Garrett Wilson Wants to Stay With Jets—but Needs Wins

WHO:

Fox News - New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson said he loves the Jets, does not want to be traded, and is frustrated by losing.

NY Post - Wilson said he did not plan to ask the Jets to move him, while trade-deadline rumors circulated.

ESPN - Wilson, 26, said, “Yeah, I want to be here, man,” and “I love it here.” He added, “Do I love it more than I love winning? Nah, to be completely honest, but I'm hopeful.”

ESPN - Jets coach Aaron Glenn, offensive coordinator Frank Reich, and quarterback Geno Smith have said they want to get Wilson the ball early and often. Smith said he tries to do so while considering the defense.

ESPN - Jets cornerback Nahshon Wright said he was “definitely frustrated” about not playing. He said he had not formally requested a trade, but had expressed his feelings to the team and was open to going elsewhere to play.

WHAT:

ESPN - Wilson was targeted three times in the Jets’ 28-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins, catching two passes for 26 yards. He had also been a nonfactor in a loss to the New England Patriots.

ESPN - Wilson leads the Jets with 37 receptions and 444 receiving yards. He was the No. 10 pick in 2022.

ESPN - Wilson said limited opportunities and losing worsen his frustration. He said, “I want to have an impact and I want to help the team.”

ESPN - Wilson disputed the suggestion that extra defensive coverage was keeping him from receiving the ball, saying, “I wouldn't say anyone's doing anything Houdini or a superpower to try and take me away.”

ESPN - The Jets are 24-41 since drafting Wilson, including a 2-5 record this season.

ESPN - Wright has not played a defensive snap for the Jets. He made five interceptions for the Chicago Bears last season.

ESPN - Wright signed a one-year, $3.5 million fully guaranteed contract expecting to compete for a starting job. A training-camp injury cost him time, and he lost the competition to Azareye’h Thomas.

WHERE:

ESPN - Wilson made his comments in Florham Park, New Jersey. The Jets are scheduled to host the Las Vegas Raiders, who have a 3-4 record.

WHEN:

NY Post - The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10.

WHY:

Fox News - Wilson said winning matters more to him than remaining with the Jets.

ESPN - Wilson said losses “each weekend hurt a little more” and that his frustration comes from wanting to win and help the team.

HOW:

ESPN - Wilson signed a four-year, $130 million contract extension through 2030. He signed it 15 months before the article’s account.

ESPN - The Jets traded cornerback Sauce Gardner at the previous season’s deadline, months after Gardner signed a four-year, $120 million extension.

Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson says he loves the team and does not plan to ask for a trade, but losing and limited opportunities are fueling his frustration. He caught two passes for 26 yards on three targets in the Jets’ 28-to-25 loss to Miami, though he leads the team with 37 receptions and 444 receiving yards; Wilson says he wants to make an impact and help the team win. The Jets are 2-and-5 and are scheduled to host the 3-and-4 Las Vegas Raiders, while the trade deadline is November 10; cornerback Nahshon Wright, who has not played a defensive snap for New York, says he is frustrated and open to playing elsewhere.