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Jets Host Two-Time Pro Bowl DT For Visit, Could Add Veteran to Stacked D-Line Room

The Jets brought Linval Joseph in for a workout on Friday, according to this NFL insider.

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The Jets hosted veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph for a visit on Friday, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Joseph, 34, is a two-time Pro Bowler and former second-round pick. He's a Super Bowl champion, with the Giants back in 2011, and has plenty of experience, looking to embark on his 13th season in the NFL. 

The defensive tackle was in his prime with the Vikings in 2016 and 2017, during a six-year stint with Minnesota. Over the last two seasons, Joseph has racked up 63 tackles over 30 games with the Chargers. 

New York's strongest position group is their defensive line room, a unit that features rising starts, youngsters and proven veterans. That doesn't mean the Jets are satisfied with that unit, though. In this league, there's always room for more talent, especially guys that have seen it all in this league and can continue to help younger players develop. 

Garafolo said he spoke to a source within the Jets organization after Joseph stopped by on Friday, asking how many defensive linemen this team needs. The reply was "all of them."

The Jets find themselves in a unique position through six games, in a spot where they can legitimately make the postseason if they can maintain their winning ways. It's even more challenging to continue playing well after a hot, surprising start. If another veteran asset like Joseph can contribute in bringing the best out of this defensive front—part of a deep rotation that's been wreaking havoc up front this year—then it seems like a solid move to make.

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Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher  of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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