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The New York Jets have signed defensive lineman Pita Taumoepenu, adding to their recent additions on the defensive line. Taumoepenu, who previously played for the Broncos, Cardinals, and 49ers in the NFL, had an impressive season in the XFL, earning the league's defensive player of the year award. In 11 NFL regular season appearances, he recorded five tackles.
The XFL announced its 2023 season awards, with D.C. Defenders' Jordan Ta'amu winning Offensive Player of the Year, Vegas Vipers' Pita Taumoepenu winning Defensive Player of the Year, St. Louis Battlehawks' Darrius Shepherd winning Special Teams Player of the Year, and Reggie Barlow of the D.C. Defenders winning Coach of the Year. Ta'amu threw for 1,894 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Taumoepenu recorded 7.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. Shepherd led the league in kick return yards and caught 48 passes for 519 yards and six touchdowns. Barlow led the Defenders to a 9-1 record and the North Division Championship.
Former 49ers edge rusher Pita Taumoepenu has been named the XFL Defensive Player of the Year for the 2023 season after posting 7.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss and four forced fumbles for the Vegas Vipers. He is now getting a workout with the Cleveland Browns after struggling in the NFL with just five tackles and zero sacks in 11 games.