By Nick Faria
Publication Date: 2026-03-22 15:43:00
Last season was unique for New York Jets safety Andre Cisco.
After a strong college career at Syracuse, the Queens, N.Y., native was drafted in the third round by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021. After a short stint in Florida that saw him pick off eight passes in 47 starts, Cisco found his way home, courtesy of the Jets.
Unfortunately, his hometown reunion wasn’t originally what he expected.
A dismal on-field performance by the Jets’ defense dragged them to a 3-14 record, with defensive issues aplenty. At the locker room cleanout, it appeared Cisco was willing and excited to test the open market.
As it turns out, though, there is no place quite like home. Cisco signed a one-year deal to return to Florham Park for the 2026 season.
So what changed? What had Cisco second-guessing his decision to enter free agency for a long period of time?
Jets’ safety decision
As it turns out, Cisco’s decision was quite clear in the open market. A return to New…
