Stephens' Bounce-Back Bid for Jets | New York Jets News

Brandon Stephens, the Jets’ veteran cornerback and newly ranked 16, is poised for a breakout season after a rough debut. Signed for $36M, he’s the “OG” of the revamped secondary, mentoring rookies Nahshon Wright and D’Angelo Ponds. While his tackling and run defense were solid, his coverage left much to be desired—giving up 10 TDs and a high passer rating. With a stronger supporting cast and a pass rush to help, Stephens must cut down big plays and snag interceptions to justify his hefty contract and climb the rankings. 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/721a0db37a9b88d0