The New York Jets surprised some with a big-money contract for a cornerback in free agency. During the March flurry of free-agent signings, the Jets inked former Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens to a three-year, $36 million contract.
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.
The New York Jets have been blowing the 2025 NFL Draft out of the water through the first two rounds. Landing the likes of Armand Membou and Mason Taylor already improves the Jets’ offense from where it was at this time last year.
Brandon Stephens’ tenure with the Baltimore Ravens was a rollercoaster of highs and lows. After signing a three-year, $36 million contract with the New York Jets, his performance has come under scrutiny.
The Jets parted ways with a productive cornerback when DJ Reed signed with the Lions as a free agent last month and they moved quickly to find a new partner for Sauce Gardner in their secondary.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Following their Super Bowl loss, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes took the blame for the team’s blowout loss to the Eagles. Kansas City G Trey Smith praised Mahomes for being a true leader and talked about the whole locker room being behind him.
The Baltimore Ravens' secondary is in need of some re-tooling. Brandon Stephens left via free agency and joined the New York Jets. And while Stephens was very polarizing to Ravens fans, his departure leaves a hole at the cornerback position opposite Nate Wiggins on the outside and Marlon Humphrey in the slot.
While the Baltimore Ravens have been able to keep most of their key free agents home, a few have already moved on to other teams. Of that group, cornerback Brandon Stephens is arguably the biggest name.
The free agency frenzy has died down, and the Baltimore Ravens’ depth at cornerback looks grim. The New York Jets recently signed former Raven Brandon Stephens to a three-year, $36 million contract, leaving just two proven corners on the roster: Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey.
The free agent cornerback market tends to dry up pretty fast, which is bad news for the Baltimore Ravens this year. Baltimore's cornerback room took a big hit last week when Brandon Stephens left to join the New York Jets.
The New York Jets surprised many by giving a three-year contract to cornerback Brandon Stephens. But was the signing really as bad as many believe? At least one ESPN NFL analyst believes so.
The New York Jets lost one cornerback in free agency and it didn't take the team long to find another. Former Jets cornerback DJ Reed reportedly landed a deal with the Detroit Lions.
The New York Jets have made a concerted effort to strengthen their secondary with the addition of a starting cornerback on Monday. According to NFL Network’s
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.
The New York Jets have made some big-time moves at the start of the legal tampering period, highlighted by agreeing to terms on a two-year, $40 million deal with former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens finds himself in a very interesting position just days before he hits free agency. Stephens, 27, was at the forefront of the Ravens' struggles against the pass this season.
While many NFL players have some of the best seasons of their careers in the final years of their contract, just as many have poor seasons that cost them a good chunk of change.
To say that Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens has been through the wringer this season would be an understatement. Stephens, a fourth-year pro, was targeted 102 times in the regular season, per Pro Football Reference.
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.