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Jets LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball Signs Exclusive Rights Tender

New York Jets linebacker Marcelino McCrary-Ball has officially signed his exclusive rights tender for the upcoming season.

The 27-year-old defender returned from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 3 to play two games late in the season, recording 23 tackles and a forced fumble over 106 defensive snaps.

McCrary-Ball originally signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2022 before joining the Jets' practice squad in 2023. Since then, he has accumulated 109 defensive snaps and 363 special teams appearances, solidifying his role as a core special teamer.