The New York Jets place immense value on the contributions of wide receiver Garrett Wilson, the former Rookie of the Year, who has been instrumental in helping shape the offense under quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With the recent acquisition of All-Pro wideout Davante Adams, the Jets’ receiving corps now looks poised to reach new heights, combining the youth and explosiveness of Wilson with the experience and elite skill set of Adams.
Despite the natural fit of Adams joining the Jets and what seems like a clear elevation of their offense, an unexpected and somewhat strange rumor emerged over the weekend. According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, there are reports suggesting that some NFL teams have inquired about the availability of Garrett Wilson in light of the Adams trade.
“After the New York Jets’ acquisition of Davante Adams this week, a select group of NFL teams have inquired into whether the Jets would be willing to trade fellow star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, league sources told ESPN on Saturday,” Schefter wrote.
While Schefter’s credibility as a reporter is not in question, the logic behind these trade inquiries seems baffling. Garrett Wilson is only 25 years old, still playing on his rookie contract, with a modest cap hit of $5.6 million, and he is rapidly becoming one of the league’s premier wide receivers. His production and potential alone should be enough for the Jets to shut down any trade talks involving him.
Furthermore, Wilson has been a critical piece of the Jets’ offensive puzzle, and his pairing with Adams isn’t about replacing Wilson—it’s about enhancing his growth with the mentorship of a seasoned veteran.
The Jets’ decision to bring in Adams seems geared toward creating a dynamic, complementary duo. Adams can offer veteran leadership, while Wilson continues to grow and develop into the elite receiver he’s shown flashes of becoming. The idea that the Jets would entertain the thought of trading Wilson, especially at this stage in his career, seems far-fetched, with some even calling it “Bizarre.”
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Wilson is in the third year of his rookie deal, and it’s highly likely the Jets will eventually pick up his fifth-year option, extending him before his contract expires. If he continues on his current trajectory, Wilson could be in line for a lucrative extension that would make him one of the highest-paid receivers in the league, similar to Adams. With his youth, talent, and upside, the Jets’ long-term plan is clearly to build around Wilson as a foundational piece of their offense, not to move him.
As the Jets sit at 2-4 and prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial game, they are in the process of trying to salvage their season. While the team may have other movable assets—Mike Williams, for instance, could be traded to the Steelers after tonight’s game if he performs well—Garrett Wilson is undoubtedly not one of them.
His future with the team is as secure as ever, and any notion of trading him has likely been dismissed internally, if not immediately shut down by those running the front office.
Ultimately, while some teams may have hoped to capitalize on the Jets’ recent roster moves and made calls about Wilson, New York’s commitment to their young star receiver is clear.
The combination of Wilson and Adams promises to be a formidable force for the Jets, as they look to reshape their offense and contend for a playoff spot. As for Wilson, his role with the Jets seems destined to grow, not diminish, in the wake of the Adams acquisition.
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