Garrett Wilson’s future in New York a key question for Jets’ 2025 offseason

Privately, there have been questions regarding whether Rodgers and Wilson can find common ground since they had a blowup during training camp.

While Wilson will not publicly say it, those who know him well believe he’s been frustrated at the lack of looks from Rodgers while wondering what else he can do to fix the relationship.

Is getting open not enough? Those who study the film will notice him being open while the ball goes elsewhere.

Meanwhile, Wilson will be eligible for a contract extension after he finishes this season, his third campaign since he was drafted in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. That is a time when organizations make long-term decisions on their young stars. The goal is always to lock up homegrown players, and in most situations, that would be obvious here. Wilson is among the most productive young receivers the organization has had with 268 yards, 3,132 catches and 13 TDs in his career.

But New York also received calls from teams interested in trading for Wilson after they acquired Davante Adams in October, and while they had no interest back then, a new GM might see him as trade piece to help them acquire a new QB in the draft.

Wilson has not requested a trade, but if Rodgers is back, that is one of the options for how to proceed.

NFL.com reported earlier this month that Rodgers was considered a “long shot” to return to New York next season, but Rodgers’ play has improved down the stretch, potentially complicating plans. The veteran quarterback, who has remained vague about his future, recently told reporters that he intends to spend time after the season ends to decide if he wants to continue playing.

Jets owner Woody Johnson is said to be a huge fan of Wilson, and it’s hard to fathom a trade would happen. But at the right price, in this league, anyone can be available.