FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Jermaine Johnson made a little change to his diet to get ready to chase and possibly take down Lamar Jackson this weekend.

The Jets’ edge rusher is off sugary drinks.

“He’s definitely very dynamic in the backfield, very dynamic at extending plays with his legs,” Johnson said following Thursday’s practice. “I've been doing extra running, staying off sugary drinks and stuff like that, getting ready for him. Very special player.”

Johnson isn’t kidding. He believes it will make him quicker and more effective on Sunday when the Jets (2-8) face the Ravens (5-5).

“That's more of a personal thing,” Johnson said. “I'm chasing after a lot of guys as the season's going on and I just want to shed off any kind of weight that's slowing me down so I can turn those hurries or hi

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