BRANDIN ECHOLS NEWS

Lands deal with Pittsburgh Echols and the Steelers agreed on a two-year contract Friday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Echols spent the first four seasons of his career with the Jets, tallying 121 tackles, 16 defensed passes (including five interceptions, two of which were returned for a TD) and one fumble recovery over 57 regular-season games. He was used mostly in a rotational role last season, starting in just four of 16 contests while also working as a core special-teamer. Darius Slay and Joey Porter are slated to start at outside cornerback for Pittsburgh next year, so Echols could work behind that pair or compete to start in the slot.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

A slot or outside CB, free-agent signee Brandin Echols seeks starting role for Steelers While he has a slight preference, Brandin Echols is less concerned about the where he lines up with his new team as much as the when he firs...

MARCH 13 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Has promising 2024 campaign Echols logged 40 tackles (29 solo), three pass defenses (including two interceptions) and a recovered fumble over 16 games (four starts) during the regular season.

Impact Echols' role fluctuated significantly throughout the campaign -- for example, he logged over 90 percent of New York's defensive snaps in four games but played exclusively on special teams in four other contests. Nonetheless, he co-led New York with two pickoffs, marking the second time four career campaigns he's notched multiple interceptions. Echols will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and if he returns to the Jets he has an opportunity to move into a starting role with fellow cornerback D.J. Reed unlikely to be back.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Echols (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The cornerback was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough session. Echols missed the team's Week 15 win over the Jaguars after starting in place of Sauce Gardner, who had a hamstring issue, in the Jets' Week 14 loss to the Dolphins. With Echols, Gardner and D.J. Reed, who was dealing with a groin injury, all healthy again, New York should have a full depth chart of corners for this Sunday's game against the Rams.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out for Week 15 Echols (shoulder) will sit out Sunday's contest against Jacksonville, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Echols was originally deemed doubtful for Sunday's matchup, but that designation changed to out a few hours later. The fourth-year cornerback worked as a starter in place of Sauce Gardner this past Sunday against Miami and tallied 10 tackles and a defensed pass. Gardner is set to return Week 15, but in addition to Echols sitting out, fellow cornerback D.J. Reed is doubtful due to a groin issue.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely missing Week 15 Echols (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Echols opened the Jets' week of practice as a limited participant before downgrading to a DNP on Thursday, suggesting that he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday. If the Kentucky product is sidelined as expected in Week 15, Qwan'tez Stiggers could see increased work as the Jets' top rotational outside cornerback.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets special teams ace Irvin Charles is out for the season with a torn ACL

New York Jets special teams ace Irvin Charles was placed on season-ending injured reserve after tearing the ACL in a knee last weekend

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive game in place of Sauce Echols finished with 10 tackles (nine solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact The 2021 sixth-round pick drew the start with Sauce Gardner out due to a hamstring injury, and he played on all 66 defensive snaps. Echols has appeared in all 13 of New York's games this season, including three starts, recording 31 tackles (23 solo), three pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a fumble recovery. His status for next week's matchup with the Jaguars will likely depend on Gardner's availability.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Sunday sans Sauce Echols is expected to start at cornerback for the Jets in Sunday's Week 14 game against Miami, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sauce Gardner (hamstring) is doubtful for the matchup against the Dolphins, likely making room for Echols to slide into a starting role. Echols has largely played on special teams this year, but he does have two starts under his belt, logging five tackles and an interception Week 2 against Tennessee and recording six stops Week 7 against Pittsburgh. If he does start Sunday, Echols could have his hands full trying to slow down Miami's talented wideout duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jets cornerback Gardner and running back Hall doubtful vs. Dolphins, linebacker Mosley headed to IR

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and running back Breece Hall are doubtful to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday because of injuries

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets-Dolphins Press Pass | Brandin Echols & Olu Fashanu Pregame interviews with the Jets cornerback and left tackle leading into the trip to Miami.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Absent from injury report Echols (undisclosed) was not listed on the Jets' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Echols was limited to just 15 snaps (two on defense, 13 on special teams) during the Jets' 26-21 loss to the Seahawks this past Sunday due to dehydration. That doesn't appear to be a lingering issue, and the 2021 sixth-round pick should be good to go against the Dolphins on Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early in Week 13 Echols suffered from dehydration during Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Echols failed to record any stats on the day before his departure, but his status heading into Week 14 is likely not in question. His status at practice during the upcoming week will be worth monitoring, but the concern level is likely minimal at the moment.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Williams' 92-yard INT return and Charbonnet's late TD run help Seahawks top Jets 26-21

Leonard Williams returned an interception 92 yards for a momentum-turning score, Zach Charbonnet ran for a go-ahead 8-yard touchdown with 5:31 remaining and the Seattle Seahawks he...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Highlight | Brandin Echols Recovers a Fumbled Kickoff Return Watch Kene Nwangwu force a fumble on a Seahawks kickoff return.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Ready for Sunday Echols (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.

Impact Echols sustained a concussion in the Jets' Week 10 loss to the Cardinals, but it now appears that he's cleared the NFL's five-step protocol in time to face Indianapolis on Sunday. With Echols back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Jets' top rotational cornerbacks in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Thursday Echols (concussion) logged a limited practice session Thursday.

Impact Echols didn't play at all in the second half of Sunday's game against Arizona after suffering a first-half concussion. He sat out practice Wednesday but appears to be making progress given his ability to return in a limited fashion Thursday. Echols will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 11 against Indianapolis on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week with DNP Echols (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Echols sustained a concussion in the Jets' Week 10 loss to the Cardinals, so it's no surprise he's sitting out of practice Wednesday. The Kentucky product must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up Sunday, when the Jets host the Colts.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Cardinals Echols has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus Arizona due to a concussion.

Impact Echols will be unable to return after suffering a concussion in the first half of Sunday's game. In his absence, Qwan'tez Stiggers should see increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight | Brandin Echols Snags a Diving Interception Against Sam Darnold Watch the Jets cornerback make a diving catch and intercept Vikings QB Sam Darnold.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Secures interception in win Echols recorded five total tackles (four solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.

Impact Echols filled in for D.J. Reed (knee) as one of the New York's starting outside cornerbacks, picking off Will Levis in the second quarter. The 26-year-old played all 66 of the team's defensive snaps and will likely operate in a similar role if Reed is unable to go again on Thursday Night Football in Week 3 versus the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brandin Echols: When the Ball Comes Your Way You Need to Come Down with It Jets cornerback speaks with the media following the win against the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Highlight | Brandin Echols Rips the Ball Away from a Titans Receiver for an INT Watch the Jets cornerback pull down his first interception of the season on a deep throw by Will Levis.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets Training Camp Highlight | Brandin Echols Bats Down a Ball in the End Zone See the veteran cornerback break up a pass in the end zone to prevent a touchdown at Tuesday's practice.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM