Put those talks of any reunion between the Jets and former cornerback Antonio Cromartie on hold.
Cromartie visited the Cardinals on Thursday, according to a source. The Jets released Cromartie on Sunday, but both sides left open the chance he could return on a lesser contract. The feeling at the time was it was unlikely because the Jets had their sights set on other free-agent cornerbacks.
But the Jets missed out on their top two free agent targets — Vontae Davis, who re-signed with the Colts, and Alterraun Verner, who signed with the Buccaneers.
They also passed on bringing back Darrelle Revis, letting him sign with the Patriots.
Cromartie, who will turn 30 next month, struggled last season but was dealing with a right hip injury. If he signs with the Cardinals they could have a strong pairing with him and Patrick Peterson.
The free-agent cornerback market is dwindling. Captain Munnerlyn, who had a visit scheduled with the Jets, signed with the Vikings on Thursday.
Cromartie, his cousin Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Walter Thurmond III are the top remaining cornerbacks.
The Jets remain interested in free-agent tight end Brandon Pettigrew and would like to sign him, according to a source, but nothing was imminent as of Thursday night.
The Jets also have shown some interest in free agent Ed Dickson, but he is likely a fall back, if they don’t land Pettigrew.
Backup defensive lineman Leger Douzable re-signed with the Jets on a one-year deal. In a conference call with reporters, he said he had other offers but wanted to remain a part of the Jets defensive line, a unit he feels is ready to be the best in the NFL.
“It is a great group of guys,” Douzable said. “We all work hard every day in [the classroom] and on the field. You can see that we really work well together. It has been a blessing to play with those guys. I feel like we are going to be the best d-line in the league this year.”