2026 NFL free agency: Jets sign another new defender in Dane Belton
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The New York Jets have made another addition to their poor secondary from 2025.
Last season the Jets failed to record a single interception. Adding safety Dane Belton will help.
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The former Giants fourth-round pick in 2022 has signed a one-year deal to remain in New York, but with the Jets. The contract could be worth up to $6 million:
The Jets are signing S Dane Belton to a 1-year, $4M deal with upside to $6M, per @Schultz_Reportpic.twitter.com/3CjYXWPJ4R
— SleeperJets (@SleeperJets) March 9, 2026
Belton, 25, has 240 tackles, including eight for loss, 16 passes defensed, four sacks, four forced fumbles and six interceptions in his career.
In 17 games played last year including nine starts, Belton had forced four turnovers (three fumbles, one INT).
Belton's addition comes after the Jets traded for former Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick earlier this week.
Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 offseason.
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