March 9: Jamien Sherwood was a backup going into the 2024 season for the Jets. A year later, and with a team MVP award under his belt, he just became one of the five highest-paid linebackers in the NFL after agreeing to re-sign with the Jets for $45 million ($30 million of it guaranteed) on a three-year deal.

When Russell Wilson, who was also signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, missed the start of the season with an injury, Fields took the reigns and led them to a 4-2 record before head