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Former New York Jets defensive lineman Micheal Clemons trying to make a play during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The New York Jets have lost a piece of the puzzle.
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz revealed on social media that the Indianapolis Colts have struck a three-year contract with defensive lineman Micheal Clemons. The deal has a maximum value of $18.5 million, according to Schultz.
Jordan Schultz
Sources: The #Colts are signing former #Jets DL Michael Clemons to a 3-year, $17.5M contract — with upside to $18.5M. Deal negotiated by @ErikBurkhardt and @Leah_Knight of @RocNationSports.
Clemons had 8.5 sacks, 13 TFLs and 2 forced fumbles during his tenure in New York.
Jets Defensive Line Takes a Hit
Clemons, 28, will turn 29 before the start of the 2026 season.
The former Texas A&M product originally entered the league as the No. 117 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.
During his four years with the team, Clemons appeared in 65 games and made 24 starts. With those opportunities, he has registered 8.5 sacks, 20 quarterback hits, 13 tackles for loss, 119 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and two pass deflections.
This is a developing story and we’ll provide new details as they become available.