One of the players many wanted to see return to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ roster in 2021, Keelan Cole, has found a new team. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cole will be joining the New York Jets on a one-year deal worth $5.5 million.
Former Jaguars’ WR Keelan Cole to the Jets on a one-year, $5.5 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2021
Cole, 27, had been with the Jags since 2017 when he joined them as an undrafted player out of Kentucky Wesleyan. Throughout his tenure, he wowed the fan base with highlight catches and his speed, but due to the Jags adding several receivers in the draft and free agency, he was never really able to become a top-3 option for them.
Cole will enter his time with the Jets with 274 career receptions for 2,242 yards and 12 touchdowns. He will also enter his time there with 356 yards and a touchdown to his name as a returner.
Cole will join a Jets team that has also made a lot of changes like the Jags this offseason. They named former Jags assistant Robert Saleh their head coach in January and have started the free agency period off hot by acquiring him weapons on the offensive side. Those weapons include receiver Corey Davis in addition to Cole on offense and defensive end Carl Davis on defense.