The New York Jets are heading into a completely new era of football during the upcoming 2025 NFL season. They have a new head coach in former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and a new quarterback in Justin Fields.
Also, the Jets moved on from star wide receiver Davante Adams this offseason. That leaves Garrett Wilson as their clear long-term No. 1 wideout.
Wilson has just one more year left on his contract following the 2025 season. He has a club option on the 2026 campaign, which leads to a decision on whether or not they should work to extend him now.
New York is being urged to make a major move this offseason with Wilson.
Bleacher Report analyst Moe Moton believes that the Jets should go ahead and extend Wilson this offseason and get him locked in for years to come.
"Last offseason, the Jets' previous regime had a messy contract situation with edge-rusher Haason Reddick that resulted in a lengthy holdout," Moton wrote." Gang Green's new administration, led by general manager Darren Mougey, can send a strong message that the team will reward productive players, especially its own talent. Mougey told reporters his 'to-do list is to keep good young players on the team and add good players.' He can start with extending Wilson, who has racked up 1,042-plus receiving yards in all three of his seasons."
During the 2024 NFL season, Wilson played in 17 games. He racked up 101 receptions for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns.
In his three-year career with New York, the 24-year-old wideout has totaled 279 catches for 3,249 yards and 14 touchdowns. He has already shown flashes of being a potential superstar.
Wilson has spoken out and made it clear that he would like to play his whole career with the Jets.
"You know, I'm hopeful I'm a Jet for life," Wilson said. "And that we get this thing rolling and that all of our best days are ahead of us."
