A person with knowledge of the situation says the New York Jets and linebacker Jamien Sherwood agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $45 million.

The Jets made Jamien Sherwood one of the highest-paid off-ball linebackers, securing him with a three-year, $45 million deal ($30 million gtd.) It's a huge investment, but Sherwood is only 25 and still ascending.

Jamien Sherwood has become the latest to stay with his former team as Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the linebacker ha agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million fully guaranteed. Kansas City's Nick Bolton,

Sherwood's 158 tackles were not only a team-high, but were tied for the third-most in the NFL and second among linebackers.He led the league with 98 solo tackles.

The New York Jets have retained standout middle linebacker Jamien Sherwood with a three-year, $45 million deal, according to reports on Sunday night.

According to reports including ESPN's Adam Schefter, linebacker Jamien Sherwood has inked a contract extension in New York. Sherwood has signed a three-year extension worth $45 million:

Sherwood has faced a ton of adversity during his time in the NFL, and it all paid off Sunday night as he inked a 3-year, $45 million deal with the New York Jets. The deal makes him a top-five highest-paid linebacker in the league.

The New York Jets re-signed linebacker Jamien Sherwood to a three-year, $45 million contract, with $30 million guaranteed. It was reported last week that the two sides had mutual interest in getting a deal done,

Gang Green will pay Sherwood $45MM over three years, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Sherwood will pull in $30MM guaranteed at signing. While the Jets could certainly have an issue with Quincy Williams at this point, due to the gap between the two LBs’ money, Sherwood is staying ahead of his age-25 season.