WILL MCDONALD IV NEWS

Puts on weight Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Wednesday that McDonald added 15-pounds of muscle in the offseason, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

Impact The 2023 first-round pick from Iowa State is already coming off the best season of his career, posting 28 total tackles, including 10.5 sacks, three passes defended and two forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games. With a new defensive-minded head coach in Glenn and added muscle, McDonald appears poised to take another step forward and emerge as one of the NFL's top edge rushers in 2025.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jets kick off 1st NFL draft for Mougey and Glenn with plenty of needs to address on revamped roster

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APRIL 14

Eagles, Titans headline NFL teams that surrendered fewest total yards in 2024

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FEBRUARY 21

Breaks out in second season McDonald posted 28 total tackles (18 solo), including 10.5 sacks, three passes defended and two forced fumbles across 17 games in 2024.

Impact The 2023 first-round pick from Iowa State made a tremendous leap in production from his rookie season to 2024, tying Jonathon Cooper, Dante Fowler and Travon Walker for the 12th-most sacks in the NFL. McDonald also ranked among the NFL's top 15 edge rushers in quarterback hits (12), pressures (61) and batted passes (three) this season. He's now entering the third season of his rookie contract and is expected to remain one of the premier edge rushers in the league, with aspirations of earning his first Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors in 2025.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will McDonald IV sees 'crazy' Jets future with Jermaine Johnson after falling short of sacks goal Will McDonald IV may be one of the Jets’ few bright spots in an otherwise underwhelming season. But he’s far from satisfied.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NYPOST.COM

Will McDonald IV odds to win 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Will McDonald IV is +25000 to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024, which ranks him 20th in the league.With 10.0 sacks t...

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Pair of sacks in loss McDonald registered 2.0 sacks in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact McDonald was able to get to Geno Smith two times in the defeat, notching his third multi-sack performance of the year and first since Week 3. The 25-year-old has now produced 21 total tackles (16 solo), including 10.0 sacks, while also adding two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a pass defensed over 12 games this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in loss McDonald finished with three tackles (three solo), including a tackle for a loss and 1.0 sacks, and a pass breakup in Sunday's 37-15 loss to the Steelers.

Impact The defensive end also played on 65 percent of the defensive snaps. McDonald has 15 tackles (12 solo), including 8.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass defensed in seven games this season. The 2023 first-round pick recorded just 14 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, in 15 games as a rookie.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets to the quarterback Sunday McDonald recorded two tackles (two solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 23-17 loss against the Vikings.

Impact McDonald's sack came on a third-and-one deep in Jets territory to force Minnesota to settle for a field goal. He was causing problems for Sam Darnold that didn't show up on the stat sheet too, and it looks like he's found his footing as a pass rusher early in his second year. He brings some IDP allure into a Week 6 matchup versus Buffalo.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five sacks in last two games McDonald had 2.0 sacks among his three tackles (one solo) and four quarterback hits in Thursday's 24-3 win over the Patriots.

Impact McDonald stayed hot after his 3.0-sack breakout in Week 2. With Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) done for the season, McDonald will be counted upon to play a key role on the edge for the Jets, even if Haason Reddick's ongoing contract dispute is resolved at some point.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three sacks in win McDonald recorded four solo tackles, including 3.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.

Impact McDonald lived in Tennessee's backfield, getting to quarterback Will Levis three times, matching his career total in sacks. Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in the victory and with Haason Reddick holding out, McDonald will likely move into a starting role at defensive end moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three sacks in win McDonald recorded four solo tackles, including 3.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.

Impact McDonald lived in Tennessee's backfield, getting to quarterback Will Levis three times, matching his career total in sacks. Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in the victory, and with Haason Reddick holding out, McDonald will likely move into a starting role at defensive end moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 11 McDonald (ankle) is active Sunday versus the Bills.

Impact McDonald was forced to miss the team's Week 10 loss to Las Vegas while dealing with an ankle injury, but he'll make his return to the field Sunday against Buffalo. The rookie has recorded two tackles, including a half-sack, over the last two games he's appeared in.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to ankle injury McDonald (ankle) has been deemed questionable for Sunday's Week 11 matchup with the Bills.

Impact McDonald missed the Week 10 loss to Las Vegas due to his knee issue and is in danger of sitting out this coming Sunday as well. He did manage to log a trio of limited practices this week, so he seems to have a chance of suiting up against Buffalo. If he does miss the clash, however, Carl Lawson could potentially get more reps.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on practice estimate McDonald (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on the Jets' practice estimate Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It seems to be a step in the right direction for McDonald after he sat out of Sunday's loss at Las Vegas. He'll still probably need to upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders Face Jets Rookie Will McDonald IV The Las Vegas Raiders will face New York Jets rookie defensive end Will McDonald IV who has not gotten going yet, but has the talent to do s...

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Will McDonald IV NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds and Props 2023

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Jets, first-round pick Will McDonald IV agree to deal New York Jets first-round pick Will McDonald IV signed a four-year contract on Wednesday before joining the team for the first day of traini...

JULY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rookie Will McDonald Proving Worthy of Role in Jets' Defensive Line Rotation Gang Green’s 2023 first-round draft pick has been noticeable during OTAs

JUNE 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MAY 9, 2023

Will McDonald IV discusses excitement for rookie season with Jets, Aaron Rodgers Days after being selected by the New York Jets with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft Jets, Jets rookie defensive end Will McDon...

MAY 1, 2023 • NFL.COM