Jets have new favorite in CB battle of D'Angelo Ponds vs. Nahshon Wright originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
There are a lot of interesting things for the New York Jets fanbase to pay attention to during training camp. Offense will be a key focus with Frank Reich taking over as offensive coordinator with some important new faces on the roster.
But, looking to the defensive side of the ball, after going interception-less in 2026, the cornerback job that's up for grabs will be a very interesting and important battle this summer.
Rich Cimini of ESPN revealed the favorite of this battle between Nahshon Wright, D'Angelo Ponds, and Azareye'h Thomas. While Ponds could be the pick with Aaron Glenn as his NFL comp, the former Chicago Bears CB has the edge on the competition.
"Conerback No. 2: Nahshon Wright is the favorite, but he will be pushed by Azareye'h Thomas. Rookie D'Angelo Ponds could be in the mix, too, but he might slide inside to the slot," Cimini writes.
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There are a lot of interesting things for the New York Jets fanbase to pay attention to during training camp. Offense will be a key focus with Frank Reich taking over as offensive coordinator with some important new faces on the roster.
But, looking to the defensive side of the ball, after going interception-less in 2026, the cornerback job that's up for grabs will be a very interesting and important battle this summer.
Rich Cimini of ESPN revealed the favorite of this battle between Nahshon Wright, D'Angelo Ponds, and Azareye'h Thomas. While Ponds could be the pick with Aaron Glenn as his NFL comp, the former Chicago Bears CB has the edge on the competition.
"Conerback No. 2: Nahshon Wright is the favorite, but he will be pushed by Azareye'h Thomas. Rookie D'Angelo Ponds could be in the mix, too, but he might slide inside to the slot," Cimini writes.
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