New York Jets Wide Receiver Options Following OBJ

Now, Gang Green will have to look elsewhere to round out their wide receivers ahead of the 2023 NFL season.

Internal Options

As it stands, the current Jets depth chart sees the Offensive Rookie of the Year, Garrett Wilson, at the top spot. Joining him as definitive options for the 2023 New York Jets are Rodgers" buddies Allen Lazzard and Randle Cobb and speedster Mecole Hardman.

Rounding out the position group is Corey Davis, but with a low financial commitment and cap savings of over $10 million, combined with some health questions, Davis could either be a cap casualty, or a throw-in piece as part of the Rodgers trade.

If not, the team could look to keep Davis as a contested catch specialist and hope playing with Rodgers brings the most out of the former top-10 draft pick.

The Big Name Trade

OBJ wasn"t the only former pro-bowl quarterback that might be in need of a new home this offseason. It has been reported that the Arizona Cardinals have been trying to trade star wide receiver Deandre Hopkins. It has also been rumored that the team will releasee Hopkins if they can"t work out a trade.

For the Jets, a wide receiver of Hopkins pedigree would make him easily one of the best wide receivers in Jets history, and he would slot in to the top starting role opposite of Wilson. However, there is quite a deal of risk involved.

First off, Hopkins will likely still want to be paid as a one of the top receivers in the market. Furthermore, as a free agent, the Jets will have to again compete with other teams to try and secure his services. Finally, Hopkins has missed a good deal of time over the last few years thanks to a PED suspension and a few injuries.

Looking At The Draft

With the NFL Draft right around the corner, the Jets may also look to target a wide receiver. Currently, the team is slated to pick at 13, 42 and 43 overall but on of those two second round picks is expected to headline the Aaron Rodgers" trade.

In recent years, the Jets have targeted wide receivers in each of the past two drafts, taking Wilson last year and Elijah Moore the year before. It is certainly possible the Jets once again dip their toes into the wide receiver market.

While the draft isn"t the deepest at the wide receiver position, it is believed the Jets could make the first wide receiver selection at 13. First there is Jordan Addison was seen as the consensus top pick before a disappointing combine. Next, TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnson posses the prototypical size with elite athleticism.

Finally, Jaxon Smith-Njigba was the most productive wide receiver at Ohio State in a wide receiver corp that included Wilson and fellow first round pick Chris Olvae. While Smith-Njigba is incredibly talented, he did miss a good chunk of time this past year due to an injury and many draft experts see him exclusively operating out of the slot in the NFL.

With the NFL draft right around the corner, it will be worth keeping an eye on the New York Jets.

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