Jets' Malachi Corley Vows Redemption After Goal-Line Fumble
The rookie wide receiver plans to hold onto the ball longer after his premature celebration cost him a touchdown.
- Malachi Corley, a rookie wide receiver for the New York Jets, fumbled the ball just before scoring his first NFL touchdown, resulting in a touchback against the Houston Texans.
- Despite the error, Corley remains unembarrassed and views the incident as a learning experience, emphasizing that it won't define his career.
- Corley plans to hand the ball to interim coach Jeff Ulbrich if he scores again, acknowledging that he 'owes' the coach for the previous mishap.
- The Jets' victory over the Texans mitigated the impact of Corley's mistake, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
- With the recent trade of Mike Williams to the Steelers, Corley may see increased playing time and opportunities to prove himself on the field.