The Jets haven’t been buyers at the trade deadline recently, and they don’t look like they should be this year. But one particular position could entice Joe Douglas.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported last week that the Jets have “actively monitored” the cornerback market over the past few months. Whether this was classic “due diligence,” which Douglas has been known to do, or serious interest remains to be seen, but it’s telling that this news came out after the Jets were lit up by Matt Ryan in London in Week 5.
Thirteen cornerbacks have already been traded this season – two of which went to the Panthers. Carolina traded for C.J. Henderson and Stephon Gilmore to shore up their secondary for a playoff push. The Jets aren’t in the same position as the Panthers, but nevertheless, appear could bolster their young secondary.
If the Jets really are checking out the cornerback market, here are four players they could target before the Nov. 2 deadline.