The New York Jets are exploring outside avenues to improve their thin wide receiver unit.

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Jets are “among several teams monitoring the trade market for potential wide receiver additions.” Russini also mentioned the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings among the teams that are “making calls” regarding the position.

New York’s wide receiver depth chart currently appears as follows:

  • Garrett Wilson
  • Josh Reynolds
  • Allen Lazard
  • Tyler Johnson
  • Arian Smith
  • Jamaal Pritchett
  • Xavier Gipson
  • Brandon Smith
  • Quentin Skinner
  • Malachi Corley
  • Ontaria Wilson
  • Dymere Miller
  • Irvin Charles (PUP)

The Jets’ wide receiver unit has stood out as one of the roster’s most glaring weaknesses throughout the summer. First-year general manager Darren Mougey has yet to make a significant investment in the position.

After parting ways with Davante Adams, the Jets did not replace him with a similarly reliable veteran starter, whether through free agency or the trade market. Their most lucrative addition was Josh Reynolds, who signed a one-year, $2.75 million deal.

In the 2025 NFL draft, New York did not select a wide receiver until the fourth round (Arian Smith).

Throughout training camp and the preseason, New York’s passing offense has struggled behind starting quarterback Justin Fields. While Fields has his own issues to work out, he has not been helped by the lack of consistent threats at wide receiver.

For that reason, it is not surprising to hear that Mougey is exploring outside solutions at the position.

It would be a mild shock if Mougey made a splashy move for a star-level player, considering the Jets have played it safe and quiet with their roster moves this offseason. Perhaps, though, Mougey can raise the unit’s floor by adding a reliable player for a low draft pick.