New York Jets fans are closely following the ongoing deal standoff between the team and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. But recent news gives them a reason to hope. ESPN’s Adam Schefter recently tweeted that the Jets are interested in a certain 27-year-old wide receiver who is currently a free agent and had contributed significantly to the Packers’ offense in the past two seasons.
This young star caught 33 passes for 451 yards and three touchdowns in only ten games during his breakout 2020 season. He has been linked to several other teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and the Las Vegas Raiders, who are also in need of wide receiver assistance.
NFL Teams Compete for Allen Lazard
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Allen Lazard has been linked to several groups, including the Baltimore Ravens and the Las Vegas Raiders. Both teams could be looking to add a player like Lazard to their team, as wide receiver assistance is needed. In addition to persuading Rodgers to join Gang Green, signing Lazard would affect more than just the quarterback situation.
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, ?Jets are actively working to reach an agreement with [Green Bay] Packers? free-agent WR Allen Lazard, per league sources. There is another team involved, and no final decision, but the Jets are trying to reunite Lazard and OC Nathaniel Hackett.?
Jets are actively working to reach an agreement with Packers’ free-agent WR Allen Lazard, per league sources. There is another team involved, and no final decision, but the Jets are trying to reunite Lazard and OC Nathaniel Hackett. pic.twitter.com/rkzX17o5do
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
If the Jets do sign Lazard, it could have implications for veteran receiver Corey Davis, who may need to leave the team due to budgetary restrictions. A trade could send him to Green Bay as part of a Rodgers deal, which would save the Jets $10.5 million.
Potential Impact of Lazard’s Signing on Aaron Rodgers’ Decision to Join Jets?
Lazard’s projected market worth is $12.5 million annually, which is fair for securing Rodgers on a multi-year restructuring. As Rodgers’ preferred wide receiver, Lazard’s signing could be a significant factor in the quarterback’s decision to join the Jets. Considering that backup quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Mike White are out of the picture, Aaron Rodgers will likely get anything he desires. Allen Lazard could serve as the most recent and significant illustration of this
In a social media post, CB Sauce Gardner suggested a Rodgers deal and veteran signings about the Jet’s super team. Despite not making any public posts during this time, tight end C.J. Uzomah hinted at his plans with a tweet, suggesting that he has something in the works.
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“Just cause I didn’t publicly posted anything throughout this time.. doesn’t mean it wasn’t in the works and I didn’t have something cooking ?? #SBLVIII.”
Just cause I didn’t publicly posted anything throughout this time..doesn’t mean it wasn’t in the works and I didn’t have something cooking 😈😈#SBLVIII pic.twitter.com/2ddRQO3td8
— CJ Uzomah (@cj_uzomah) March 13, 2023
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While the situation remains uncertain, Jets fans are eagerly anticipating any news about a potential deal with Rodgers and the signing of Lazard.
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