Number 17 and the Rookie Who Lost It | New York Jets News

Davante Adams, in his Jets days, famously snatched jersey number 17 from rookie Malachi Corley by offering him $17,000 — which Corley hilariously countered with a million. When Adams couldn’t meet his demand, he went straight to owner Woody Johnson and got the number. Corley, left without compensation or a clear path forward, eventually moved on to the Browns — a team that’s loaded with wideouts. It’s a wild tale that underscores how veteran influence trumps rookie ambition in the NFL, and a sobering lesson for any young player: sometimes, you just have to accept the system — even if it costs you your number. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86a1998d755d36d4