Jets open to bringing back Marcus Maye?

Long expected to part ways with Marcus Maye, the Jets may be keen on salvaging this relationship. The veteran safety remains on the team’s radar, Albert Breer of SI.com tweets.

Another Maye agreement coming to fruition would crowd things at safety for the Jets, who have re-signed Lamarcus Joyner and agreed to terms with former Bucs safety Jordan Whitehead. Former third-round pick Ashtyn Davis remains under contract as well.

Maye’s 2021 did not go especially well. A DUI arrest came shortly after tense negotiations with the Jets, who did not finalize a long-term extension by the July deadline. Maye played the season on the franchise tag but suffered an Achilles tear. Despite this, Maye still has several fans in the building, Connor Hughes of The Athletic notes.

This would be an interesting move for the Jets, with Maye not only predating the Robert Saleh staff but going back to Todd Bowles‘ Jets stay. The former Jamal Adams tandem partner has started 60 games with the Jets, playing especially well in 2020 when Pro Football Focus graded Maye as the No. 5 overall safety.