REPORT: New York Jets Looking To Trade Standout Wide Receiver

REPORT: New York Jets Looking To Trade Playmaking Wide Receiver

Robert Saleh on sidelines — DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 08: Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets looks on in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on October 08, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The New York Jets are looking to make a major move.

Through five games, Jets wide receiver Mecole Hardman has caught every pass thrown his way this season, which is only one so far. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Jets are looking at potential trade options for the standout WR.

#Jets are shopping WR Mecole Hardman (ESPN).

The WR was inactive Sunday and has just 1 reception all season. He signed a 1-year, $4M deal this offseason and hasn’t been involved at all. pic.twitter.com/jwqOANmMMV
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The Jets signed Mecole Hardman a week into 2023 free agency, which suggested a sizable role for the former Chiefs wide receiver but it has not panned out that way.

Since quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ Week 1 Achilles injury, only two Jets receivers have garnered at least 10 pass targets from replacement Zach Wilson and that would be wideout Garrett Wilson and ex-Packers starter Allen Lazard.

Hardman signed a one-year deal worth $4 million as a free agent but it has incentives that Hardman would seem to have little chance of reaching if he stays put.