The New York Jets witnessed Aaron Rodgers connect with Garrett Wilson for a touchdown on the second drive of the game, and now the defense is getting involved. In Sunday’s preseason finale against the New York Giants, Brandin Echols recorded a pick-six for the Jets.
Pick 6!! Everything coming up @nyjets in the 1st quarter ✈️
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The play began with New York’s defensive front generating pressure on Tommy DeVito, the third-string quarterback of the Giants. DeVito was targeting David Sills and delivered a late pass, allowing Echols to jump the route and create a massive play for the Jets.
Echols will begin the upcoming season with a one-game suspension. Even though he won’t be available in Week 1, Echols could emerge as a valuable depth option at cornerback behind Sauce Gardner, DJ Reed, and Michael Carter II.