New York Jets: Top 5 offseason additions, post 2018 NFL Draft

LANDOVER, MD - JANUARY 10: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins celebrates a third quarter touchdown with teammates tackle Trent Williams #71 and guard Spencer Long #61 against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at FedExField on January 10, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: Trumaine Johnson #22 of the Los Angeles Rams takes the field before a game against the Washington Redskins at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

4. Trumaine Johnson, CB (from Los Angeles Rams)

Remember former Washington Redskins’ quarterback Kirk Cousins, now a member of the Minnesota Vikings? It’s difficult not to after he signed a fully-guaranteed three-year, $84 million with the Purple Gang this year. And yes, the New York Jets were once in the hunt when it came to his availability. Before joining Mike Zimmer’s club, he was given the franchise tag by the ‘Skins two-straight years.

Of course, that’s been far from unusual as of late. The Pittsburgh Steelers have done similar with running back Le’Veon Bell these past two offseason. And from 2016-17, the Los Angeles Rams tagged quality cornerback Trumaine Johnson with the franchise designation. But earlier this year, the defending NFC West champions orchestrated trades for cornerbacks Marcus Peters (Kansas City Chiefs) and Aqib Talib (Denver Broncos). And Johnson was suddenly allowed to test the free-agent market.

The six-year pro brings an impressive resume to the Jets. He totaled 18 interceptions and three fumble recoveries in 85 games with the Rams, returning three of those picks for touchdowns. He’s also knocked down 67 passes in those contests, totaling double-digits in this department in four of those six seasons.

Johnson will pair opposite cornerback Morris Claiborne, who will begin his second campaign with the club, giving New York a pair of quality performers in the secondary. All told, the Jets allowed a disappointing 30 touchdown passes in 2017.

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