If the Pittsburgh Steelers want to take another chance on a free agent cornerback, they might land on the New York Jets D.J. Reed. Pro Football Focus’ Mason Cameron released a list of best suitors for the top 15 defensive free agents and connected Reed and the Steelers come free agency.
Reed is PFF’s No. 6 overall free agent and their No. 1 corner.
“Reed enters free agency after notching his sixth straight season with an overall grade above 70.0, accomplishing the feat across three different franchises. In 2024, he recorded a 51.28% lockdown rate, continuing a trend of standout play that defined his time in New York, where he ranked in the 91st percentile among outside cornerbacks over three seasons.