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New York Jets: 5 More Players That Could Be Moved This Offseason

By Kenneth Teape

Jan 1, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson (left) talks with general manager Mike Maccagnan on the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson (left) talks with general manager Mike Maccagnan on the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Jets: 5 More Players That Could Be Moved This Offseason
Sep 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Jets strong safety Calvin Pryor (25) on the sidelines during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

Calvin Pryor

Pryor was selected by the Jets in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Rex Ryan envisioned Pryor filling the safety role that Ed Reed did for him while he was the defensive coordinator with the Baltimore Ravens.

That is lofty expectations to place on anyone, but Pryor has not come close to Reed’s level. Pryor has flashed at times but has been unable to put it all together for the Jets. As the 16th overall pick that season, it is fair to say that he has fallen short of even the expectations that come with being selected there.

Pryor does not impact the game much; he is kind of just there. He has only 129 tackles in three seasons and has not developed into much of a playmaker; he has only two interceptions in his career, both in 2015, and two forced fumbles. While he has not lived up to expectations, the Jets won’t cut Pryor, but he could be a trade candidate.

The Jets could retain Pryor for the next two seasons, as the Jets hold a fifth-year option on him. Is that something they will exercise? If there is any hesitation on their part, they should try and get something for Pryor now in the trade market.

The Jets could do worse than Pryor at safety, but they could also do better. But, of the two safeties on this list, Pryor is less likely to be on the move.

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