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Former Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright trying to make a play during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings.
The New York Jets have added some sizzle to the secondary.
According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, revealed on social media that the Jets are signing Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright to a one-year deal with a maximum value of $5.5 million.
Jets Add Some Elite Juice to the Secondary
Wright, 27, is coming off the best year of his NFL career. The former Laney and Oregon State product was named a Pro Bowler.
He appeared in all 17 games and made 16 starts. With those opportunities, he registered five interceptions, 11 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 80 total tackles, and three tackles for loss.
This is a developing story and we’ll provide new details as they become available.
Paul Esden Jr. covers the New York Jets for Heavy.com. A New York native, he co-hosts a morning show, “The Manchild Show with Boy Green Digital.” Before joining Heavy in 2021, Esden Jr. covered both national and New York sports for FanSided, Elite Sports NY, and The Score 1260. More about Paul Esden Jr.
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