The Jets brought back a key special teams and depth player Thursday, agreeing to a new deal with safety Ashtyn Davis, a source confirmed.
Davis, a 2020 Jets third-round pick, is a core special teams player and backup safety. He became a free agent in March.
Davis has a nose for the ball.
He had three interceptions and three fumble recoveries last season despite only playing 19 percent of the team’s defensive snaps.
The Jets have Chuck Clark and Tony Adams as starters at safety and Davis can be a good third safety, who can play in three-safety packages and give the team a strong backup.
The Jets also may address the position in the draft in two weeks to add more depth.
Davis, 27, has played in 54 games for the Jets over four seasons and has started 21 of them.