Jamien Sherwood, the linebacker for the New York Jets, has secured a promising future with a three-year contract extension worth $45 million, with $30 million guaranteed. Sherwood, who showcased his abilities last season while filling in for CJ Mosley, has emerged as a key player on the Jets' defense. The new deal effectively functions as a two-year extension, with Sherwood set to have a $5 million cap hit in the first year and $11.5 million in the second year. Notably, the dead cap hits for the Jets are significant, making it financially impractical to release him in the near term.

As the deal extends into 2027, the dynamics shift, with Sherwood's cap hit reaching $19 million while the dead cap drops to $6.25 million. This change opens up potential savings for the Jets should they decide to part ways with him at that time or potentially renegotiate another extension if they want to retain him. As the Jets prepare for the upcoming offseason, Sherwood's performance will be closely observed as management evaluates their roster and cap space.