Yesterday, the Dallas Cowboys lost both starting cornerbacks yesterday. Brandon Carr signed with the Baltimore Ravens and Morris Claiborne signed with the New York Jets.
With Brandon Carr going to #Ravens, #Jets are expected to finalize a deal for Mo Claiborne, per source. Ravens & Jets were dancing with both
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2017
Former Cowboys’ CB Morris Claiborne is expected to sign with the Jets, per league source. CB market now moving.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2017
When healthy, Morris Claiborne lived up to his first-round potential. Unfortunately, he has not been. The last two seasons combined, he played only 16 games (2015: 11; 2016: 7). Claiborne, 27, still has a lot of football left in him, however.
In seven games last season, Claiborne recorded five passes defended, one interception, one fumble recovery, and 24 tackles. Pro Football Focus rated Claiborne the 4th best cornerback available in free agency. Now, he needs to stay healthy to truly live up to expectations with the New York Jets.
