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Reportedly Pursuing Receiver Allen Lazard, Jets Could Be Hinting at Resolution in Their Quarterback Quest

Is Gang Green attempting to entice a commitment from Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers?

Ralph Ventre

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The New York Jets need a reliable second wide receiver and their reported pursuit of free agent Allen Lazard could be telling.

Lazard has appeared in 57 NFL regular season games, all coming as a member of the Green Bay Packers.

The sixth-year professional set career highs in receptions (60) and receiving yards (788) in 2022 with Aaron Rodgers as his starting quarterback.

According to a tweet from ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday morning, the Jets “are actively working to reach an agreement” with Lazard as the Rodgers Watch crawls along.

Securing a receiver who has worked well with Rodgers could help convince Green Bay’s 39-year old quarterback to join the Jets.

Rodgers recently spoke on record while attending a charity flag football event in Southern California this past Saturday.

Speaking to former Jets receiver Brandon Marshall, the four-time NFL MVP quarterback suggested a decision on his playing future is coming soon.

In a video clip posted by I AM ATHLETE pod, Rodgers said, “Stay tuned. It won’t be long. There’s a time limit to all this.”

The “time limit” is likely shrinking as the official NFL free agent signing period kicks off on Wednesday, March 15 at 4:00 pm ET. Realistically, the Jets need to know what is happening with Rodgers before they can embark on the rest of their offseason plan.

SI’s Albert Breer reported that Rodgers, who is guaranteed $59.465 million in cash if he plays in 2023, would count $15.74 million against his team’s salary cap. 

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Ralph Ventre
RALPH VENTRE

Ralph, a former college football conference administrator, brings 20 years of media experience to the New York Jets beat. Prior to concentrating on Gang Green, he covered the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for NFL Draft Bible on FanNation. Ventre remains as an official voter for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the annual legacy awards. The Fordham University graduate is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. The veteran sports media professional resides in his native state of New Jersey.

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