Thin at cornerback after releasing their 2019 starters, the New York Jets agreed to terms Sunday with former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Pierre Desir, a source confirmed.
Desir, 29, released Saturday by the Colts, will sign a one-year contract, another source said.
The Jets were in the market for a corner after parting ways with Darryl Roberts and Trumaine Johnson in recent days. They re-signed nickel back Brian Poole, but still needed help on the outside.
They turned to Desir after he was unexpectedly released. A year ago, he signed a three-year, $22.9 million extension with the Colts, but his play slipped last season despite a career-high three interceptions.
Desir played in 12 games, starting 11, and allowed five touchdown passes and a 95.6 passer rating, according to Pro Football Focus.
He broke into the league as a fourth-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2014. He played briefly for the San Diego Chargers before landing with the Colts in 2017.
Desir has five career interceptions, including for returned for a touchdowns.
The Jets have been active in the second wave of free agency. On Saturday, they finalized deals with three players, bringing their total to six outside free agents.
Only two have come on defense, Desir and former Los Angeles Rams safety Marqui Christian.
The news of Desir’s agreement was first reported by The Athletic.