Jets Add Playmaking Corner Nahshon Wright on One-Year Deal

The cornerback had 5 interceptions and 11 pass breakups for the Bears last season.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The New York Jets have agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million with former Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright. Wright had 5 interceptions and 11 pass breakups in 17 games for the Bears last season, as the Jets look to bolster their defense and create more turnovers after recording zero interceptions in 2025.

Why it matters

The Jets desperately needed to add playmakers to their defense after a dismal 2025 season with zero interceptions and just 4 total takeaways. Wright's ball-hawking ability should help improve the Jets' defensive performance and create more scoring opportunities for their offense.

The details

The 6-foot-4 Wright is a long, rangy cornerback who will likely compete with Azareye'h Thomas to start opposite Brandon Stephens in the Jets' secondary. While Wright had success creating turnovers last season, he also gave up 8 touchdowns, so the Jets will look to shore up that part of his game.

  • The Jets agreed to the one-year deal with Wright on March 10, 2026.

The players

Nahshon Wright

A 27-year-old cornerback who had 5 interceptions and 11 pass breakups for the Chicago Bears in 2025.

Aaron Glenn

The Jets' defensive coordinator who will look to maximize Wright's playmaking abilities.

Brandon Stephens

The Jets' starting cornerback who Wright will compete with Azareye'h Thomas to start opposite.

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What they’re saying

“The Jets desperately needed to add players with the ability to create turnovers. They had zero interceptions in 2025 and just four takeaways.”

— Brian Costello, Author (nypost.com)

What’s next

The Jets will look to further bolster their secondary and defense through the rest of free agency and the upcoming NFL Draft.

The takeaway

By adding a playmaking cornerback like Nahshon Wright, the Jets are taking an important step towards rebuilding their defense and creating more turnovers, which was a major weakness for them in 2025. Wright's ball-hawking abilities should help improve the Jets' defensive performance and create more scoring opportunities for their offense.