The New York Jets entered the 2022 NFL draft with some unknowns at the free safety position in both the short and long-term. There seemed to be a chance that Joe Douglas could address the position with a second new starter this offseason alongside strong safety Jordan Whitehead. While the Jets re-signed veteran Lamarcus Joyner, no outside additions were made to the position.
The draft came and went without any selections being allocated toward the safety group. However, the Jets signed a safety following the draft: Tony Adams from Illinois.
Here are some of the most important things for Jets fans to know about Adams.