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Jets Receiver Picks Bad Time To Be In 'Catch-Up Mode'
Jets Receiver Picks Bad Time To Be In 'Catch-Up Mode' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One thing we know about Aaron Glenn's regime with the New York Jets is that he isn't mucking around - he means business in his first NFL offseason. Advertisement For rookies and veterans alike, everyone starts from square one as Glenn looks to mold this Jets team into one he thinks can win playing his way. And to do that, players who might be seen as being on the roster bubble have to perform, and for receiver Malachi Corley, he hasn't gotten off to the best of starts under the new management. Having already sat out considerable time at minicamp and prior, Corley is swimming against the tide to make an impression in a receiver room that has spots up for grabs. And receivers coach Shawn Jefferson had a true, yet pointed message to Malachi as training camp comes into focus next month. Advertisement "My old coach, Bill Parcells, used to say the first thing you need to be is you need to be available," Jefferson said via ESPN. "He's missed some time, and there's a learning curve here, so he's in catch-up mode right now." Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Catch-up mode isn't ideal. Yes, Corley only has one NFL season under his belt, but the third-round pick only had three receptions for 16 yards in nine games (one start) and played just 83 snaps on offense all season. Keep in mind that it was with a Jets offense that struggled to do anything right. So Corley has it all in front of him in 2025 if he is to make the impact that Glenn and coordinator Tanner Engstrand want. Advertisement But out of all the abilities Corley has, right now, he doesn't have the best one - availability. Related: Glenn Reveals Only Thing He 'Hates' as Jets Finish Offseason Workouts Related: Sauce Speaks Out On Jets 'Change' Amid Contract Talks This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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New York Jets insider suggests Day 2 pick from 2024 NFL Draft might not make roster
The New York Jets made big changes this offseason in bringing in a new general manager, head coach and quarterback. With new leadership in the building, it appears one of the club's top picks from the 2024 NFL Draft isn't a lock to make the roster. Rich Cimini of ESPN shed light on the upcoming second year for wide receiver Malachi Corley. After missing the start of offseason activities with the new regime, Corley now heads into the summer behind in the receiver room and he'll need to prove himself to remain with the club. 'My old coach, Bill Parcells, used to say the first thing you need to be is you need to be available. He's missed some time, and there's a learning curve here, so he's in catch-up mode right now.' New York Jets wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson on Malachi Corley Advertisement Related: Insider predicts which New York Jets stars receive extensions Malachi Corley stats (ESPN): 3 receptions, 16 receiving yards in 9 games In his final year as the Jets' general manager, Joe Douglas spent the 65th overall pick (Round 3) on Corley. He was taken well ahead of Jalen McMillan, who recorded 8 touchdowns and 461 receiving yards in his rookie season. Corley appeared in just 9 games last season, making one start. The 5-foot-11 receiver failed to record a single game with multiple catches, with two of his receptions failing to even clear 5 yards. Corley finished the year playing just 91 total snaps (83 on offense, 8 on special teams). Related: New York Jets' Allen Lazard's stance on playing for Steelers, Aaron Rodgers Upon being hired, the new Jets' regime brought in veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds. New York also spent a fourth-round pick on wide receiver Arian Smith. Paired with Allen Lazard restructuring his contract, Corley could be fighting with Tyler Johnson to be the fifth receiver on the depth chart. Advertisement If it becomes clear late in the summer that Corley won't make the Jets' 53-man roster, the team likely shops him around the league before cutting him. While his pedigree might generate some interest, Corley's inability to get on the field consistently last season might drive down enough interest that he's eventually released. Related: Jets insider sheds light on likely cost of Sauce Gardner contract extension Related Headlines
