New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol, head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed on Wednesday. The news comes just one week before the league's November 10 trade deadline, adding uncertainty to the status of one of the team's primary offensive playmakers.
Wilson, the 2022 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, leads the Jets this season with 63 targets, 43 receptions, 527 receiving yards, and three touchdown catches. He signed a four-year, $130 million contract extension that is set to begin next season. Despite his production, the Jets enter Week 8 with a 2-6 record, fueling speculation about potential roster moves before the deadline.
Wilson's frustration was visible during the team's Week 7 loss to the previously winless Miami Dolphins. Television cameras captured him in a heated exchange with quarterback Geno Smith and passing game coordinator Seth Ryan. After the game, Wilson described the interaction as a constructive conversation about being more aggressive and getting the ball in his hands to impact the game.
"We were collaborating," Wilson said. "I don't even think I was talking to Geno. I think we were both heated, but not at each other at all. We were just disappointed with how we were playing up to that point and wanted to be a little more aggressive."
With the trade deadline looming, Wilson's health and his desire to "make an impact" will be closely monitored as the Jets navigate a rebuilding season.
