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On YouTubeNew York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / October 28
Jets Look Like Geniuses Right Now Thanks To CB Room
There has been a lot of negativity around the New York Jets' season so far, but there are positive takeaways as well. New York is getting a much-needed break right now with its Week 9 bye week.
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / October 23
NY Jets’ most scrutinized free agent is trending up
Brandon Stephens was one of the New York Jets’ most scrutinized free agent signings of the 2025 offseason. When rookie general manager Darren Mougey signed Stephens to a three-year, $36 million deal with $23 million guaranteed, it raised a lot of eyebrows, including those of yours truly.
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / October 22
NY Jets CB Brandon Stephens continues to prove doubters wrong
Outside of the team’s starting quarterback, there may not have been a free agent move universally hated by New York Jets fans more than cornerback Brandon Stephens.
The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / October 20
Ravens Regretting Not Re-Signing CB
It's easy say whether or not a move was good for a football team after the season has already began, but seven games might enough for the Baltimore Ravens to realize they have made a critical mistake not re-signing this defender.
32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / October 12
Brandon Stephens is active for the Jets in London 
Cornerback Brandon Stephens will play for the Jets on Sunday. Stephens was added to the team's injury report on Friday after being limited in practice with a neck injury.
New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / October 10
Jets add CB Brandon Stephens to injury report, list him as questionable
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn broke down most of the team's injury report during a Friday press conference, but there was one late addition to the list. Cornerback Brandon Stephens was added to the report with a neck injury.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 24
Jets Struck Gold; Drafted Potential Brandon Stephens Replacement
The New York Jets haven't gotten off to the best start this season. In Week 1, they let a game slip out of their hands, falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers late in the contest.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 17
Jets $36 Million Man Lands Wild — And Incorrect Take
With all of the chatter about there, you would think that we were in December or January. But, alas, it is just Week 3 right now in the National Football League.
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 14
2 NY Jets who need strong Week 2 performance to avoid benching
The New York Jets left Week 1 with plenty of positives, but several players stumbled out of the gate. If those struggles carry into Sunday’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills, their roles could be in jeopardy.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 12
Brandon Stephens Sends Jets Message After Tough Week 1
The New York Jets' secondary wasn't as good as expected Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, although it is a very small sample size. Sauce Gardner was great but big free agent pickup Brandon Stephens didn't have the Jets debut he wanted to have.
New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 12
NY Jets CB Brandon Stephens shrugs off Week 1 struggles
As Aaron Rodgers diced up the New York Jets’ secondary, one player in particular was picked on more than any other – the same defender who has drawn the ire of the fanbase ever since he signed a three-year deal in the offseason.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 11
This Jets Star CB Needs To Bounce Back After Disastrous Week 1
The Pittsburgh Steelers immediately put the New York Jets' new cornerback, Brandon Stephens, to the test in Week 1. Stephens was signed to replace DJ Reed in New York and, by all accounts, Stephens failed the test against the Steelers.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 9
Jets' Big Free Agent Signing Facing Backlash After Disastrous Week 1 Loss
The New York Jets lost cornerback DJ Reed in free agency during the offseason. They opted to replace Reed with former Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens, who was tasked with being the Jets' cornerback No.
New York Jets News / JetNation.com / September 8
Brandon Stephens & Other Thoughts on the Jets Performance vs Pittsburgh
After watching yesterday’s Jets game vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, there is so much to take away from the performance, and mostly in a positive way. No
NFL News / New York Jets on SI / September 7
2 Jets Starters Facing Backlash After Heartbreaking Week 1 Loss To Steelers
The New York Jets came into Week 1 as underdogs at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the game went a lot differently than many imagined. Rather than being a slow, defense-oriented game, the Jets and Steelers combined for 66 points.
New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / September 7
Should Jets Pull Trigger On This Idea To Fix Bad Secondary?
The New York Jets showed off some strengths in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but their secondary was very clearly not one of them. As feared by many Jets fans, no one in New York’s secondary outside of Sauce Gardner looked effective.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 8
Five worst NFL Week 1 performances: Jets free-agent signing, Lions O-line have rocky starts
The start of the 2025 NFL season is a time for fresh beginnings. But for some teams and players, they're likely asking for a do-over. Here are Week 1's five worst performances.
NFL News / Ebony Bird / September 7
It took one game for Jets to learn what Ravens fans knew about Brandon Stephens
When Baltimore Ravens fans saw the New York Jets sign cornerback Brandon Stephens for three years on a $36 million contract, they knew it had the chance to be the biggest mistake of the NFL offseason.
New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / June 25
Jets Signing Of New $36 Million Cornerback Not Paying Off So Far
The New York Jets had one of the best secondaries in the NFL this past season, and they even improved that unit in free agency. On paper, anyway. The AFC
New York Jets News / Ebony Bird / April 26
Jets had instant buyer's remorse with Brandon Stephens after latest pick
It didn’t take long for the New York Jets to rethink their plan at cornerback. Less than two months after handing former Baltimore Ravens defensive back Brandon Stephens a three-year, $36 million deal, the Jets used the 73rd overall pick to select Florida State cornerback Azareye’h Thomas in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
NFL News / Ebony Bird / March 10
Jets make $36 million overcorrection with Brandon Stephens gamble
The Baltimore Ravens have officially lost another free agent, as defensive back Brandon Stephens has signed a three-year, $36 million deal with the New York Jets.
Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / January 14
Fed-up CB just became perfect Brandon Stephens upgrade for Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have built their franchise's reputation on defense, but in 2024, and while their defense this year eventually fit the bill, one glaring weak spot undermined its legacy: Brandon Stephens.
Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2024
Baltimore Ravens defensive backs becoming team's Achilles' heel
The Baltimore Ravens boast a great offense, a great run defense and a questionable pass defense.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 27, 2024
Which AFC North stars could get paid before training camp?
Who might be getting paid in the AFC North this summer?
Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / November 29, 2023
'Soak at Corner!' Ravens DB Brandon Stephens Surpassing Expectations
The Baltimore Ravens defense has been one of the best in football and third-year cornerback Brandon Stephens has been an underrated member of that unit.
Baltimore Ravens News / Yardbarker / January 11, 2023
Ravens' Brandon Stephens became 'acutely ill' Sunday, marking NFL's second recent health scare in Cincinnati
On Sunday, six days following Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest during the Cincinnati Bengals Week 17 home game against the Buffalo Bills, Brandon Stephens was transported to a hospital in the "Queen City." The team recently released a statement regarding Stephens' current status.
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