Will the New York Jets find a way to re-sign one of the key figures of their defense for the 2025 season?
Cornerback DJ Reed has been with the Jets for the past three seasons, playing a pivotal role on their defense. He signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the team. While Reed may not have garnered as much attention as his counterpart, Sauce Gardner, his contributions have been crucial to the Jets’ defensive efforts.
As Reed heads to free agency, he will be one of the top cornerbacks available on the market. It remains uncertain whether he will return to the Jets. One team that has been mentioned as a potential destination for Reed is the Detroit Lions, according to Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox.
“Cornerbacks like D.J. Reed, Charvarius Ward, Asante Samuel Jr., Byron Murphy, and Stephon Gilmore will probably be on Detroit’s radar as well,” Knox stated. “Only the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens gave up more passing yards in 2024 than Detroit.”
Reed is expected to be a highly sought-after free agent. Any team in need of secondary help would be fortunate to add him. At just 28 years old, Reed is coming off a season in which he recorded 11 passes defended, one sack, 64 tackles, four tackles for loss, and earned a 70.7 grade from Pro Football Focus.
The Jets would be wise to explore every option to bring him back for another season.
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Tom Brady and Aidan Hutchinson Connect Before Detroit Lions’ Playoff Game
A major football night is ahead in Detroit, with the Lions set to face the Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional round. A win would bring the Lions closer to a potential Super Bowl victory, a first in the franchise’s history. While the game itself is a big deal, the Lions’ official Twitter/X account took a moment to honor two Michigan Football icons before the matchup. In the photo below, Tom Brady and Aidan Hutchinson were seen talking ahead of Saturday’s game.
Although Brady made a mark as a quarterback at the University of Michigan, he became legendary due to his NFL career. Drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2000 NFL Draft as a sixth-round pick (No. 199 overall), Brady went on to become the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Meanwhile, Aidan Hutchinson is still early in his NFL journey, but the early signs suggest he may one day be regarded as a legend as well. Unfortunately, an early-season injury cut Hutchinson’s 2024 season short, though there’s hope he could return if the Lions make it to the Super Bowl.
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 18, 2025
Regardless of the outcome, it’s clear that the University of Michigan has produced some of the NFL’s most impactful players. With athletes like Brady and Hutchinson (among many others) representing the Wolverines, Michigan will always have a strong case to offer to any recruit aspiring to become a football legend.
