New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has entered the NFL's concussion protocol, head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed on Wednesday. The news comes a week before the league's November 10 trade deadline, adding uncertainty to the status of one of the team's primary offensive weapons.
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 takes effect next season.
The 26-year-old's availability is now in question as the Jets sit at 2-6. Wilson visibly expressed frustration during the team's Week 7 loss to the previously winless Miami Dolphins, with television cameras capturing an animated exchange involving quarterback Geno Smith and passing game coordinator Seth Ryan. Wilson later described the interaction as a constructive conversation about being more aggressive.
"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 approaching, speculation continues about whether the rebuilding Jets would consider moving a player who has been one of the faces of the franchise. Wilson has stated he wants to "make an impact" and help the team win games.
