New York Jets star Garrett Wilson could be about to request a trade.
The Jets have missed the playoffs once again, despite quarterback Aaron Rodgers staying healthy enough to play every game.
Now, ESPN reporter Rich Cimini has said on his podcast that he thinks the young wide receiver Wilson wants to leave New York in the offseason.
‘I talk to people in Garrett Wilson’s circle. They think – now I want to emphasize this is speculation on their part – they think he will ask for a trade after the season,’ Cimini said.
‘Again, speculative, by people who know him. We don’t know that to be a fact.’
The Jets are 4-11 going into Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium against the playoff-chasing Los Angeles Rams.
Whatever happens with Wilson’s future, the offseason will be a significant period of transition for the Jets.
The organization will appoint a new GM and, from there, a new head coach after Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas were fired midway through this season.
There is intense scrutiny over Aaron Rodgers’ future too, with plenty of suggestions that the 41-year-old will not be back on the team next year.
At the beginning of December, NFL reporter Ian Rapoport said Rodgers was considered ‘a long shot’ to be at the Jets next season.
Rapoport said: ‘You mention the money: none guaranteed but they do owe him a $35million option bonus if they decide to bring him back. My understanding is that Rodgers right now is considered a long shot to return to the Jets.
‘Those conversations will happen with the new powerbrokers after the year but that is my understanding right now.’
Rodgers has been coy over whether he sees himself playing in 2025, let alone if it is with the Jets.
‘I haven’t told anybody in my life that I wanna play in 2025 and not on the Jets,’ Rodgers told McAfee and co. on the ESPN show recently.
‘That’s 100 percent false and I actually said the opposite. I’m going to wait and see what happens at the end of the season and if they want me back.
‘But I’ve really enjoyed my time in New York. Obviously we haven’t had the success that we’ve all wanted to have but I’ve made some great friendships on the team. I’ve enjoyed living in Jersey.
‘I don’t even know if I want to play yet but New York would be my first option.’
