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New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley made history Tuesday and not in a good way.
After officially being released from the team, Jets insider Rich Cimini revealed Corley’s departure made NFL history.
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“Corley, buried near the bottom of the depth chart throughout training camp, becomes the highest-drafted player from 2024 to be released, according to ESPN Research,” wrote Cimini. “The regime that picked Corley was fired last season, which certainly didn’t help his chances.”
Despite the regime that drafted him being fired, Cimini points out that Corley still had a chance to make the team. It was his play (or lack of) in practice and the preseason games that cost him a roster spot.
“There were jobs available in the Jets’ receiving corps, but Corley was leapfrogged by a handful of players, including rookie free agents,” wrote Cimini. “He played 53 offensive snaps in the preseason, fifth among the New York receivers, but managed only one catch for 8 yards. He also returned four kickoffs for 101 yards.”
Questions remain about the Jets receiver depth behind Garrett Wilson. While Justin Fields will have rookie tight end Mason Taylor to utilize as a target, it remains to be seen who steps up behind the two players mentioned above.
That lack of depth emphasizes how poorly Corley played in training camp and in preseason if he still couldn’t secure a roster spot. It would make sense for at least one team to take a chance on him with a practice squad spot, but that isn’t a guarantee for the young receiver.
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