The Jets may be headed for another ugly season, and the fallout could go beyond the standings. According to Bleacher Report writer Gary Davenport, Garrett Wilson is the kind of player who could eventually decide he has had enough.
Davenport pointed to New York’s shaky outlook and the uncertainty at quarterback as the sort of situation that can push a star toward the exit. He said, "The Jets are likely to struggle again this year, and it would not be a huge surprise if Wilson decides he is not interested in waiting to see whether they can finally identify a long-term answer at quarterback in 2027, given the franchise's uneven history at the position."
That would be a headache for the Jets, but a welcome development for the Bills, who have watched their AFC East rival stumble for years. New York’s roster has already been stripped down in recent seasons, with many of the players it drafted and developed no longer around. Wilson may be the lone true star left, depending on how someone views Breece Hall.
Even in a messy offensive environment, Wilson has kept producing. He put together three straight 1,000-yard seasons before missing significant time with an injury in 2025, and he did it while working with a revolving door of underwhelming quarterbacks.
The Jets signed Wilson to a four-year extension last offseason and seem intent on making him part of their future. But if the losses keep piling up, that future could start to feel a lot less secure.
Trade requests from frustrated stars are nothing new in the NFL. Davante Adams and Myles Garrett have both recently tried to find their way out of bad situations, and Wilson could one day fit that same mold if New York keeps spinning its wheels.
For Buffalo, the appeal is obvious. Wilson has been a problem for the Bills’ secondary, averaging around 70 receiving yards per game against them. If he were to leave, the Bills would not have to deal with him twice a year, and the Jets would look even further from threatening for the AFC East crown.
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