Jets’ Fourth-Round Pick Moore Battles Adams for Starting Safety Spot
A fierce battle brews in the Jets’ secondary as rookie Malachi Moore takes on Tony Adams for the starting safety position. The winner will pair with Andre Cisco, who signed an $8.5…
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 27: Malachi Moore of Alabama speaks to the media during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)A fierce battle brews in the Jets' secondary as rookie Malachi Moore takes on Tony Adams for the starting safety position. The winner will pair with Andre Cisco, who signed an $8.5 million deal after leaving Jacksonville.
"Moore has a legitimate chance to push Tony Adams for a starting job next to Andre Cisco," said Zack Rosenblatt to The Athletic.
As a starter in 2024, Adams saw action in 11 games. His stats tell a mixed story: one pick, six deflections, a sack, and 84 stops. Yet quarterbacks found success when throwing his way, hitting 65.9% of passes with a strong 102.2 rating.
The fourth-round draft pick Moore made waves at practice. His standout moment came when he snatched a pass from rookie QB Brady Cook, sparking wild cheers from his fellow players.
At 25, Cisco steps in as the seasoned pro. His fresh contract points to a locked-in spot at one safety slot after his time in Jacksonville.
Summer camp and exhibition games will decide who claims the open spot. The staff must weigh Adams' game-tested skills against Moore's raw talent and big-play ability. Each will get their shot to prove their worth on the field.
