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NFL Writer Suggests Jets May Part Ways With $44 Million WR

The Jets have made a lot of tough decisions already, but there are still more to be made.
Zach Pressnell|
Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (10) catches the ball during the second half against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (10) catches the ball during the second half against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The New York Jets have made a handful of very tough decisions this offseason, but unfortunately for the front office, there are more to make before the season.

New York needs to figure out its wide receiver room in the coming months. Beyond Garrett Wilson, they don't have much.

Garrett Kerman of Clutch Points recently suggested the Jets could cut ties with veteran wide receiver Allen Lazard, either in a trade or by releasing him, if the young wide receivers step up in New York.

"Allen Lazard’s time with the Jets has been a study in frustration and unmet expectations. Once envisioned as a reliable No. 2 receiver opposite Garrett Wilson, Lazard’s production and impact have waned, leading to a substantial pay cut just to remain on the roster heading into 2025," Kerman wrote. "While some might assume this move secures his spot, the reality is quite the opposite: the pay cut makes Lazard’s contract more tradable, and the Jets could easily part ways with him if a younger, more dynamic receiver emerges during camp...

"The Jets’ receiver room is crowded and competitive, with Josh Reynolds, Tyler Johnson, Malachi Corley, and Xavier Gipson all vying for roles behind Wilson. The front office has signaled its intent to add more talent through the draft and undrafted free agency, further squeezing Lazard’s margin for error."

It made sense to cut Lazard a few months ago, but the two sides opted to renegotiate his contract instead. Now, a trade could make sense, specifically one to send the veteran wide receiver to the Pittsburgh Steelers to reunite with Aaron Rodgers.

It's no guarantee the Jets will cut ties with the $44 million pass catcher. But if a suitor emerges in a trade and one of the younger Jets wide receivers shows some promise, it wouldn't be shocking to see the two sides part ways.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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