One day after being released by the Colts, CB Pierre Desir has a new home. The Jets have agreed to sign Desir to a one-year deal, per Connor Hughes of The Athletic (via Twitter).
The Jets were connected to some of the top free agent corners this offseason, but GM Joe Douglas, unlike his predecessor, has shown a great deal of restraint when it comes to doling out FA contracts. Gang Green did not overbid on players like James Bradberry and Byron Jones, so as of right now, Desir is slated to line up opposite Brian Poole in a new-look secondary.
Of course, the club will continue to monitor the FA market and could add a CB or two in the draft, but Desir may turn out to be a solid addition, especially since he’s joining the team on a short-term pact. He graded out as the league’s 18th-best corner in 2018 per Pro Football Focus’ advanced metrics, and even if that was not an entirely accurate portrayal of his effectiveness, there’s reason to believe he can be a decent starter.
The 2014 fourth-rounder has seen regular season action with the Browns, Seahawks, and Colts. Thanks to his strong 2018 showing, he earned a three-year extension with Indianapolis last March, but he only made it through the first year of that deal. He finished the 2019 season with 50 tackles, 11 passes defended, and a career-high three interceptions.
Jets should still sign another vet CB like Darby, bring back Beachum or a vet T like Peters, and OLB bring back Jenkins worst case. Build through the draft. Draft 2 WR in first 3 rounds.
Sincere question. What happens if a player doesn’t tell a team about an injury, prior to signing. Then once everything clears up & players can travel to their new teams, the team’s doctors shoot down the player health.
They could void the contract if the player failed their physical.
That’s what I thought. But the player will think he has a contract since March; only to find it voided in Aug/Sept. That’s going to be a real problem I’m guessing.
I’m liking the job Douglas is doing a lot!