Jets waive Malachi Corley one yr after ‘It doesn’t matter what’ draft-day commerce
The YAC king has misplaced his crown.
The Jets will waive large receiver Malachi Corley on Tuesday, a supply confirmed, one yr after drafting him within the third spherical.
Corley by no means discovered success with the Jets as a rookie and had a quiet spring and summer time, making it robust for him to impress the brand new teaching employees.
The Jets drafted Corley sixty fifth total with a lot fanfare.
They traded as much as get him and after the draft launched a textual content message on social media from then-coach Robert Saleh to then-general supervisor Joe Douglas that stated “No Matter What” with a photograph of Corley, a reference to the film “Draft Day.”
Corley was often called the “YAC King” at Western Kentucky for his skill to get yards after the catch. That by no means materialized with the Jets.
He performed in 9 video games as a rookie. He had three catches for 16 yards and two rushes for 26 yards.
Corley’s most memorable second as a Jet was a mistake. He dropped the ball simply earlier than crossing the aim line in opposition to the Texans, turning a would-be landing right into a turnover.
There was a thought that Corley may have the ability to revive his profession with a brand new teaching employees, however he was injured for a lot of the spring interval.
Then, in coaching camp, Corley labored principally with the third-teamers. He had one catch within the preseason and was used as a backup kick returner.
Will probably be fascinating to see if both of the lads who drafted him attempt to deliver him to their new groups.
Douglas is now with the Eagles of their entrance workplace and Saleh is the defensive coordinator for the 49ers.
