Marcus Maye denies trade rumors, says he ‘100 percent’ wants to remain with Jets

The 2021 NFL commerce deadline is quick approaching, and Marcus Maye has lengthy been a topic of hypothesis in that regard. The Jets security did not strike a long-term cope with New York this offseason, opening the season underneath the franchise tag. Then ESPN reported he preferred to be traded to a contender forward of the Nov. 2 deadline. However now, not less than publicly, Maye insists he does not wish to go anyplace, telling reporters Thursday he by no means requested a transfer and is “100% in” on staying with the Jets.

The actual fact Maye hasn’t requested a commerce — and is presently dedicated to taking part in in New York — does not essentially imply he would not welcome a change of surroundings, in fact. All indicators level to the defensive again nonetheless garnering appears to be like forward of the deadline, only a yr after his fellow security, Jamal Adams, was dealt by the Jets within the wake of failed contract talks. However he is not less than saying the suitable issues within the occasion he sticks round for the rest of 2021.

Maye, 28, is ready to return to the sphere this week after lacking two video games with an ankle harm. The 2017 second-round choose is slated to make $10.6 million on the tag by way of the top of this yr, one season after logging a career-high 88 tackles.

It is unclear what the Jets would possibly get in return for Maye in the event that they shopped the veteran — a midround choose may be the utmost, contemplating he’ll be 29 in 2022, hit free company after this yr and does not boast the All-Professional resume of Adams. However a number of contenders with harm points within the secondary — suppose the Buccaneers and Chiefs — might make sense as potential touchdown spots.