Edge rusher Jermaine Johnson is reuniting with his former head coach as he joins Robert Saleh with the Tennessee Titans, according to @AdamSchefter. Johnson, a former first-round selection, previously played under Saleh during their shared time with the New York Jets.
The move marks a significant addition to the Titans defense, bringing in a familiar face for Saleh, who recently joined the coaching staff in Tennessee. Johnson was originally drafted 26th overall by the Jets in 2022, a selection made during Saleh's tenure as the head coach in New York. During his time with the Jets, Johnson developed into a Pro Bowl-caliber defender, thriving within the system Saleh helped implement.
The transition to Tennessee allows Johnson to work once again with the coach who oversaw the start of his professional career. While specific details regarding the terms of Johnson's arrival in Tennessee were not immediately available, the move reinforces the Titans' defensive front with a player intimately familiar with Saleh's schemes and expectations.
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