Nahshon Wright ready to prove himself and help Jets finally end interception drought

The Jets infamously had no interceptions and were last in the NFL in turnovers forced last season.In steps Nahshon Wright.Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off.

The cornerback led the league in turnovers forced last season with the Bears and had a career-high five interceptions.The Oregon State product attributes confidence, consistent playing time and “having a knack for the ball” as the reasons for his breakout season, all of which he expects to bring to the Jets.Wright signed a one-year deal with $3.5 million guaranteed because he thought it was the “right situation to come here and be able to prove myself again.”The former Cowboy said the Jets’ interception-free 2025 was not part of his decision, and the dubious record hasn’t been brought up at all in the locker room or in meetings.Wright is one of many players brought into the new-look Jets secondary to fix that exact problem.New York spent the No.50 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on 5-foot-9 cornerback D’Angelo Ponds from Indiana and brought in two veteran safeties, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Andre Cisco.In 15 games with the Hoosiers last season, Ponds had 61 tackles, four tackles for loss, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a blocked kick.Wright said the rookie is “super sticky in coverage,” and he has been impressed with his aggressiveness so far at minicamp.He also said Fitzpatrick has been great with the young guys and bringing everyone in the secondary up to speed in meetings.

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