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Jets' Wright Signs, Aims for Tri-State Legend Status

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Jets Sign Nahshon Wright: A New Era for Cornerback Group

The Jets cornerback group, which struggled in 2025, has a new addition with Nahshon Wright, a Pro Bowl alternate from the Bears. Wrights size, skill, and chemistry with coach Aaron Glenn make him a promising fit. While there may be growing pains with new defensive coordinator Brian Duker, Wrights potential to elevate the secondary and become a Tri-State legend is significant.

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Jets' Wright Signs, Aims for Tri-State Legend Status

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New York Jets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jets' Wright Signs, Aims for Tri-State Legend Status. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 16, Jets had a nightmare 2025 season under head coach Aaron Glinn, finishing dead last in Point Differential, turnover. Differential and total yardage, but he somehow held on to his job. To fix their busted cornerback group, they just signed Nash and Wright to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million after losing Jossier. Taylor, who was mostly special teams anyway, Wright brings serious game from the Chicago Bears, where he snagged five interceptions last year and earned Pro Bowl alternate nods. He's the big play threat they've lacked, especially post-sauce gardener trade, standing six foot four and ready to shadow top receivers. Wright clicked right away with Glinn during a pre-signing chat, saying it just felt right to join up and prove himself again. Meanwhile, holdovers like Brandon Stevens stepped up big with nine past deflections, a forced fumble, and 73 tackles, while third round. Pick Azeria Thomas gears up for more snaps.

Expect some lumps with new defensive coordinator Brian Duker calling plays, growing pains or coming since he's not the top choice, and writes. Aggressive pick hunting can backfire on big plays. Still, his high-white real interceptions should outshine the risks from last year's crew. Low bar means Wright could ball out, cash in on his next deal, and turn into a tri-state legend if he locks down that secondary for Glinn Squad.

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