Brandon Stephens
CB NYJ (9)
Sun 10/12/25 8:11 AM

Stephens (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets in London.
EDGE Analysis
Stephens was added to the Jets' injury report Friday after he was a limited participant in the team's final Week 6 practice due to the neck issue, but it won't prevent him from suiting up Sunday. The 27-year-old defensive back has played all but one of the Jets' defensive snaps through the first five games of the season, totaling 29 tackles and four passes defensed.

Brandon Stephens
CB NYJ (9)
Fri 10/10/25 12:30 PM

Stephens (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Stephens popped up with a neck injury on Friday's injury report, as it limited his practice participation Friday. The Jets' cornerback depth will already be tested with nickel cornerback Michael Carter (concussion) sidelined, and the team would also have a hole to fill at outside cornerback if Stephens is sidelined or limited.

Brandon Stephens
CB NYJ (9)
Tue 10/7/25 7:21 PM

Stephens recorded six tackles (five solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 37-22 loss versus the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
It was another nice day in the box score in Week 5 for Stephens, who has now recorded at least six tackles in three straight games. He also now has four pass breakups on the season, putting him on pace for a career year in that category. Running mate Sauce Gardner's reputation in coverage should continue to direct a lot of action towards Stephens in Week 6 versus the Broncos.

Brandon Stephens
CB NYJ (9)
Mon 3/10/25 4:46 PM

Stephens is slated to sign a three-year, $36 million contract with the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stephens suited up for all 17 regular-season games with the Ravens in 2024 (17 starts), recording 70 tackles (59 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and 10 pass defenses. He now looks primed to compete for a starting gig at cornerback alongside Sauce Gardner (hamstring) for New York, though the Jets could conceivably still make notable additions to the position.

Brandon Stephens
CB NYJ (9)
Thu 1/23/25 6:52 PM

Stephens played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 70 tackles (59 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and 10 pass defenses.
EDGE Analysis
In the four seasons since being selected by the Ravens in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Stephens has logged at least 70 tackles in three campaigns. It's unclear whether Stephens will return to Baltimore for 2025, as he enters the offseason as a restricted free agent and top contributors from the 2022 NFL Draft class like Kyle Hamilton,Tyler Linderbaum and Isaiah Likely are eligible for extensions. Stephens should garner plenty of interest during the offseason from teams looking to upgrade their secondary.

Brandon Stephens
CB NYJ (9)
Mon 10/7/24 1:39 PM

Stephens recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 41-38 overtime win at Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
In a game where Joe Burrow only threw nine incompletions on 39 pass attempts, Ravens defensive backs saw plenty of opportunities to make tackles. Stephens established a new season high for himself in that department, and he's actually on pace for a career high in tackles through five games.

Brandon Stephens
CB NYJ (9)
Sat 1/6/24 3:26 PM

Stephens (ankle) is active ahead of Saturday's game against the Steelers.
EDGE Analysis
Stephens was able to practice in full Friday after beginning the week with a limited session due to an ankle injury, and it now seems as if he'll be able to play through the issue in Week 18. The 26-year-old cornerback will look to cause problems for a Steelers offense led by Mason Rudolph on Saturday.

Brandon Stephens
CB NYJ (9)
Thu 1/4/24 8:31 PM

Stephens (ankle) is considered questionable to play Saturday against the Steelers.
EDGE Analysis
Stephens was able to be a full participant at the Ravens' practice Friday after opening the week limited with an ankle issue, so his questionable designation may be due to the team potentially resting him. With Baltimore locked into the top seed in the AFC, the cornerback could take a seat in the regular season finale versus Pittsburgh.

Brandon Stephens
CB NYJ (9)
Tue 1/2/24 5:37 PM

Stephens (ankle) was estimated as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice report.
EDGE Analysis
Stephens was a mid-week addition to the injury report last week, logging a DNP Thursday before being deemed inactive for Sunday's eventual win over the Dolphins. It remains to be seen if the Ravens plan to play any of their injured players or starters in Week 18 since Baltimore has already sewn up the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Brandon Stephens
CB NYJ (9)
Sun 12/31/23 12:18 PM

Stephens (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Stephens logged consecutive DNPs to close the week due to an ankle injury. Thus, he was trending in the wrong direction, so it is no surprise that he will be held out Sunday. In his absence, Ronald Darby and Arthur Maulet are candidates to see increased reps at cornerback opposite Marlon Humphrey.