If there’s one thing that’s for sure, it’s that the New York Jets finally made a clean, definitive decision. And it was the right on the money. After months of limbo and sideline drama, the team hit reset. With Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey stepping into leadership roles as head coach and general manager, respectively, the Jets pulled the plug on the Aaron Rodgers experiment and signed Justin Fields with a sense of urgency that screamed fresh start. Still, the QB wasn’t the only storyline that needed clarity. The Jets, for all their defensive firepower and the brilliance of WR Garrett Wilson, were starving for pass-catching help. That issue loomed as large as anything entering the offseason.

Rodgers, meanwhile, may not be in Florham Park much longer. All signs now point to a fresh start for him in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers have quietly positioned themselves as a potential landing spot. The fallout from Rodgers’ exit wasn’t just about changing quarterbacks. It sparked a ripple effect through the roster, beginning with wide receiver Allen Lazard. The team restructured Lazard’s deal, effectively serving him an $8.5 million pay cut off his scheduled $11 million salary for 2025. It was a business-first move, a clear message: the old guard isn’t immune. And if you’re not producing, you’re adjusting. As Over the Cap noted, the move gave the Jets valuable flexibility—both financially and in terms of reshaping the offensive identity.

That flexibility, it seems, is already being funneled toward a top draft target who could become the offense’s next big weapon. Per ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the Jets have “done extensive homework” on one of the draft’s most productive and versatile tight ends—Penn State’s Tyler Warren—one of the leading TE prospects with Colston Loveland in this draft. Warren’s résumé speaks volumes: 1,838 total yards and 153 receptions. At 6’6″ and 250 pounds, he’s the big-frame target that can take pressure off any passer, especially a young one like Fields. The Jets hold the No. 7 overall pick and seem very serious about using it on a player who can serve as both a safety valve and a deep threat. The fit makes too much sense.

The departure of Tyler Conklin in free agency created a massive gap in the Jets’ offensive structure. Conklin was the unsung glue guy—reliable in short-yardage, capable in space, and a consistent security blanket for whichever QB was under center. As it stands, Jeremy Ruckert is the placeholder at tight end, but with just 35 receptions over his first three NFL seasons, it’s clear he’s not quite ready for prime time. And while Lazard did post 530 receiving yards last year, that was still miles behind Garrett Wilson’s 1,104-yard mark. The Jets need more than just a body at tight end. They need dynamism.

Tyler Warren, if drafted, brings that in spades. He wasn’t just a TE who ran routes—he was a chess piece. He added a total of six rushing touchdowns, threw a passing TD, and logged 20 catches of 20-plus yards. He can line up in-line, in the slot, or even motion out wide. His ability to stretch the seam and get vertical forces defenses to account for more space, which would give Wilson more freedom to operate underneath. In a league increasingly obsessed with mismatches, the PSU behemoth is a matchup nightmare waiting to be unleashed.

This is no longer a team trying to make an aging Rodgers happy. This is about building something sustainable around Fields and Wilson, something explosive and modern.

Big target, bigger potential: Tyler Warren could be a QB’s best friend

Tyler Warren isn’t just a big body — he’s a big-time talent. The prized Penn State product has been turning heads throughout the 2025 pre-draft cycle, and it’s no surprise he’s ranked No. 15 overall by B/R’s NFL scouting department. Whether it’s lining up out wide, in the slot, or attached to the line. Warren offers the kind of versatility that creative NFL play-callers drool over.

In his scouting report, Damian Parson of B/R gave Warren high marks for his ability to play “from multiple alignments and present a weapon to design creative plays around.” Translation? This guy is a mismatch nightmare. Linebackers can’t keep up, and safeties aren’t big enough to win the physical battle. Now, he’s not perfect — his run-blocking still needs some polish. But Parson made it clear: Warren has all the tools to eventually become a ‘top offensive option’ in the league.

A team like the Jets could definitely use a guy like him — especially if they plan to roll with Justin Fields or a Day 2 rookie quarterback next season. Warren could be that reliable safety net, a red zone weapon.