Even after landing the top corner on the market in Trumaine Johnson, the Jets are still open to re-signing fellow defensive back Morris Claiborne, Calvin Watkins of Newsday reports (Twitter link).
Gang Green entered the offeason hoping to acquire two starting cornerbacks, and they’ve already signed one in Johnson, who inked a five-year, $72.5MM deal with the Jets on Tuesday. With Johnson now on board, Claiborne would slot in as New York’s No. 2 corner if he’s retained.
Typically an injury risk, Clairborne stayed healthy for 15 games a season ago and posted one interception. He entered the free agent period ranked as PFR’s No. 5 cornerback and No. 30 free agent overall.