4 remaining free agent wide receivers the Jets can bring in to address lack of depth

Jets Wire takes a look at four wide receivers the Jets can add to address their lack of depth at the position.

To say the Jets are thin at wide receiver would be an understatement.

Entering this week, New York’s depth at the position comprised of Vyncint Smith, Braxton Berrios, Josh Doctson and a handful of undrafted free agents — a relatively underwhelming group, to say the least. On Thursday, Doctson opted out of the 2020 season, compounding the issue further.

Fortunately for the Jets, there are still some decent free agent wide receivers available for the taking. There is not any star power left on the market, but a few wideouts who offer value. Unless general manager Joe Douglas wants to roll the dice on unproven players, that should be enough for him to strongly consider making a move.

If Douglas opts to add another wide receiver before Week 1, here are four potential targets that could address New York’s lack of depth.

Demaryius Thomas

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Bringing back Demaryius Thomas might be the Jets’ best option at this point in the offseason.

Thomas knows Adam Gase’s offense like the back of his hand and is familiar with the dynamic of New York’s locker room. Not only is Thomas a big-bodied receiver that has a rapport with Sam Darnold, but he was also a captain at one point last season. That is a testament to what he can bring as a mentor to the younger players in the wide receiver room.

It’s tough to learn an entirely new offense in a month’s time. Thomas would not have to endure the ups and downs that come along with adapting to a new scheme this late in the offseason. Joe Douglas might want to add some fresh blood, but with all things considered, re-signing Thomas would be the logical move.