The New York Jets took a major gamble when they signed Brandon Stephens to a three-year, $36 million contract this offseason. Stephens had been the most targeted cornerback in the entire NFL over the last two seasons, and the signing was heavily criticized at the time as a result.
The ex-Ravens defensive back didn't get off to a very encouraging start with the Jets flashing the same shortcomings that held him back in Baltimore over his first few weeks with his new team.
But Stephens has rebounded impressively from his rough start, quickly reshaping the narrative around his signing.