Free agent cornerback Bene Benwikere recently visited with the Jets, ESPN’s Field Yates reported Wednesday.
Benwikere went from starting for the Panthers early last season to being waived. He was claimed by the Dolphins last October but was waived a few weeks later before playing in a game, then spent some time on the practice squad with the Packers.
He would be eligible to sign a futures contract with the Jets, who are looking for cornerback help.
Benwikere, 25, was a part-time starter over his first two years with the Panthers and started all four games he played early in the 2016 season before being waived. He has two career interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 27 games, 14 starts.
The Panthers drafted Benwikere in the fifth round in 2014.
