No less than letting go of quarterback Aaron Rodgers ought to assist the New York Jets preserve large receiver Garrett Wilson.
New York recently confirmed it is shifting on from the 41-year-old QB. In a bit printed Sunday, ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported that will increase the probabilities that Wilson stays with the Jets.
“There gave the impression to be stress in [Wilson’s and Rodgers’] relationship final season, beginning with heated conversations on the sphere late in coaching camp,” wrote Cimini. “It bubbled up late within the season, fueling hypothesis that Wilson would possibly ask for a commerce.”
The rift might’ve additionally stemmed from Rodgers not treating Wilson like a No. 1 choice within the passing sport. It appeared Rodgers was favoring Jets WR Davante Adams, whom he performed with for eight seasons with the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
In 11 video games with New York, Adams — whom the Jets acquired in a commerce with the Las Vegas Raiders in October 2024 — had 114 targets.
Wilson had 87 targets throughout this span. He nonetheless tied for seventh within the league in receptions (101 in 17 video games) and ranked 14th in receiving yards (1,104).
Though Rodgers is a four-time MVP, reducing him might be the proper alternative for the Jets, particularly if it helps them preserve Wilson. In 17 regular-season begins final season, the 20-year veteran posted a 48 QBR, his fourth-lowest mark since ESPN began monitoring the stat in 2006.
Changing Rodgers might create a rocky transition for the Jets. QBs Tyrod Taylor, Adrian Martinez and Jordan Travis are on the roster, however none seem to be the reply.
The Jets might signal a free-agent QB, maybe Justin Fields of the Pittsburgh Steelers or Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings. They may additionally draft one. Cimini recently suggested Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart has piqued the workforce’s curiosity.
Regardless, Wilson ought to give the membership some semblance of stability. In three seasons with New York, the 24-year-old has completed with 1,000 receiving yards or extra annually.
