EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets nickelback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. was benched last Sunday and fined by the team because he missed multiple mandatory meetings, he told ESPN on Thursday.Brownlee said he couldn't recall the amount of the fine, except to say he was notified in a letter from the team. He said he missed "more than one" meeting, adding that he understood the discipline."No doubt, no doubt," he said. "Just accountability."Asked why he missed the meetings, Brownlee said, "It was just something in-house, some things I had to get right."Brownlee, the Jets' starting nickel, was inactive for New York's 28-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He was replaced by rookie D'Angelo Ponds.Jets coach Aaron Glenn declined to say why he benched Brownlee, adding that he wanted to keep the reason "in-house."Brownlee said he's "good" for this week. From indications, he will be active Sunday, when the Jets (2-5) host the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4).The Jets acquired Brownlee and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Tennessee Titans early in the 2025 season for a 2026 sixth-round pick.Brownlee, a 2024 fifth-round pick by Tennessee, has appeared in 13 games for the Jets. This season, he has 14 tackles and one sack in six games (241 defensive snaps).
