As the Jets' secondary continues to undergo changes, CB Brandon Stephens remains a stable presence in the evolving unit.

"Just a consistent, steady veteran," DC Steve Wilks said of Stephens. "We knew that coming into the season, that he was going to be that guy for us."

Stephens, who joined the Green & White in March, has played all but 1 defensive snap this season. He leads the Jets with 7 pass defenses, and his 52 total tackles are the second most on the team. Defensive backs/pass game coordinator Chris Harris, who described Stephens as a "grinder," said the extra work put in behind the scenes has allowed Stephens to elevate his game in recent weeks.

"He's the definition of a pro," Harris said. "He comes to work every single day. That's what we thought when we got him in the offseas

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