The Jets have been searching for a pass-rushing outside linebacker for a decade now. Since the team traded John Abraham, the role has gone unfilled despite the team throwing money and draft picks at it.
Now, that search has gone north of the border. The Jets signed Freddie Bishop III this offseason, who had 11 sacks for the Calgary Stampeders last season in the Canadian Football League. As the Jets open spring practices this week, Bishop is one of the most intriguing players on the roster.
“I don’t know that you compare the number, but 11 sacks is 11 sacks,” Jets coach Todd Bowles said.