{"id":158627,"date":"2026-03-10T00:19:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T00:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/158627\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T00:19:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T00:19:07","slug":"jets-poach-from-new-york-giants-agree-to-terms-with-dane-belton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/158627\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets poach from New York Giants, agree to terms with Dane Belton"},"content":{"rendered":"

March 9, 2026, 7:35 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

The New York Jets<\/a> have agreed to terms with safety Dane Belton, poaching him from their in-state rivals, the New York Giants<\/a>, reports NFL insider Jordan Schultz<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Belton, a 2022 fourth-round pick out of Iowa, spent his first four NFL seasons with the Giants, where he developed into a reliable reserve safety and special teams contributor. Over his tenure, he appeared in 66 games (22 starts), providing depth in the secondary and delivering several clutch plays.<\/p>\n

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His versatility and performance on special teams made him a valuable depth piece for the Giants.<\/p>\n

The Jets will sign Belton to a one-year, $4 million deal that could be worth up to $6 million in total.<\/p>\n

The Giants addressed Belton’s departure by reportedly agreeing to terms with defensive back Ar’Darius Washington. Washington, a former Baltimore Raven with five years of experience, brings familiarity with schemes and adds depth to the Giants’ secondary following the loss.<\/p>\n

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Belton’s transition to the Jets adds intrigue to the intrastate rivalry, as both teams seek to strengthen their defenses ahead of the new league year.<\/p>\n

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