Jets Reportedly Considering Trading Star WR Garrett Wilson

NFL Insider says Wilson could be an 'under-the-radar' trade target for other teams on draft night

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:37am

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The New York Jets have a wealth of draft capital in the 2026 and 2027 NFL Drafts, leading to speculation they could look to trade star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who they signed to a lucrative extension last year. While the Jets are not currently interested in moving Wilson, NFL insider Charles Robinson says a trade is not impossible if the draft doesn't break the right way for other teams in need of a top wideout.

Why it matters

The Jets are in a rebuilding phase and have the draft capital to potentially retool their roster. Trading away a star player like Wilson could net them additional high draft picks to further accelerate their rebuild, though it would be a risky move given Wilson's talent and the team's investment in him.

The details

The Jets have nine total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including two first-rounders and two second-rounders. They also have three first-round picks in the 2027 draft. This draft capital gives the Jets flexibility to potentially trade away established players like Wilson in exchange for even more picks to build for the future. While the Jets are not currently looking to move Wilson, NFL insider Charles Robinson says a trade is not impossible if the draft doesn't break the right way for teams in need of a top wide receiver.

  • The Jets signed Garrett Wilson to a 4-year, $130 million extension in July 2025.

The players

Garrett Wilson

The Jets' star wide receiver who they signed to a lucrative extension last offseason.

Geno Smith

The Jets' current starting quarterback, who the team may look to replace in the 2027 draft.

Ty Simpson

The Alabama quarterback who the Jets could potentially target in the 2027 draft as their future franchise QB.

Quinnen Williams

The Jets defensive tackle who was traded to the Dallas Cowboys last offseason in exchange for a first-round pick.

Sauce Gardner

The Jets' star cornerback who was traded to the Indianapolis Colts last offseason in exchange for a first-round pick.

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What they’re saying

“This one is flying a little under the radar given that the Jets do not appear to have interest in moving off Wilson right now. But there are a few teams that view Wilson among potential trade inquiries if the draft doesn't break their way at wideout. And while it seems unlikely the new Jets regime would trade both Sauce Gardner and Wilson after signing them to extensions last offseason, I'd never say it's impossible”

— Charles Robinson, NFL Insider

What’s next

The Jets will have a chance to address their quarterback situation in the 2027 NFL Draft, where they are projected to have multiple first-round picks. They could target a top QB prospect like Ty Simpson from Alabama or wait for a more highly-touted QB class.

The takeaway

The Jets' wealth of draft capital gives them flexibility to potentially trade away established stars like Garrett Wilson, but doing so would be a risky move that could backfire if they are unable to properly rebuild the roster around their next franchise quarterback.