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Panthers QB Bryce Young is asked which WR he wants team to add

Panthers QB Bryce Young wasn’t going to fall into Kay Adams’ trap.

Even when he’s not on the field, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young remains poised in the face of pressure.

Young, who has been making the rounds at Super Bowl LIX’s “Radio Row,” joined Thursday’s episode of Up & Adams. And with quite a few big-name wide receivers possibly on the move this offseason, host Kay Adams asked the soon-to-be third-year passer who he’d like to recruit to the Panthers.

But Young, as he always has in his chats with the media, avoided the trap.

“It’s not my call,” he replied with a smile. “I trust Dan [Morgan] and I trust the front office to make those calls. There’s a lot of people, for sure, that I have a lot of respect for . . . and I’ll talk to probably more privately.

“I trust in Dan, though. He’s gonna get it right one way or another.”

One specific name that has popped up for Carolina is Garrett Wilson, who could be at a crossroads with the New York Jets. The wheels started to turn on a potential union when Wilson endorsed Young in a tweet last month.

That, however, is all speculation.

So, like Young said—we may just have to trust in Dan, and not the rumor and innuendo, on this one.

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NFL expert proposes massive trade involving Panthers, Jets WR Garrett Wilson

Would you trade this year’s eighth overall pick for Jets WR Garrett Wilson? This NFL expert thinks the Panthers should:

Perhaps it’s time the Carolina Panthers make a big-time move to get “Big Boy Bryce” some big-league help.

Underdog Network’s Josh Norris and Hayden Winks recently came up with eight trades they want to see happen during the 2025 season. And Norris, who is certainly no stranger to the black and process blue, proposed the following deal involving the Panthers and New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson . . .

The 24-year-old Wilson is set to enter the fourth season of his rookie contract. The Jets, in fact, will have to decide if they want to add another—as the deadline for clubs to exercise the fifth-year options on their 2022 first-round picks falls on May 1. (They will.)

But if the new New York Jets—under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn—value having the seventh and eighth overall picks over Wilson at this point, should the Panthers come calling?

Well, they still need a certified No. 1 receiver for quarterback Bryce Young, and that first-round pick won’t guarantee them one. But Wilson, who has hit the 1,000-yard receiving mark in each of his three NFL campaigns, would.

Plus, general manager Dan Morgan expressed his desire to land playmakers on both sides of the ball this offseason. Sounds like Wilson to us.

So, yeah, maybe that one little tweet wasn’t so innocuous after all . . .

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Could Garrett Wilson end up in Washington in 2025?

The Washington Commanders need to add depth to their skill positions and one report suggests they trade for Garrett Wilson.

The Washington Commanders had an excellent 2024 season, but there is still work to do. Some player contracts will expire, some players will retire, some will be drafted and others will be traded, but movement will happen as every NFL team looks for the pieces it needs to be a better team going forward.

One of the focuses for the Commanders is ensuring that quarterback Jayden Daniels has weapons to get the ball to. Terry McLaurin was fantastic in 2024, as were others, but they could use some additional talent to support them. To that end, Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report suggests that the Commanders trade their 2025 first-round draft pick and their 2026 sixth-round to the New York Jets for wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

The article says, in part:

Trading Wilson would be a tough pill to swallow. But as good as he is, the Jets need a quarterback. Combining Washington’s No. 29 overall pick with their No. 7 overall pick would give Gang Green a better chance at moving up if they’re enamored with one of the top rookies.

An extension for Wilson would undoubtedly be part of the equation here, but the Commanders have more cap space than any team in the NFC ($86.7 million). Washington just fell one game shy of the Super Bowl and has star quarterback Jayden Daniels on a rookie contract. The time to win is now.

It’d be worth surrendering the 29th overall pick to gain a proven wide receiver who would (along with former college teammate Terry McLaurin) give the Commanders one of the better one-two punches at wideout in the league.

While Wilson and McLaurin didn’t play together at Ohio State, they only missed each other by a year. Adding Wilson to the Commanders’ roster would be a huge benefit to Daniels and certainly give him another weapon to utilize down the field. The less Daniels has to take off with the ball, the more longevity he will have as a player. Wilson would be a solid addition, but that’s only if Dan Quinn and Adam Peters are willing to get rid of their only first-round pick in 2025.

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Steelers should trade George Pickens for Jets star Garrett Wilson

If the Jets decide to move on from Garrett Wilson, the Steelers should trade George Pickens for him while they still have leverage.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are no strangers to trade rumors and disappointment—thanks to the speculation surrounding Brandon Aiyuk, Davante Adams, Cooper Kupp, D.K. Metcalf, and just about any big-name receiver during the 2024 season. However, GM Omar Khan has a real shot at landing New York Jets superstar WR Garrett Wilson—and he should give them an offer they can’t refuse.

Wilson has been involved in trade rumors galore as of late, and if the Jets do decide to part ways with their best receiver in hopes of rebuilding their roster, the Steelers should send George Pickens and potentially a Day 3 draft selection as compensation.

Contrary to what many Pickens supporters may argue, Wilson is a better receiver—and carries far less baggage. Getting the Jets to agree to a trade may be more difficult than talking Pickens into an extension, but the Steelers need to trade him before he hurts his value any further.

Pickens’ 2024 season showed the Pittsburgh Steelers all they needed to see, and the team would be wise to utilize his trade value to strike while the iron is hot regarding Wilson.

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Should the Broncos trade for Jets WR Garrett Wilson in 2025?

Should the Broncos trade for Jets WR Garrett Wilson in 2025?

The Aaron Rodgers saga with the New York Jets helped turn the Jets from a laughing stock to an even greater embarrassment. In turn, it may have spoiled the relationship between Rodgers and rising star wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

Wilson’s relationship with Rodgers being in limbo may also raise cause for concern with Wilson’s future. With that said, could the Denver Broncos make a play for Wilson in 2025 via trade? If he declines his eligible contract extension, the Broncos shouldn’t be afraid to pick up the phone.

Wilson commented not too long ago after a loss against the Los Angeles Rams that raised eyebrows about his future. 

Wilson’s recent comments suggested that he is disgruntled. 

“I’d like to be involved, love to make an impact on the game, but people see it differently,” Wilson said in December, via NFL.com. “That’s out of my control.”

Surrounding Bo Nix — who has already overachieved and has the Broncos in the NFL playoffs — with Wilson, who has accumulated 268 catches, 3,132 yards and 13 TDs in his career, would only make Nix better. It would also give head coach and offensive designer Sean Payton more options to choose from when designing the offense for 2025 and beyond.

Wilson will be a name worth monitoring this offseason.

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Garrett Wilson’s endorsement of Bryce Young sends Panthers fans into online frenzy

Jets WR Garrett Wilson seems to admire Bryce Young’s game. Hmmm . . .

The lovefest for Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young continues.

Young, since his dazzling five-touchdown performance in Sunday’s 44-38 win over the Atlanta Falcons, has been getting props from a who’s who of the sports and entertainment industries. He’s been praised by head coach Dave Canales, team owner David Tepper, franchise great Cam Newton, Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry and even trap-soul artist Rod Wave.

His latest admirer? New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who posted the following reply to Twitter/X on Tuesday . . .

Oh, and this isn’t the first time that Wilson has openly endorsed Young . . .

With Wilson’s future in New York in question, and with Carolina still in the market for a No. 1 wideout, that response threw Panthers fans into an absolute frenzy. Here are just some of their best reactions:

Welcome to the offseason!

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Causes for concern as the Bills take on the Jets in Week 17

Causes for concern as the Bills take on the Jets in Week 17

The Buffalo Bills will host the New York Jets in Week 17 at Highmark Stadium.

The Bills (12-3) and Jets (4-11) have trended in different directions this season. The Bills have won nine of their last 10 games while the Jets have lost five of their last six.

Even though Buffalo is favored to win the game, there are always a few things that make winning difficult each week. The Bills will need to be wary of them.

Here are three causes for concern for the Bills against the Jets in Week 17:

Jets skill players

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The Jets have one of the better wide-receiver duos in the NF:L. Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson are troubling to keep track of, even with high-level corners like Christian Benford, Rasul Douglas, and Taron Johnson.

Parlay that with running back Breece Hall, who can do a little bit of everything out of the backfield, and you have players all over the field that you need to pay close attention to. This offense has a high ceiling, even if it hasn’t played up to it for much of the season.

Rodgers can still beat you

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Aaron Rodgers has picked up his game over recent weeks. He has reached 250 passing yards in each of the last three games. Meanwhile, the Bills defense has allowed 250-plus passing yards in each of the last three contests.

Sean McDermott, Bobby Babich, and the Bills defense need to right the ship as they head towards postseason play. Facing an Aaron Rodgers-led offense is a good test.

Divisional game

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It’s a dangerous game when you have your eyes set on the playoffs and there are hungry divisional opponents still on your regular season schedule. The Bills need a win to clinch the two-seed in the AFC. And, they have now been humbled a bit by last week’s close win over the Patriots (24-21).

It was a close game in Week 6 when the Bills visited the Jets. The Bills squeaked by with a 23-20 win. Divisional games always present unique challenges. The coaching staff will have to adjust on the fly without going too deep into the playbook on Sunday.

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3 keys to a Bills victory vs. the Jets in Week 17

3 keys to a Bills victory vs. the Jets in Week 17

The Buffalo Bills will play the New York Jets at home at Highmark Stadium in Week 17.

With a win, the Bills (12-3) would post a perfect record in Orchard Park this season. They have won nine of their last 10 in total. The Jets (4-11) have lost five of six.

The Bills are favored by 9.5 points. In the first matchup best these two AFC East foes in Week 6, the Bills skated by with a 23-20 victory.

Even though the Jets have four wins this year, nothing is guaranteed in the NFL. Buffalo will need to execute its game plan to pick up its 13th win of the year.

With that, here are three keys to a Bills win in Week 17:

Get it going on the ground

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Bills running back James Cook had an efficient day on the ground against the New England Patriots in Week 16. He carried it 11 times and recorded 100 rushing yards (9.1 avg), including a 46-yard run for a touchdown.

In Week 17, Buffalo faces a Jets team that ranks 23rd in the NFL in defense rushing DVOA. Last week in a loss to the LA Rams, the Jets allowed running back Kyren Williams to rush for 122 yards and a touchdown at 5.3 yards per carry.

Opportunities should arise for the Bills’ runners on Sunday if they remain dedicated to the run game.

More production from pass catchers

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No player on the Bills roster had more than 26 receiving yards in last week’s win over the Patriots. Cook led the team, Mack Hollins had 25 yards, and Dawson Knox and Khalil Shakir each had 22 yards.

Having production from the pass catchers will make life easier for Josh Allen and the Bills against the Jets. If they are going to be vanilla with their play calling over the last few weeks, receivers are going to need to win one-on-one matchups.

An impact from the defensive line

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The Jets, even at 4-11, are still a capable offense when they get into a rhythm. Led by Aaron Rodgers under center, they have playmakers who can rip you apart like Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson, and Breece Hall.

If Rodgers has the time to sit back and go through progressions, life will be difficult for the Bills on Sunday, especially given their injuries on the back end. Three safeties are questionable: Damar Hamlin; Taylor Rapp; Cam Lewis. An impact from the defensive line, both against the run and the pass, would go a long way toward a Bills victory.

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Chris Olave’s star college teammate may become available this offseason

Garrett Wilson could become open for trade this offseason. Reuniting New Orleans Saints wideout Chris Olave with his Ohio State running mate would be dynamic:

The New Orleans Saints are stuck with Derek Carr’s contract for at least another season, so the team could try and get the most out of him as possible before blowing the roster up.

Could they try to add more weapons this offseason to open up the offense even more? One surprising move could be available to them: pairing star wideout Chris Olave with his elite running mate from college for a young duo out wide.

Per ESPN’s Rich Cimini, people close to New York Jets star receiver Garrett Wilson believe that he could request a trade this offseason.

“They think that he will ask for a trade after the season,” Cimini said on the Flight Deck podcast. He admitted that it was speculation, but it does make sense.

The Jets are just 4-10 this season and are going through a lot of internal issues right now. New York took Wilson’s star status away after trading for Davante Adams to appease Aaron Rodgers. It doesn’t take a lot to wonder why the receiver might be unhappy.

Adding him to the Saints offense, to be back with his friend Olave, would certainly open up Carr’s options in the passing game. Wilson has 262 catches over his first three seasons with 933 yards with six touchdowns this year alone.

Having him work the route tree while Olave stretched the field worked well in college, so New Orleans should at least think about pairing them together once again.

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Could the Rams make a move for Garrett Wilson in the offseason?

The Rams will take on Garrett Wilson this weekend, but what if he’s catching passes from Matthew Stafford in 2025?

When the Rams travel to New Jersey, they will get a front-row seat to Garrett Wilson, one of the premier pass catchers in the NFL. The New York Jet has been one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL since being drafted in 2022.

In Year 3 of his rookie deal, Wilson is 67 yards away from a third straight 1,000-yard season, dominating despite poor and inconsistent quarterback play. However, Wilson looks to be tired of New York after a long period of team failure, combined with the acquisition of Davante Adams – a move that has lowered Wilson’s importance in the offense.

Wilson has yet to commit to a long-term future with the Jets and has been spotted vocally expressing displeasure about the team’s performance from the sidelines.

The Rams are in a prime spot to acquire Wilson if they desire. The price will be steep, including at least two first-round picks, but considering where the Rams are likely to be drafting, there are no players good enough that could replace the production Wilson would immediately provide.

The Rams will have a reported $56.7 million in cap space in 2025. Wilson’s cap hit is only $6.5 million. Any extension given to Wilson would count towards the 2027 cap as the Rams would exercise their fifth-year option on Wilson for 2026. Also, 2026 marks the last year of Cooper Kupp’s deal, so there would be enough money for Puka Nacua and Wilson.

Matthew Stafford has shown time and time again that he has two reads, and those are his top two wide receivers. He likes what he likes, and that won Los Angeles a Super Bowl. While the price may be expensive, why not give a veteran QB two of the best wide receivers in the NFL while in their prime? Acquire Wilson and Rams might be on the verge of yet another top-ranked offense.