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Jermaine Johnson Tightens Prep to Track Lamar Jackson in JetsRavens Game

The Jets pass rusher is tweaking his routine to convert pressures into sacks against Baltimore’s elusive quarterback.

Overview

  • Johnson said he is doing extra running and cutting out sugary drinks this week to maximize speed before facing Jackson.
  • He studied Myles Garrett’s four-sack outing against Baltimore and emphasized staying active with a high motor to finish plays.
  • Returning from last season’s torn Achilles, Johnson has three sacks this year after a brief ankle setback and drew praise from coordinator Steve Wilks.
  • Jackson missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle issue, returned Thursday, and is expected to play after being sacked five times in Cleveland.
  • Context for the Jets includes a 2-8 record, recent trades of Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, and teammate Kris Boyd recovering in hospital after a shooting.