New York Jets sign former 49ers cornerback Isaiah Oliver to one-year deal
The New York Jets have reportedly signed former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Isaiah Oliver to a one-year deal for the 2024 season, according to Mike Garafolo. Oliver spent the 2023 season with the 49ers but they released him into free agency last month, clearing $2.4 million in cap space.
Helping San Francisco reach the playoffs with a 12-5 record, the veteran cornerback had 67 tackles, which put him fifth on the defense. He also had two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. During the postseason run, Oliver played primarily on special teams, recording 35 snaps across three games. He played the 2023 season on a two-year deal for $6.75 million.
In six seasons in the NFL out of Colorado, Oliver has recorded 270 tackles, three interceptions and 36 passes defended. In 2022 for the Falcons, he recorded 33 tackles, an interception and seven passes defended.
The Atlanta Falcons drafted Oliver with No. 58 overall pick in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Colorado. While with the Buffaloes, he was an All-Pac 12 First-Team honoree.
Oliver is now heading to his third NFL team in his seventh season in the league. It’s also another cross-country move for the former Pac-12 star.
On top of signing Oliver, the Jets also re-signed safety Chuck Clark on Sunday. Clark suffered a torn ACL during the offseason last year.
More on the 2024 NFL offseason, free agency
The NFL 2024 calendar year begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 13. At that time, contracts running through 2023 officially run out, making those players free agents. Prior to the beginning of free agency, teams will have a chance to designate one franchise or transition tag player, starting on Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET and ending on March 5. Beginning March 11 through March 13 teams can enter into a legal negotiation with players who will become unrestricted free agents.
In addition to NFL free agency, the new year also marks the beginning of all trades being made official by the league office. April 19 marks the deadline to sign restricted free agents to offer sheets. On April 24, the deadline for teams to match restricted free agent offers sheets hits. Following the restricted free agent deadline follows the 2024 NFL Draft, which runs from April 25-27.