Aaron Rodgers has reportedly given the New York Jets a wishlist of gamers because the group put together to safe a commerce for the quarterback.
Hypothesis has been mounting for weeks that the four-time NFL MVP might be traded from the Inexperienced Bay Packers to the Jets, who’re on the lookout for a brand new quarterback after two poor seasons from Zach Wilson, whom they chose No 2 total within the 2021 draft.
On Tuesday, ESPN reported that Rodgers introduced the Jets with “a want checklist of free brokers”, together with three gamers the quarterback labored intently with in Inexperienced Bay: huge receivers Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb, and tight finish Marcedes Lewis. Rodgers can also be understood to have included one man he has but to play alongside: Odell Beckham Jr. ESPN studies that the Jets have been current at a exercise Beckham placed on for scouts as he recovers from knee surgical procedure.
Later Tuesday, theScore.com reported Lazard and the Jets agreed to phrases on a four-year, $44 million contract.
How a lot want the Jets have for the gamers is debatable. They’ve depth at tight finish, and Lewis is 38 years previous. They’ve good choices at receiver in offensive rookie of the yr Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore. There’s hypothesis that they could launch one other starter from final season, Corey Davis to clear cap area.
The Jets have made different strikes that point out a commerce for Rodgers is imminent. Their new offensive coordinator, Nathaniel Hackett, labored with Rodgers on the Packers when he received his final two MVP awards. In the meantime, their former backup quarterback, Mike White, is about to signal for the Miami Dolphins.
Rodgers might nonetheless determine to stick with the Packers, though that looks as if an more and more unlikely situation, or retire. He mentioned final weekend {that a} resolution on his future is imminent.
Elsewhere on Tuesday, it was reported that Las Vegas Raiders tight finish Darren Waller is being traded to the New York Giants for a 3rd round-pick. The Raiders, in the meantime, are set to signal former New England Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers on a three-year deal. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke is becoming a member of the Atlanta Falcons after three seasons with the Washington Commanders.
One participant staying the place he’s, is Michael Thomas. The receiver has reportedly signed a restructured one-year, $10m contract with the New Orleans Saints.
NFL free company formally opens on Wednesday.
