additionally added he was perpetually grateful for his teammates and referred to as his accomplishments in New York “one thing that may stay with me perpetually.”
Hardee lately turned 30 years outdated and made simply 5 tackles final season in 11 video games.
He was a pivotal facet of a particular groups unit that led the league in kickoff protection (15.4 yards per return allowed) and opponents’ gross punting (44.5 yards per punt).
This will probably be Hardee’s eighth 12 months within the NFL after spending his first 4 seasons as a New Orleans Saint as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois.
Hardee’s contract with the Browns will probably be a one-year deal price $1.377 million, which comes on the conclusion of the three-year deal he signed with the Jets for $6.75 million to function their particular groups ace.
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