Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Jets have exercised their 2018 options on NT Steve McLendon and LB Josh Martin Tuesday.
McLendon, 32, wound up signing on with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of Troy back in 2010. After six years in Pittsburgh, McLendon departed in 2016 and signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Jets.
McLendon stands to make a base salary of $3 million for the 2018 season.
In 2017, McLendon appeared in all 16 games for the Jets and recorded 46 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 29 interior defender out of 122 qualifying players.
Martin, 26, originally signed on with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Columbia back in 2013. After two years with the Chiefs, Martin caught on with the Buccaneers during the 2015 season but was unfortunately waived with an injury designation later cut loose from injured reserve with a settlement.
The Colts eventually signed him to their practice squad but lost him to the Jets in November of 2015. Martin signed a two-year, $3.8 million contract with the Jets last year and stands to make a base salary of $1.65 million for the 2018 season.
In 2017, Martin appeared in 14 games for the Jets and recorded 43 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a pass defense.
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