Report: Teams are targeting Jets WR Garrett Wilson in a potential trade

When it became clear three weeks ago that the Raiders would probably trade receiver Davante Adams to the Jets, the consequences of the transaction were still unclear. Which receiver, already on the team, would be the underdog?

That's what we suggested maybe Garrett Wilson could be traded. He had done it recently made some comments about the offense, which could reasonably be interpreted as a sign of frustration.

Since then, Wilson went from being targeted eight times against the Broncos to 23 times against the Vikings and 10 times against the Bills in Week 4. His receiving yards jumped from 41 against Denver to 101 and 107.

Meanwhile, Mike Williams appeared to have completely fallen from grace. After dropping a pass against Buffalo on Monday night, he ran the wrong route for the game-winning interception.

PFT reported after acquiring Adams that the Jets were looking to trade Williams.

That didn't stop the teams calls about Wilsonsaid Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Schefter also reports that the Jets have responded by saying they will not trade the 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

From a practical standpoint, it's not a story unless and until the Jets express their willingness to consider a trade. Teams are constantly doing their due diligence on potentially available players and calling every single team about every potential trade. It would just be unusual if no team called Jets GM Joe Douglas and asked if Wilson might be available now that Adams and Aaron Rodgers are reunited.

The real question is whether this is an ordinary, ratings-filling Saturday night Sunday spritz! report, or whether the Jets pushed the article to maximize the potential market by spreading the word positively.

With Jets owner Woody Johnson trying to prove himself right by firing coach Robert Saleh just five games into the season, it makes no sense to trade Wilson for future draft picks. However, Wilson will be eligible for a new contract after the current season and will likely seek an arm's length deal. If the Jets aren't inclined to pay him $35 million or more per year – and if they could trade him for someone who would help the Jets in a weak position now – then it's worth listening.

It's also worth making sure everyone knows it's worth making an offer that the Jets can't and won't refuse.