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Former Florida DB Brian Poole signs new deal with New York Jets
By SDS Staff
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Making it in the NFL is an uphill battle for undrafted free agents, but former Florida defensive back Brian Poole continues to land a spot on pro rosters.
Poole, entering his fifth season in the league, has reportedly re-signed with the New York Jets. Poole’s agent Drew Rosenhaus relayed to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport that it is a one-year deal for $5 million.
Poole signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016 after not being selected in the NFL Draft. He played with the Falcons for three seasons (2016-18) before signing with the Jets in free agency a year ago. Last season, Poole recorded 48 tackles, 5 passes defended (including an interception) and a forced fumble. Pro Football Focus ranked Poole as its No. 9 cornerback in the 2019 season. Over four years, Poole has totaled 255 tackles, 5 sacks, 25 pass deflections and 5 interceptions.
Poole confirmed Rapoport’s report on social media.
Let’s get it ! ✊🏾 https://t.co/YNgO9YBgcc
— Brian Poole (@poolioo) March 18, 2020
Pooled played at Florida from 2012-2015, appearing in 49 games, but was not a full-time starter (starting just six games as a senior). In his UF career, he logged 120 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 6 interceptions, 29 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries.
The #Jets are re-signing CB Brian Poole on a one-year deal for $5m guaranteed, per @RosenhausSports.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2020
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