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

New leadership under GM Darren Mougey with coach Aaron Glenn signaled a swift break from a low-production pick of the prior regime.

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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
The Jets have waived their 2024 third-round draft pick.

Overview

  • Corley, drafted 65th overall after a trade-up and billed as Western Kentucky’s YAC standout with Deebo Samuel comparisons, never secured a role in New York.
  • His rookie line was three receptions for 16 yards in nine games, with his most notable play a goal-line drop that erased a would-be first touchdown.
  • Injuries sidelined him through much of the spring, and he finished camp working mostly with the third-team offense.
  • This summer he logged one preseason catch and handled backup kick-return duties, returning four kickoffs for 101 yards.
  • He is subject to waivers, and reports suggest teams could explore a claim due to his draft pedigree, though no destination is set.