CB Brian Poole Re-Signs with Jets on 1-Year, $5 Million Contract

Cornerback Brian Poole has agreed to stay with the New York Jets on a one-year contract worth $5 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday afternoon.

"He's a good fit in Gregg Williams' defense because he's physical, can blitz and committed only three penalties," ESPN's Rich Cimini added. "He played more defensive snaps (68%) than any CB on the team. This was an important get for the Jets. Now all they need is a CB1."

Poole was Pro Football Focus' ninth highest-graded cornerback in 2019.

The Atlanta Falcons signed Poole as an undrafted free agent in 2016. The Florida product played in Atlanta from 2016 to 2018, appearing in 47 of 48 possible regular-season games with 21 starts across those three seasons. He recorded four interceptions, five sacks, 19 passes defended and 196 tackles (145 solo).

The Falcons opted against tendering Poole as a restricted free agent in February 2019, which allowed him to freely test free agency. The Jets signed him to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million in March 2019.

Last season in New York, Poole played 14 games and made 10 starts. He tallied one pick and one forced fumble to go with five passes defended and 59 tackles (48 solo) for the 7-9 Jets.

Poole will continue manning the Jets' secondary alongside All-Pro strong safety Jamal Adams. New York ranked 17th in passing defense (236.2 yards per game) and tied for 17th with 12 interceptions last season.