Jets’ 53-man roster cuts claim one of Joe Douglas’ final draft selections as team turns the page to a new era in 2025
It’s one-and-done in the Big Apple for Malachi Corley.
The Joe Douglas era with the New York Jets provided a number of significant long-term roster cornerstones to the team, several of which were extended this offseason. Cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson were two headliners from Douglas’ marquee draft class, a master stroke in 2022 that saw a massive influx of young talent brought to the Jets’ roster.
Douglas, of course, is out in New York, having moved on in 2025. So, too, have the Jets. They’re in the midst of a regime change that looks to build off the best parts of Douglas’ team-building effort and raise the competitive floor in New York to levels that have not been seen for quite some time. In their bid to do so, one of Douglas’ final draft choices has been cut loose during New York’s cutdown efforts ahead of today’s 4PM deadline.
New York Jets release wide receiver Malachi Corley after just one season
This is a part of the risk that comes in the NFL Draft. The current collection of leadership of football operations in New York had no ties to Corley, who was a gifted athlete with the ball in his hands and showed a knack for yards after the catch during his time at Western Kentucky. But he’s a player that required time, patience, and sturdy coaching to develop his role as a receiver who could win separation and be a consistent route runner.
Needless to say, he didn’t get it.
Instead, the 65th-overall draft choice in the 2024 NFL Draft was one and done in New York. His rookie season saw him provide five touches for 42 yards from scrimmage last season. Now, Douglas’ final Day 2 draft choice will be looking for a new home on the waiver wire. Surely someone else had some conviction for him as a draft prospect and will be willing to give him a second-chance to make an impression. But if Corley is going to work out as an NFL player, he’ll need an investment from a team with some stability to help him grow into his potential.
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