B/R: Jets duo earns 'honorable mention' in pass-rush rankings
Bleacher Report recently ranked the top-five pass-rushing duos in the NFL. Though Williams and McDonald IV didn't make the cut, they were among the five duos that earned the "honorable mentions" nod.
"Williams has established himself as one of the best defensive tackles in the league, earning three straight Pro Bowl bids," Matt Holder wrote, acknowledging the Jets duo has already combined for 52.5 career sacks. "McDonald is still in the early stage of his career, but he enjoyed a breakout performance in 2024, logging 10.5 sacks.
"With another strong showing from the latter this season, these two will make a strong case to crack the top five next summer."
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New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is certainly relying on Williams and McDonald to spearhead his pass rush this season. Jermaine Johnson II is coming off a serious Achilles injury, and the Jets lack the desirable depth both inside and outside. Williams and McDonald hold the keys to the Jets' sack production in 2025.
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