The New York Jets, as expected, released receiver Davante Adams, and in doing so, save $29 million per Spotrac.com.
The move was seen as inevitable, especially with Adams' cap hit and Aaron Rodgers' departure, but now the Jets' receiving unit doesn't look strong at all.
Not to say that it was last season, but as things stand, Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Malachi Corley, and Xavier Gipson loom as the key offensive weapons in the passing game for 2025. That isn't ideal. ... and the failure to develop somebody here leads to a fair criticism of the organization.
For NFL.com's Kevin Patra, finding another running mate for Wilson is a must this offseason.
"We didn't see enough from Corley to judge whether he's inadequate or simply ill-used by the last regime," Patra writes. "I'm willing to give him a mulligan for a three-catch rookie season and see what he can become under head coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand. It might not be a top priority in New York -- i.e. QB -- but adding another weapon alongside Wilson is key."
Exactly how the Jets do that is unknown, especially with quarterback being another key priority.
The draft looms as the most likely place to get a solid No. 2 receiver for Wilson, and as for free agency, the likes of Marquise Brown, Keenan Allen, Amari Cooper, Brandin Cooks, and maybe Chris Godwin could all be seen as options, but money will be a sticking point.
It won't be a good look if the Jets go into the 2025 season with a receiving unit consisting of Wilson, Corley, and Gipson, so work must be done to get some reinforcements through the door.
How they do that and who they get is unknown, but one thing is for certain: they must strengthen.
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