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The Giants landed a starting safety from Jets’ roster misstep

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One man’s trash may indeed be another man’s treasure, and that’s precisely what the New York Giants found when they claimed Jason Pinnock off waivers from the Jets’ roster cuts following the 2022 preseason.

Pinnock, an original fifth-round pick from Pittsburgh, couldn’t find his footing with the Jets despite their glaring issues at safety. The Giants, however, saw potential, and he’s evolved into a starting defensive back within Wink Martindale’s aggressive defense.

Regret in Jets’ Headquarters: The Decision to Cut Pinnock

A year later, Jets’ head coach Robert Saleh still laments letting Pinnock go, a move that could’ve plugged a gaping hole in their defensive lineup.