New York Jets linebacker Jackson Sirmon (49) lines up on defense during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)

New York Jets linebacker Jackson Sirmon (49) looks on before a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers running back Trevor Etienne (23) avoids a tackle from New York Jets linebacker Jackson Sirmon (49) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

New York Jets linebacker Jackson Sirmon (49) looks on against the Carolina Panthers during a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

American linebacker Jackson Sirmon of California (8) during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)

Auburn tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) is tackled by California linebackers Jackson Sirmon, left, and Kaleb Elarms-Orr during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

California linebacker Jackson Sirmon reacts after recovering an Auburn fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet (24) runs against California linebacker Jackson Sirmon (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

California linebacker Jackson Sirmon (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown on a recovery of a Stanford fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

California linebacker Jackson Sirmon (8) scores a touchdown after recovering a Stanford fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) runs after a catch as California linebacker Jackson Sirmon (8) attempts a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

FILE - Notre Dame running back Audric Estime, center, is tackled by California cornerback Jeremiah Earby (29) and linebacker Jackson Sirmon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Sept. 17, 2022. Sirmon is among the top players in the nation this season who are a bit under the radar because they play for schools that are not expected to win many games. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Oregon running back Travis Dye, right, is tackled by Washington linebacker Jackson Sirmon (43) in the end zone for a safety during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Washington linebacker Jackson Sirmon, left, tackles Stanford tight end Benjamin Yurosek during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Washington linebacker Jackson Sirmon is pictured during an NCAA football game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Seattle. Washington won 52-3. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)