The New York Jets addressed major defensive needs in their secondary, agreeing to a three-year, $33 million contract with cornerback D.J. Reed and agreeing to a deal with safety Jordan Whitehead, sources told ESPN's Rich Cimini.
Reed, the Jets' first free-agent signing on defense, projects as a starter on the outside. Bryce Hall and Brandin Echols, last year's starters, will compete for the other outside position. Michael Carter II remains in the slot -- for now. This doesn't preclude the Jets from drafting a cornerback, but Reed gives them a proven starter at one of their youngest position groups.