Jets CB Azareye'h Thomas speaks on expectations of No. 1 jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Azareye'h Thomas, now wearing No. 1 for the Jets, reflects on heightened expectations ahead of the 2026 season. Following the trade of Sauce Gardner, Thomas aims to establish himself as a lead cornerback. He notes that the jersey number brings a different kind of pressure, but also emphasizes his focus on performance rather than dwelling on expectations. The Jets have added players to their cornerback roster, including Nahshon Wright and draft pick DeAngelo Ponds, signifying their effort to rebuild after a challenging 2025 season.
- •Thomas was previously No. 23, now switches to No. 1.
- •He aims to fill the gap left by Sauce Gardner's departure.
- •Thomas believes No. 1 carries a different kind of pressure.
- •The Jets added Nahshon Wright and drafted DeAngelo Ponds.
- •The team seeks improvement after an interception-less 2025 season.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jets CB Azareye'h Thomas: Wearing No. 1 creates a different set of expectations
"When the Jets traded Sauce Gardner to the Colts last season, they dealt away both their No. 1 cornerback and the player who wore No. 1 on his jersey.
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