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Jets Can't Rule Out a Dane Belton Trade Despite Being Their Best Offseason Signing

It's only taken six games for Dane Belton to be a revelation for a Jets defense that was a sieve last season. New York signed the fifth-year safety to a one-year, $4 million contract during the offseason, and he's been paying that back in dividends.

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Jets' Best Offseason Addition Clear One Month Into the Season (and It's Time to Extend Him)

When it comes to free agent additions, the New York Jets have not had a ton of success in 2026. Some, like Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare, have dealt with injuries to start the season.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 24

5 Jets Offseason Moves Already Paying Dividends (David Bailey, Dane Belton & More)

The Jets are 1-1 and in the eyes of some of their loyal fans, things couldn't be more dire. That's what happens when you blow a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to a perennial playoff team in the Packers and lose in your home opener.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / August 22

3 NY Jets whose stock skyrocketed in preseason Week 2

There was a lot to like in the New York Jets’ 17-0 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of the preseason. Here are three Jets who helped their stock the most on Friday night.

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Dane Belton, not Malachi Moore, emerging as Jets’ high-upside SS

In all likelihood, the New York Jets’ 2026 safety unit will be the franchise’s best in quite some time. That will happen by default thanks to the addition of Minkah Fitzpatrick, provided he stays healthy.

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / August 13

Dane Belton's Future With Jets Continues to Change as Training Camp Buzz Grows

As the New York Jets prepare for their preseason opener against the Buccaneers on Friday and continue finalizing their 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 season, some players have stood out more than others and will look to use the upcoming games against some external competition to make one last statement.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / August 6

Underrated No More: How Dane Belton Is Turning Heads Early in Jets Training Camp

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Some NFL players are classified as stars. Others are seen as really good players that fit a need. Then there are those who appear underrated based on the opportunities given to them.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / August 4

Andre Cisco Could Be Pushed Out Jets' Door After Dane Belton's Hot Start at Training Camp

The Jets' training camp is off and running, and it has already included some standout performances and put some players on the chopping block as the buildup to the 2026 NFL season intensifies.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / July 12

Jets' Dane Belton Will Price Himself Out of New York This Season

After becoming the first team in NFL history to finish the season without recording a single interception, the Jets needed to revamp their secondary this offseason.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / June 27

Ar'Darius Washington Is a $3 Million Steal for the Giants' Defense

The under-the-radar signing of defensive back Ar’Darius Washington may be the most overlooked offseason addition to the New York Giants' defense. Washington, who signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Giants in March, was initially viewed as the replacement for Dane Belton, who signed with the Jets in free agency.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 11

AFC Notes: Dane Belton, Chris Johnson, D’Angelo Ponds, Dolphins, Jets

The Dolphins used the 27th pick in round one on CB Chris Johnson as someone who can be atop their corner depth chart for years to come. Despite being a first-round pick, Johnson plans to bring the work ethic and respect of an undrafted player, becoming a player the organization will never forget. “I’m brand new here, I’m a rookie.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / March 16

Former Giants DB Dane Belton Qualified for Performance Based Pay

Former New York Giants defensive back Dane Belton, who signed with the New York Jets in free agency, was the lone Giants player from the 2025 season to have been awarded a performance-based pay increase on his 2025 base pay.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / March 9

Jets Poach Giants Safety Dane Belton on Economical $4 Million Deal

It always made sense for the New York Jets to double-dip at the safety position this year, judging by what was expected to leave town. With Tony Adams and Andre Cisco both seemingly on their way out the door, the Jets struck a surprise trade early on Monday for five-time Pro Bowler for Minkah Fitzpatrick.

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Giants 2026 UFA Primer: Did Dane Belton Prove His Worth?

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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 17, 2025

NY Giants Defender Has Been at Pro Bowl Level on Special Teams

The New York Giants special teams unit as a whole has been enjoying one of its finest seasons in quite some time, and a big reason for that has been the play of guys like safety Dane Belton.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / August 12, 2025

How the NY Giants Can Unlock Safety Dane Belton's Best

It's become practically a recurring bit now where New York Giants safety Dane Belton has a strong spring that leads into summer hype. 2025 is no different, as Belton consistently made plays on the ball in spring , and while it’s just spring, he seemed mentally ahead of the rest of the defense as far as ball-hawking goes.

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / July 16, 2025

New York Giants 2025 Training Camp Preview: Safeties

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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / July 9, 2025

NY Giants' Safety Dane Belton Praised for Offseason Showing

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New York Giants News / A to Z Sports / July 6, 2025

Shocking member of the New York Giants named biggest surprise player from OTAs and might land a bigger role than many expected

The New York Giants were active throughout the offseason, whether in free agency or the 2025 NFL Draft. One of the areas they focused heavily on in free agency was their secondary, with the team landing CB Paulson Adebo and S Jevon Holland.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / June 6, 2025

Giants’ fourth-year safety can’t stop making plays at OTAs

The New York Giants are a little over halfway done with OTAs. These crucial spring practices have given the coaching staff an early look at the roster as they prepare for training camp in July.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2024

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Second-year Giants DB in play for starting role

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