The Jets’ stout defense had three standouts earn All-Pro honors this season.
, the Associated Press announced Friday. Linebacker C.J. Mosley was also named a second-team member.
Williams and Gardner were two bright spots throughout a Jets season that started 7-4 but crumbled at the end — with a six-game losing streak to close the year and no postseason berth. Their defense allowed the fourth-fewest yards per game and had the third-best unit against the pass, while their 18.6 points allowed per game ranked as the fourth-lowest number in the NFL.
While Gardner anchored the defensive backs, Williams impressed on the defensive line. He recorded career-highs for starts , tackles for loss , quarterback hits and sacks , despite missing one game with a calf injury.
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