How many sacks will Jets DE Joseph Ossai have in 2026?

After finishing 31st in sacks last year with just 26 quarterback takedowns, the New York Jets desperately needed to revamp their pass-rushing unit this offseason.

That’s precisely what general manager Darren Mougey did. Mougey selected former Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey at No. 2 overall in the 2026 NFL draft, and he also signed veteran Joseph Ossai in free agency.

Ossai was signed to a three-year contract worth $34.5 million. He’ll earn an average annual salary of $11.5 million per campaign. It’s a reasonable term, but make no mistake, the Jets expect a hefty return on their offseason investment.

Will McDonald IV was the Jets’ sack leader last season with eight. No other Jets defender had more than four sacks. Ossai had a career-high five sacks last season, making it his second consecutive campaign with five QB takedowns.

Ossai has been a modest sack producer throughout his underrated career. The Jets are probably expecting a similar output. With Ossai, Bailey, McDonald, and Kingsley Enagbare at the position, the defensive line should have a more stable rotation, making them less reliant on one player (like they were last year).

The Jets are better and deeper at the pass-rushing positions now. If Ossai produces another five sacks, he’ll be an effective member of a four-man rotation. The Jets should end up pleased with Ossai’s production.

Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 NFL season.

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