Garrett Wilson on Potential New Deal: “I Love the Jets,” but “Can’t Focus on That Right Now”

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson isn’t focused on securing his long-term future at the moment.

“I don’t know, man,” Wilson said, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “I just go about my day… wherever my feet are at. If they [extend my contract], that would be a blessing. It would be awesome. I love the Jets. At the end of the day, they were the ones that believed in me. But, yeah, I can’t be worrying about that. I have to go out and finish these three games the right way.”

“I love the Jets. At the end of the day, they were the ones that believed in me. I can’t be worrying about all that. Just going to finish these three games the right way.”

Wilson is under contract with the team through the 2026 season and is eligible for an extension as soon as the upcoming offseason. However, his comments suggest that he may not be eager to commit to a new deal right away.

Cimini referenced a source who wouldn’t be surprised if the 2022 first-round pick asked for a trade in the near future.

Wilson had a standout rookie year, catching 83 passes for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns, earning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. However, despite high expectations following that breakout season, his progress has stalled, even with Aaron Rodgers back on the field this year.

The Jets’ recent struggles on the field might also be taking a toll on Wilson. During a 32-25 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15, he was seen having a tense exchange with receivers coach Shawn Jefferson.

A recent article by The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt, Dianna Russini, and Michael Silver raised concerns about why a prominent player would want to stay with the Jets right now. The report largely placed the blame for the team’s dysfunction on owner Woody Johnson. One of the most notable revelations was the increasing influence of Johnson’s sons within the organization, including a reported incident where Johnson cited Jerry Jeudy’s Madden video game rating as a reason for opposing the acquisition of the veteran wide receiver.

In the NFL, players are motivated to secure long-term financial stability as quickly as possible, knowing that one injury can drastically reduce their earning potential. But for Wilson, the challenges and instability in New York since his arrival could cause him to reconsider his future with the team.

“They put my s—t out there” – Aaron Rodgers rages against invasion of privacy over $9,500,000 investment

There were more than a few headlines to pay attention to this week ahead of Thursday Night Football but the most glaring one emerged on Monday night. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s Ohio mansion was burglarized. The incident occurred while Burrow was orchestrating the Bengals’ win over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was asked for his thoughts on the break-in. In an interview with reporters, Rodgers pointed out that the same incident occurred in Kansas City with Travis Kelce. Rodgers also took a pointed shot at the media over leaking the address of his mansion in New Jersey.

“It’s an interesting situation that happened in Cincinnati. Mostly around the call. I think something happened in Kansas City out there. I got security, full-time, thanks to Daily Mail putting my s—t out there,” Rodgers said.
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In August last year, the British publication revealed that Rodgers had purchased a sprawling mansion in New Jersey. The property set Rodgers back a cool $9.5 million. It features eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms and overlooks the New York City skyline. The report added that Rodgers’ house is a 20-minute drive from MetLife Stadium.

Aaron Rodgers staring at big decision in 2025
That sprawling property may have stunning views of the New York City skyline but it remains to be seen if Rodgers holds on to that mansion in 2025. The four-time NFL MVP has been non-committal over his future with the Jets but all signs point towards the franchise going a different way.

During one of his weekly appearances on The Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers made it clear that he would need to be on the same page as the decision-makers in the building to suit up in 2025.

“There’s uncertainty with everybody on the staff, so I’m not naive to what the situation is. If a new GM comes in and they don’t retain Brick [Jeff Ulbrich], I have to fit in those plans.
“This is my first option. I’d love to play here if I end up deciding to play, but there’s got to be the want for them to want to bring me back and for me to want to play. But ‘I think so’ was the truth and ‘I’m not 100% sure’ is also the truth today,” Rodgers said.

New York Jets 7 round 2025 NFL mock draft headlined by Aaron

Rodgers replacement
The New York Jets remain in a rut under owner Woody Johnson. The only way out is to get lucky with their next head coaching search and uncover a true franchise quarterback. The odds are long if history is any indicator, but our Jets 2025 NFL mock draft looks to accomplish the impossible.

We went seven rounds and came out with a stacked class that aggressively improves a roster needing several impact contributors.

New York Jets 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, No. 8 Overall: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
There’s no question that Jalen Milroe is this class’ top wildcard. The dynamic athlete isn’t polished enough as a passer to rely upon for 40 dropbacks a game, but an offense that gets him on the move and simplifies his leverage reads can be explosive. Much like Anthony Richardson, Milroe’s raw tools are too good to be given a chance to develop.

Why not New York? Assuming they hit on the coach, Milroe offers an upside better than anyone else, and there’s more to tangibly like than other recent busts like Sam Darnold and Zach Wilson. Milroe needs his own Kevin O’Connell to avoid a Darnold arc, though.

Round 2, No. 41 Overall: Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
The Jets have a solid offensive line after dumping major resources into it, but Morgan Moses is the last veteran who can be replaced. Olu Fashanu has struggled, as expected, in his rookie campaign. The same will happen for Cameron Williams.

However, Williams’ upside is similar to Fashanu’s. Every roster aims to have franchise bookends with elite athleticism. Getting him on Day 2 would be a huge win for the front office.

Round 3, No. 95 Overall: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
A fringe first-round defender on my board, Darien Porter is a receiver convert who plays cornerback with fluidity, physicality, and ball-hawking ability. The 6-foot-4 defender can benefit from playing with a talented surrounding cast, most notably Sauce Gardner, while he gets valuable snaps. However, like Tariq Woolen, Porter might not be as far off as we think.

Allowing only 20 receptions on 41 targets throughout his career, Porter is an ideal zone defender. There’s some game-planning needed to compensate for that, but this price point is too good to ignore.

Round 4, No. 110 Overall: Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia
Who doesn’t love depth? The Jets are set for now along the interior of their line, but an injury can quickly derail the unit. Tate Ratledge has the power at 320 pounds and the experience to trust and fill in as a guard if he needs to. He was the top player available when my pick came around.

Round 5, No. 145 Overall: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech
Despite repeated investments along the defensive line, there’s always a need for depth. New York’s sudden decline along the front has made this a much more pressing need than expected. But the board fell how it did, and this was the best chance to get a contributor.

A hyper-productive presence over the last few seasons, Antwaun Powell-Ryland is primarily a third-down option. His run defense is lacking, but he’s quick at 252 pounds, so there’s value to be had with a rotational presence.

Round 5, No. 161 Overall: Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
Undersized defensive tackles are tough to project, as most guys under 6-foot-2 and 290 pounds go on Day 3. However, Zane Durant’s film is good enough to justify taking him in the top 100. This is another surprising value addition to a position lacking depth.

Durant is well-balanced and quick, providing a spark on all three-downs. He may not declare for the 2025 class, though.

Round 6, No. 184 Overall: Jamon Dumas-Johnson, LB, Kentucky
Primarily a run-game hammer and occasionally decent pass-rusher, Jamon Dumas-Johnson is your typical two-down Day 3 linebacker addition. There’s special teams value and potential starting upside in his specific role, and C.J. Mosley’s departure means the Jets could use a functional body.

Round 6, No. 207 Overall: Ja’Corey Brooks, WR, Louisville
Our team is higher on Ja’Corey Brooks than this, as receivers who are 6-foot-3, have an elite recruiting pedigree, and have an elite contested catch rate are always given chances. Brooks does a lot of things really well, and the former Alabama playmaker has proven to be a creative and explosive presence. He may not see the field right away, but getting a developmental young guy this late is good business