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Jets Waive 2024 Third-Round Pick Malachi Corley After One Season

The move reflects a quiet year under a new front office prioritizing performance over pedigree.

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 29: Malachi Corley #14 of the New York Jets warms up prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the Jets 40-14.
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New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley (14) is shown as he prepares for the game, Thursday, October 31, 2024, in East Rutherford. Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • New York waived Corley in Tuesday’s cut to 53 under GM Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn, making him the highest-drafted 2024 player released, according to ESPN Research.
  • The Jets traded up to No. 65 to draft the Western Kentucky 'YAC King' in 2024 after strong pre-draft praise, including from Aaron Rodgers.
  • Corley’s rookie year produced three catches for 16 yards in nine games, punctuated by an Oct. 31 goal-line fumble that overshadowed his limited role.
  • He entered 2025 camp low on the depth chart, logged one preseason catch on 53 offensive snaps, worked as a kickoff returner, and faced reported questions about route precision and maturity.
  • Post-cut chatter highlighted potential interest elsewhere; one report said he is signing with the Browns to start on the practice squad, while separate speculation linked him to the Steelers, none of which the teams had confirmed at publication time.