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The New York Jets have agreed to phrases with former Packers receiver Allen Lazard on a four-year, $44 million deal, in line with NFL Media. The Jets even have Packers wideout Randall Cobb on their radar, in addition to Packers tight finish Marcedes Lewis, per ESPN.
The unavoidable connection individuals will make, in fact, is New York’s continued recruitment of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Especially in terms of Cobb, who’s a detailed good friend of Rodgers. It seems the four-time NFL MVP has narrowed his choices to 3 prospects: returning to the Packers, ordering a commerce to the Jets or hanging up the cleats for good. As ESPN factors out, throughout their 5 seasons along with the Packers, Lazard caught 168 passes for two,216 yards and 19 touchdowns from Rodgers.
On Monday, Trey Wingo reported that Rodgers to the Jets was finished. However, a number of studies refuted this. The Jets stay cautiously optimistic as they await phrase on Rodgers’ choice, per Schefter.
Lazard initially joined the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa State in 2018. However, he didn’t make the ultimate roster, and signed with the Packers observe squad. Lazard performed in all 16 video games in his second NFL season, and caught 35 passes for 477 yards and three touchdowns. From there, his position within the offense continued to develop. In 2022, Lazard caught a career-high 60 passes for 788 yards and 6 touchdowns.
At large receiver, the Jets presently have reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson, Malik Taylor, Elijah Moore, Denzel Mims, Corey Davis and Irvin Charles on roster.
