By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 08:48 EDT, 10 October 2025 | Updated: 08:48 EDT, 10 October 2025
WATFORD, England (AP) - The New York Jets' struggling defense will get a boost with the return of edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn pronounced Johnson "ready to go" against the Denver Broncos in Sunday´s game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as New York (0-5) seeks its first victory this season.
"He does bring the edge to him. He´s another guy that can get after the quarterback, so anytime we can bring that type of attitude, anytime we can bring that level of player on our team back from injury, it´s always good," Glenn said Friday before practice at the team's hotel north of London.
The defense needs all the help it can get. The Jets have no takeaways through Week 5 and only three sacks in the last four games. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams described his side of the ball as " probably the worst defense in the league."
Johnson was injured in the second quarter of New York's 30-10 loss to Buffalo in Week 2.
A Pro Bowl selection after the 2023 season when he recorded 7.5 sacks, Johnson missed most of last season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in Week 2.
New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson II (11) works out during NFL football practice at The Grove in Watford, England, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson II (11) works out during NFL football practice at The Grove in Watford, England, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)