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Jets Sign Promising Defenseman Alfons Freij to Entry-Level Deal

6/15/2025

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The New York Jets have secured a promising future by signing 19-year-old defenseman Alfons Freij to a three-year, entry-level contract valued at $975K per year. Drafted 37th overall last year, Freij shone in Sweden's junior leagues and recently showcased his skills in the Allsvenskan. There's a chance he could be loaned back overseas for the 2025-26 season, giving him time to develop further.

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The New York Jets have secured a promising future by signing 19-year-old defenseman Alfons Freij to a three-year, entry-level contract valued at $975K per year. Drafted 37th overall last year, Freij shone in Sweden's junior leagues and recently showcased his skills in the Allsvenskan. There's a chance he could be loaned back overseas for the 2025-26 season, giving him time to develop further.