FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- A year ago, the New York Jets wanted Malachi Corley so much that they traded up and selected him with the first pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.
On Tuesday, they cut him, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Corley, buried near the bottom of the depth chart throughout training camp, becomes the highest-drafted player from 2024 to be released, according to ESPN Research. The regime that picked Corley was fired last season, which certainly didn't help his chances.
There were jobs available in the Jets' receiving corps, but Corley was leapfrogged by a handful of players, including rookie free agents.