Jets Seek WR2 After Reynolds Emerges As Favorite

The New York Jets are navigating a competitive wide receiver depth chart for the 2025 NFL season, with Garrett Wilson firmly established as the WR1. Josh Reynolds has emerged as the clear favorite for the WR2 role, impressing during offseason activities and benefiting from his familiarity with the Jets' offensive system. Meanwhile, Allen Lazard, once expected to rekindle his success with Aaron Rodgers, has struggled to make an impact and is now considered a potential trade candidate, especially with Rodgers now on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tyler Johnson is a sleeper candidate for WR2 duties due to his strong contested-catch reliability, an area where the Jets struggled last season. The Jets are building their offense around new quarterback Justin Fields, making the development of chemistry with receivers like Reynolds and potentially Johnson critical. If Lazard is traded, it will likely happen late in the preseason when the Jets feel confident in their receiver depth.