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NFL Free Agency: Five landing spots for tight end Coby Fleener

By George Stockburger

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 26: Coby Fleener #82 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 26: Coby Fleener #82 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 31: Jordan Leggett #49 of the New York Jets tackles Byron Marshall #39 of the Philadelphia Eagles during their preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 31: Jordan Leggett #49 of the New York Jets tackles Byron Marshall #39 of the Philadelphia Eagles during their preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /

New York Jets

Things begin to get interesting with the New York Jets and their issues at the receiver positions. Outside of Jermaine Kearse, New York doesn’t have a veteran pass catcher to work with third-overall pick Sam Darnold. In fact, the Jets receivers are a fairly mixed-bag of players including Robby Anderson, Quincy Enunwa, Andre Roberts, Terrelle Pryor, and Lucky Whitehead.

Devin Smith, Chad Hansen, and Ar’Darius Stewart also return at the wide receiver position with little experience. At tight end, the Jets have Jordan Leggett, who missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury, listed as their starter. Clive Walford is their only veteran in the tight end room backed up by Eric Tomlinson, Bucky Hodges, and rookie Chris Herndon out of Miami.

Fleener, while again an inconsistent receiver, at least brings a respected name to New York as they mentor Darnold. With over $28 million in salary cap space the Jets could certainly afford to give Fleener a look this preseason.

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