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Hempstead, NY - The Jets will have to make a decision quickly as Philadelphia has extended an offer to cornerback, Jacoby Shepherd. Shepherd started 8 games for the Jets last season, and continued to show improvement as the season went on. Shepherd is not the big playmaker, however, is a constant who learned the Jets system after two seasons and continues to blossom into a solid cornerback. Shepherd's agent, Antoine Podbevsek has stated, "Jacoby would very much like to resign with the Jets, however, if the Jets do not present an offer soon he will move on."

The Jets would like to keep Shepherd as security, in case they do not find the starter they are looking for, however, they have said that they would like to give last year's second round pick, Dana McAllister the opportunity to play in the nickel position. In another words, if the Jets sign Shepherd, he would be penciled in to be there starter, and the goal was to upgrade the position.