Report: Former BYU LB Kyle Van Noy Is Free Agent Target Of New York Jets
Mar 16, 2020, 5:31 PM
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Kyle Van Noy #53 after their teams 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Former BYU and current New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy is a free agent target of the New York Jets, according to Connor Hughes of The Athletic.
Hughes reported that the Jets are “in discussions” with the former Cougar on Monday, March 16.
The Jets are prioritizing the addition of a pass rusher to their roster this offseason, according to Hughes.
Sources: The #Jets are "in discussions" with free-agent OLB Kyle Van Noy. #NYJ prioritized pass rusher in free agency. Van Noy had 6.5 sacks, 3 FF, 9 QB hits & 43 hurries for #Patriots last year.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 16, 2020
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Van Noy is set to become a free agent on Wednesday, March 18.
“It is interesting, but I’m going to be honest, I want to be a priority for a team and I feel I have to go where someone is going to make me a priority,” Van Noy told NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
After getting traded by the Detroit Lions in 2016, Van Noy helped the Patriots to a title in Super Bowl LI. The former Cougar linebacker recorded 1 tackle, 0.5 sacks, and a quarterback hit in the Pats historic comeback to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28.
The LB led New England to another championship in with a 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII. Van Noy posted 4 tackles, 1 sack, and 3 quarterback hits to earn his second Super Bowl ring.
Ladies and gentlemen, Kyle Van Noy.@KVN_03 | #EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/9Zz7bnFNxX
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019
“I’m sure New England knows that. If that opportunity comes, it comes,” continued Van Noy. “I’ll be frank, I don’t see myself waiting around. I’m pretty sure those guys aren’t going to wait around either. They’re really good at their craft. They’re at the top of the league at their position so it’ll be interesting.”
This past season, the former BYU linebacker recorded 41 solo tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. He helped the Patriots to a 12-4 record and an AFC East title.
Van Noy played for BYU from 2010-13. He was selected with the 40th overall pick by the Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft.
The league’s legal tampering period began on Monday, March 16. NFL Free Agency officially kicks off on Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. (MDT).
