The New York Jets have a big concern at wide receiver, where the team doesn't have a strong No. 2 option behind Garrett Wilson.
A trade proposal from Sports Illustrated's Thomas Carelli would take care of that issue in one fell swoop. He proposes a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders that sends veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers to New York.
Here's a look at the full proposal and what Carelli had to say about it:
- Jets get: WR Jakobi Meyers
- Raiders get: CB Q'Wantez Stiggers, conditional 2026 fifth-round pick (fourth-round pick with incentives)
It is been very well in the news that the Jets desire to have another key receiver next to Garrett Wilson. The team signed Josh Reynolds as they still contract Allen Lazard, but neither player has stood out to be key offensive weapons for this team.
The Jets will be very run heavy this year, and project to have success in this scheme. However, should they wish to add another receiver, Jakobi Meyers is sitting right there at good value. He is an expiring contract, but the Jets should be able to absorb his money for a short-term rental. If anything, they can always resign the 28 year old veteran who is coming off of his first 1,000 yard season.
Meyers, who is entering the final year of his contract has been looking for a contract extension this offseason and even requested a trade after he and the Raiders failed to come to an agreement on one.
However, there hasn't been any indication the Raiders plan on trading him, and they really can't afford to, either.
Meyers is currently slated to be Las Vegas' No. 1 wide receiver in a group that also includes two rookies in Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton, and two veterans in Amari Cooper and Tre Tucker.
If the Jets can pry Meyers away from Las Vegas, he would be just what the doctor ordered. Meyers has tallied 800 yards or more in each of the past four seasons, including a career-high 1,027 yards in 2024.
Making Meyers' production more impressive is the fact that he's had some bad quarterback situations in that span.
Including a cornerback in a package for Meyers makes sense, as the Raiders have a serious concern at the position heading into Week 1. That said, it's probably going to take more for the Raiders to even consider trading the veteran wideout.
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