Nahshon Wrights frustrating Jets year could see him on the move at trade deadline

Nahshon Wright admits this season has been tough on him. The Jets cornerback has played zero defensive snaps for the team after signing a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the team in free agency.  Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off.“It’s been frustrating,” Wright said this week.

“I just want to play, that’s it.I think any competitor would be frustrated with not playing.” The Jets signed Wright after he had five interceptions last season for the Bears.

He was expected to compete for a starting job, but a training camp injury ended any thoughts of a competition and second-year player Azareye’h Thomas grabbed the starting spot.Thomas has played well since the season started, and there has been no playing time for Wright. Wright was inactive for four weeks before being active for last week’s game because Jarvis Brownlee Jr.

was inactive due to disciplinary issues. Wright said he has not gotten any explanation from the coaches as to why he is not playing. “Not at all,” Wright said. The trade deadline is Nov.10, and Wright is a possible piece the Jets could move.

Wright said he has not asked for a trade, but he has spoken to the front office.  Sign up for Inside the Jets by Brian Costello, a weekly Sports+ exclusive.Please provide a valid email.

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I wouldn’t say necessarily that I want to go somewhere else,” Wright said.“I am just trying to figure out what is best for me, whether that’s here or somewhere else.” Wright was asked if he would welcome a trade. “That wouldn’t be my decision,” Wright said.

“That would be [GM Darren] Mougey’s decision.” Second-year OT Armand Membou faces a tough challenge this week against Raiders superstar Maxx Cros...