Jets Halt Trade Inquiries for WR Garrett Wilson
The New York Jets have categorized wide receiver Garrett Wilson as untouchable amidst ongoing trade inquiries. Recently, a team reached out to the Jets regarding a potential trade but was informed that Wilson will not be available for a deal.
Jets’ Trade Strategy: Key Players Excluded
Despite the Jets engaging in significant trades, including sending cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams for substantial returns, they have set firm limits on certain players. Wilson is one of those players, as the Jets aim to retain him as a vital asset for the future.
Potential Interest from the Cleveland Browns
Reports suggest that the Cleveland Browns may have been the team that expressed interest in acquiring Wilson. However, the Jets quickly shut down that inquiry.
A Closer Look at Garrett Wilson
- Age: 25
- Collegiate Honors: First-team All-Big Ten (2020), First-team All-American (2021)
- Draft Details: Selected by the Jets with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
- Contract Information:
- Initial four-year deal: $20,554,004
- Signing bonus: $12,128,366
- Fifth-year option picked up for 2025
- Recent extension: Four-year, $130 million (signed in July 2025)
- Performance in 2025:
- Games played: 6
- Receptions: 36
- Targets: 56
- Receiving yards: 395
- Touchdowns: 4
The Jets will continue to evaluate their roster as the trade deadline approaches. Updates on player movements and team strategy will be forthcoming from El-Balad as new information becomes available.
