{"id":36499,"date":"2026-08-10T13:33:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T08:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=36499"},"modified":"2026-08-10T13:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T08:33:05","slug":"ex-giant-dane-belton-in-tight-battle-to-become-answer-for-jets-biggest-weaknesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=36499","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Giant Dane Belton in tight battle to become answer for Jets&#8217; biggest weaknesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>For years, Dane Belton waited his turn while producing in a complementary role.<\/p>\n<p>He frequently impressed during training camp and made plays when given an opportunity. But his time as a full-time starter with the Giants never came.<\/p>\n<p>Belton didn\u2019t have to leave North Jersey after becoming a free agent. The Jets came calling and are giving the former Iowa standout a chance to make his mark in his fifth pro season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLooking at this team and the talent they have top to bottom, the leadership [they have], the leader we have in [head coach Aaron Glenn] down to the position coaches, it\u2019s a room and a building you want to be in,\u201d Belton said. \u201cLooking at that, I thought it was a great opportunity here. I feel we have a really good team, and I\u2019m really looking forward to this season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn that free agency process, I really wanted to find a place where I could cement my role and impact the team in a big way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A 2022 fourth-round pick, Belton is battling Andre Cisco and Malachi Moore to start at safety alongside veteran Minkah Fitzpatrick. 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/jets-dane-belton-talks-media-136666738.jpg?resize=1038,692&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1038w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/jets-dane-belton-talks-media-136666738.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/jets-dane-belton-talks-media-136666738.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\"\/><figcaption>Jets\u2019 Dane Belton talks to the media after practice at training camp on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Florham Park, NJ.  <span class=\"credit\">Bill Kostroun\/New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Enter 6-foot-1, 205-pound Belton, who is coming off his best NFL season. He set career highs in tackles (120) and forced fumbles (three) for the Giants. He also had five passes defensed while making nine starts. He created as many turnovers (four) as the entire Jets defense did in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old has showcased that skill in camp, frequently finding the ball. During Saturday\u2019s intrasquad scrimmage, Belton picked off backup quarterback Cade Klubnik.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think if you look over his career, the one thing that stands out about that player is his ball production. He\u2019s made a number of plays on the ball,\u201d Glenn said. \u201cI know he\u2019s been in a backup role for most of his career, but man, he\u2019s fighting now. 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/jets-dane-belton-practices-minicamp-131323742.jpg?resize=1038,692&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1038w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/jets-dane-belton-practices-minicamp-131323742.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/jets-dane-belton-practices-minicamp-131323742.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\"\/><figcaption>Jets\u2019 Dane Belton practices at minicamp in Florham Park, N.J., on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. <span class=\"credit\">Bill Kostroun\/New York Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"David Bailey is the REAL DEAL! | Gang&amp;apos;s All Here\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ID0e8f9xgaw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWhen you have a guy that has ball production, that competes the way he competes and also has the special teams value, man, it\u2019s hard not to take a hard look at that player and see how he fits into what you\u2019re trying to do. He\u2019s been doing a really good job for us, I\u2019m excited about where he\u2019s at.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Belton\u2019s tackling is a particular strength. He had the lowest missed-tackle percentage (4.1) among safeties to record at least 400 snaps in 2025, according to Pro Football Focus. Missed tackles were a problem for the Jets secondary. Moore missed 11 tackles, while Cisco and Tony Adams whiffed on nine apiece. No Jets safety had a missed-tackle rate under 10 percent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing able to make plays in any role I\u2019m in, help the team win, is really the biggest objective,\u201d he said. \u201cI feel like for me, that\u2019s one of my biggest skill sets is that no matter where I\u2019m at, I can make plays to help the team. That\u2019s what I\u2019m going to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Belton has no ill will toward the Giants. He\u2019s grateful for the chance they gave him.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Membership - Inside the Jets\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet the insider\u2019s view on Gang Green\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for Inside the Jets by Brian Costello, a weekly Sports+ exclusive.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThank you\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>He\u2019s ready to take the next step in his career, and the Jets seem to have big plans for him. Glenn is intent on using him at safety, as well as dime and nickel packages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to this opportunity,\u201d Belton said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For years, Dane Belton waited his turn while producing in a complementary role. He frequently impressed during training camp and made plays when given an opportunity. But his time as a full-time starter with the Giants never came. Belton didn\u2019t have to leave North Jersey after becoming a free agent. 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