Nahshon Wright joins Jets after team's interception-less season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Nahshon Wright has signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Jets, who finished the 2025 season without a single interception. After recording five interceptions with the Bears last season, Wright aims to bolster a Jets secondary that made NFL history. The Jets also acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and drafted cornerback DeAngelo Ponds for added depth. Wright expressed confidence in turning over a new leaf with the team, emphasizing the importance of being on the field and the trust of the coaching staff.
- •Wright had only one interception in his first four NFL seasons.
- •The Jets set a record in 2025 by finishing without interceptions.
- •Wright had eight takeaways last season, the highest in the league.
- •He played 97 percent of defensive snaps for the Bears last year.
- •Wright believes playing time boosts his confidence and performance.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Nahshon Wright: Jets are "turning over a new leaf" after interception-less season
"Nahshon Wright had only one interception in his first four seasons.
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