When Baltimore Ravens fans saw the New York Jets sign cornerback Brandon Stephens for three years on a $36 million contract, they knew it had the chance to be the biggest mistake of the NFL offseason. In Week 1, the move already backfired in the most Brandon Stephens way possible.
Late in the second quarter, with the Pittsburgh Steelers driving to draw within one score before the half, Stephens was attacked on a deep ball to wide receiver Calvin Austin. At just 5-foot-9, Austin was able to go up and Moss Stephens for a 21-yard reception, getting Pittsburgh down the Jets' three-yard line.