The Jets have already cut ties with Malachi Corley.
The second-year receiver was one of 19 players that new general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn waived on Tuesday when teams had to trim their rosters to the initial 53.
Corley, a third-round pick last year, was the most significant name, but he was taken by the old regime of Joe Douglas and Robert Saleh. Douglas even orchestrated a trade to move up to No. 65 in the draft for Corley, who is nicknamed “YAC King” for his Yards after the Catch.
His reign in New York was short-lived as Corley appeared in just nine games as a rookie and caught three passes for 16 yards. The Western Kentucky product did have a memorable play turned gaffe on Thursday Night football against the Texans.
Corley took a handoff from Aaron Rodger