Jets WR Denzel Mims Cut Coming; Falcons Trade or Sign?

The Atlanta Falcons could add another veteran receiver in New York Jets wideout Denzel Mims.

Jeremy Brener | Jul 19, 2023

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New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims is entering his fourth NFL season, but he is looking for a new home.

Our colleague Mike Fisher is reporting that the Jets have called the Dallas Cowboys to try and trade him for a conditional seventh-round pick, but if a deal isn't struck, New York will waive the former Baylor Bears wideout.

If he heads to waivers, could the Atlanta Falcons pick him up?

Mims has just 42 receptions for 676 yards in his first three seasons. But perhaps a change of scenery would turn things around for Mims' career, and maybe the Falcons could oblige.

Last season Atlanta had the second-fewest passing yards of any offense in the NFL, only throwing for 2,927 passing yards. However, the team could have a more balanced offense now that second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder is more familiar with the Falcons’ playbook. Of course, passing will be a lot easier if they sign more receiving talent.

The Falcons have Drake London atop the depth chart in a solidified No. 1 role, but there isn't much certainty after that as Mack Hollins and Scotty Miller are projected to be the other two starting receivers.

Mims wouldn't be guaranteed a starting spot, but joining the Falcons would certainly put pressure on the other receivers to perform, ensuring that Atlanta is getting the most it can out of the position.

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Published Jul 19, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.