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Jets retain solid offensive line depth in restricted free agency move. Multiple headlines confirm Newman-Johnson stays in New York as organizational priority. Re-signing existing roster player signals continuity rather than meaningful upgrade. Fans view this as reliable depth maintenance amid broader roster questions. Jets maintain line stability while addressing bigger needs elsewhere in 2026.
This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the New York Jets — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Xavier's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL UNKs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.4M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the UNK market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Xavier is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The one-year deal minimizes the team's financial risk, effectively making this a prove-it contract.
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The New York Jets signed Xavier Newman-Johnson (OL) on March 11, 2026. FanVerdicts grades every reported NFL transaction across three dimensions independently: Contract Value Index measures the deal's value relative to expected production, Sentiment measures media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict aggregates community voting on this page. Current grades for this move: Contract Value Index C+, Sentiment C+, Fan Verdict pending.
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