Report: Ex-Colts CB Pierre Desir to sign with Jets

The Indianapolis Colts released cornerback Pierre Desir on Saturday but it seems he’s already has a new team as he will reportedly sign a one-year deal with the New York Jets.

Desir was a casualty of a cap hit in 2020. He would have been owed $3 million guaranteed as an injury clause, part of his $6.85 million the Colts saved by cutting him on Saturday.

But he’s reportedly joining the Jets and former Colts executive Rex Hogan, per Connor Hughes of The Athletic.

SOURCE: The #Jets have agreed to a 1-year deal with CB Pierre Desir.

There’s your new starting DB

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 22, 2020

Desir had a solid run with the Colts since joining them before the 2017 season. He held a veteran presence in the secondary and started 29 games across three seasons.

Desir had five interceptions and 26 passes defended during his three seasons with the Colts but his regression in 2019 and the cap hit he carried led to his release.

Now, the Colts have Rock Ya-Sin, Kenny Moore and Marvell Tell as their starting cornerbacks.