The Jets have signed DT David Onyemata.
Onyemata (6-4, 310) was a fourth-round selection of the New Orleans Saints in the 2016 NFL Draft. He spent the first seven seasons of his pro career with the team before joining the Falcons in 2023.
During his 10 NFL seasons, Onyemata, 33, has appeared in 154 games (115 starts) and recorded 401 total tackles, 86 QBH, 49 TFL and 31 sacks. The veteran recorded a career-high 62 tackles during the 2025 season, playing 634 defensive snaps, the second-highest number of his career. Onyemata has also been a consistent contributor on special teams throughout his pro career.
Born in Nigeria, he played collegiately at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. After recording 166 tackles and 9.5 sacks across four seasons, he became the first member of the university's football program to be drafted into the NFL.
