The New York Jets, who share the Indianapolis Colts' 2-5 record, are among the teams with intriguing veterans they could trade. Among them is star receiver Garrett Wilson, who has long been a bright light on a franchise that owns the longest active playoff drought in professional sports, with 15 seasons without a postseason appearance.
At a media gathering ahead of the Jets' Week 8 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, Wilson was asked about trade rumors involving himself. He made it clear he has no desire to be traded, but expressed frustration with the losing culture that has plagued the team since he was drafted 10th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.
"Yeah, I want to be here, man," Wilson told reporters. "I want to win games and that's the one thing we've been missing on here. I love it here. Do I love it more than I love winning? Nah, to be completely honest, but I'm hopeful." Wilson's comments came after he was noticeably frustrated on the Jets' sideline during their 28-25 loss to the Miami Dolphins, who picked up their first win of the season.
The Jets have proven to be willing to deal first-round talent, having traded defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys and cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts last season. Wilson's price tag for a potential trade would be high, given his four-year, $130 million contract that keeps him locked in with the Jets through 2030. Despite his frustration, Wilson remains committed to the team, saying "I'd be lying if I said it's not" frustrating to see the team lose, but that his main goal is to win.
The Jets have gone 24-51 since Wilson joined the team, with their best single-season record being 7-10. The team's struggles have been a source of frustration for Wilson, who has seen his team lose consistently since his arrival.
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