After their pursuit of Odell Beckham Jr. earlier this, there was thought that the Jets can be desirous about free-agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
However, if coach Robert Saleh’s feedback on Wednesday are any indication, it doesn’t seem Gang Green is within the 30-year-old receiver.
“We love our current group,” Saleh stated. “I know it was some stuff with Odell, but we love our group.”
Last week, the Cardinals launched Hopkins after three seasons with the staff. Now the veteran is free to signal with any staff.
Several groups will possible think about signing Hopkins, however based on Sports Illustrated, solely the Bills and Chiefs engaged in “substantive talks” with the Cardinals. Teams have been hesitant to commerce for Hopkins, however he was desirous about restructuring his contract — which had a cap hit of $30.75 million.
The Jets have been entrance runners to signal Beckham at first of free company. However, Beckham signed a one-year, $15 million assured contract with the Ravens, reportedly decrease than the Jets provided him.
Despite not signing Beckham, the Jets receiver corps has improved this offseason. The staff signed Allen Lazard to a four-year, $44 million deal. They additionally signed Mecole Hardman Jr. and Randall Cobb to go alongside Garrett Wilson, who received the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year final yr after recording 83 receptions for 1,103 yards and 4 touchdowns.
The Jets are hoping that with additions to the receiving corps and buying and selling for Aaron Rodgers, their offense will enhance from twenty fifth in yards and factors scored a season in the past.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com