Jets, defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi agree to terms

The Jets are adding more depth for their defensive line rotation.

Former Kansas City defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi is signing with the Jets, according to his agency. The 6-1, 317-pound Nnadi spent seven seasons with Kansas City and was a part of three Super Bowl-winning teams.

The Jets needed to shore up their defensive front this offseason. Tackle Quinnen Williams, edge rushers Jermaine Johnson, who is coming back from a torn Achilles tendon, and Will McDonald are the only returning linemen with guaranteed deals for this season. Solomon Thomas, Haason Reddick and Javon Kinlaw signed with other teams.

Nnadi, 28, is the fourth defensive lineman and third tackle that the Jets reached deals with during the first week of free agency. They also signed edge rusher Rashad Weaver and interior linemen Byron Cowart and Jay Tufele. Nnadi is the most proven and experienced and potentially could start next to Williams.

A third-round pick in 2018, Nnadi was a good run stopper for Kansas City playing alongside All-Pro tackle Chris Jones. Nnadi started 86 games over his first six seasons. He has recorded 233 tackles and five sacks in 115 games.

Nnadi’s role and usage were reduced last year. He started only one game and had 11 tackles. Nnadi also played in 18 playoff games with 12 starts.