The Jets are bringing back two players from Gregg Williams’ defense.
Inside linebacker Neville Hewitt is re-signing with the Jets on a one-year, $2 million contract. Cornerback Arthur Maulet also is returning on a one-year deal.
The moves are important, low-cost moves as general manager Joe Douglas pieces together the defense.
Hewitt played well last year for Williams, the Jets’ defensive coordinator. Hewitt became a starter after the Jets lost Avery Williamson in the preseason to a torn ACL. Hewitt then took over the defensive play-calling in Week 2 after middle linebacker C.J. Mosley suffered a groin injury.