The New York Jets have been active this offseason with several moves, but general manager Joe Douglas might consider one final bold move: acquiring Brandon Aiyuk to bolster their Super Bowl ambitions.
Marcus Mosher, writing for The 33rd Team, highlighted potential trade destinations for Aiyuk, including the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos, citing widespread interest. Mosher also pointed out the Jets as a possible landing spot, acknowledging financial hurdles that could be overcome through strategic restructuring to accommodate such a move.
Despite ongoing contract negotiations between Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers, there’s been no progress toward a resolution or trade request as training camp approaches. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported on the stalemate, noting that the 49ers may struggle to meet Aiyuk’s salary expectations amidst other financial commitments.
The Jets, already equipped with Garrett Wilson and recent addition Mike Williams, possess depth but could benefit from additional veteran presence at receiver. However, the acquisition of Aiyuk may necessitate careful consideration of resource allocation given their current investments in the 2024 season.