Jets' young cornerbacks to get first big test vs. Panthers

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug 21. 2021, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Bryce Hall (37) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (8) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Green Bay, Wis. After surprisingly cutting Bless Austin last week, New York will have second-year cornerback Bryce Hall at one starting spot with first-year head coach Robert Saleh keeping the other starter close to the vest. The candidates include second-year defensive back Javelin Guidry and rookies Jason Pinnock (fifth-round pick), Michael Carter II (fifth-rounder), Brandin Echols (sixth-rounder) and Isaiah Dunn (undrafted). (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2021, file photo, New York Jets' Jason Pinnock (41) strips the ball from Philadelphia Eagles' Travis Fulgham (13) as teammate Elijah Campbell (26) helps to defend during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in East Rutherford, N.J. After surprisingly cutting Bless Austin last week, New York will have second-year cornerback Bryce Hall at one starting spot with first-year head coach Robert Saleh keeping the other starter close to the vest. The candidates include second-year defensive back Javelin Guidry and rookies Jason Pinnock (fifth-round pick), Michael Carter II (fifth-rounder), Brandin Echols (sixth-rounder) and Isaiah Dunn (undrafted).(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2021, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) follows the action during a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. After surprisingly cutting Bless Austin last week, New York will have second-year cornerback Bryce Hall at one starting spot with first-year head coach Robert Saleh keeping the other starter close to the vest. The candidates include second-year defensive back Javelin Guidry and rookies Jason Pinnock (fifth-round pick), Michael Carter II (fifth-rounder), Brandin Echols (sixth-rounder) and Isaiah Dunn (undrafted). (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

New York Jets' Bryce Hall (37) and Foley Fatukasi (94) tackles Philadelphia Eagles' Kenneth Gainwell (14) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Unnecessary penalty was called on Hall on the play. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, file photo, New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J. After surprisingly cutting Bless Austin last week, New York will have second-year cornerback Bryce Hall at one starting spot with first-year head coach Robert Saleh keeping the other starter close to the vest. The candidates include second-year defensive back Javelin Guidry and rookies Jason Pinnock (fifth-round pick), Michael Carter II (fifth-rounder), Brandin Echols (sixth-rounder) and Isaiah Dunn (undrafted).(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

FILE - In this July 28, 2021, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Isaiah Dunn (36) runs drills during NFL football practice in Florham Park, N.J. After surprisingly cutting Bless Austin last week, New York will have second-year cornerback Bryce Hall at one starting spot with first-year head coach Robert Saleh keeping the other starter close to the vest. The candidates include second-year defensive back Javelin Guidry and rookies Jason Pinnock (fifth-round pick), Michael Carter II (fifth-rounder), Brandin Echols (sixth-rounder) and Isaiah Dunn (undrafted). (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)