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Former Ravens cornerback is already haunting new team at training camp

The Baltimore Ravens had an incredible offseason, losing minimal talent, cutting dead weight, and adding crucial pieces for their 2025 run. One position that saw a revolving door of players leaving and entering was defensive back.

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Jets $36 Million Man Raising Eyebrows In Camp

The New York Jets have had just a few days of practice so far, but a lot already has gotten done. There was a scare on Thursday with Justin Fields going down with a toe injury, but after an initial scare, it was shared that he is day-to-day and is expected to be alright.

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Jets $36 Million Man Wants To 'Change The Game'

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Jets Signing Of New $36 Million Cornerback Not Paying Off So Far

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Will Jets Bench Overpaid Free Agent from Starting Lineup?

The New York Jets may have just spent a lot of money on a cornerback who could be a backup come Week 1. The Jets went into free agency with a clear mission of finding a starting-caliber boundary cornerback to start opposite of Sauce Gardner.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / April 29

Jets $36 Million Free-Agent Signing Could Be 'On Thin Ice' Thanks To NFL Draft Choice

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.

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.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / April 26

Analyzing How Azareye’h Thomas Fits Into The NY Jets Defense

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.

NFL News / Ebony Bird / April 15

($36 million later) Brandon Stephens finds himself on an embarrassing list

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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 28

AFC Notes: Patrick Mahomes, Brandon Stephens, Chiefs, Jets, Patriots

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.

NFL News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / March 24

Chargers Sign Former Ravens Safety

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.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / March 20

Former Ravens CB Opens Up About Changing Teams

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.

NFL News / Ebony Bird / March 19

Brandon Stephens’ replacement could already be on the roster

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.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / March 18

Ravens Could Sign Former Super Bowl Champion's Son

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.

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ESPN Names This Jets Signing 'Biggest Head-Scratcher' Of NFL Free Agency

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.

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Jets Reportedly Beat Cowboys In $36 Million Sweepstakes

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.

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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.

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Ravens CB Linked to NFC North Team

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.

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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.

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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.