the New York Jets They are said to be pursuing one of the best free agent wide receivers on the market who also happens to be one of Aaron Rodgers’ teammates.
As an epic trade between aircraft and Green Bay Packers He continues to play, and New York is said to have its sights on reuniting offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett with fifth-year Allen Lazard.
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner, right, tackles Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Maury Gach)
ESPN reported Tuesday that the Jets are actively working on a deal to sign Lazard, although no agreement has been reached.
NFL fans are holding their collective breath as Aaron Rodgers decides
According to the report, there is still one more team in the mix.
An undrafted free agent out of Iowa, Lazard was previously signed Jacksonville Jaguars in 2018. Later that year, he was signed by the Packers from the Jaguars’ practice squad and would appear in just one game with Green Bay.
Hackett, who served as the Jaguars’ offensive coordinator when Lazard was signed, was hired by the Packers in 2019. Under Hackett, Rodgers and Lazard connected with 119 passes for 1,641 yards and 15 touchdowns in the regular season and playoffs.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard, right, is congratulated by quarterback Aaron Rodgers after a 29-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
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Lazard pressure may be another clue in Gates’ pursuit of Rodgers.
Jets owner Woody Johnson, general manager Joe Douglas, coach Robert Saleh and Hackett all flew to California last week to meet Rodgers in person.
According to multiple reports, the meeting went well with one report at the end of the week indicating that the deal between the two sides was “basically done.”
Aaron Rodgers, #12 of the Green Bay Packers, looks to throw a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter of a game at Lambeau Field on November 17, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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As fans continue to hold their breath, Rodgers said ex NFL star Brandon Marshallthe co-host of the “I Am Athlete” podcast, revealed this week that his decision will be made soon and “stay tuned.”
Fox News’ Ryan Gaidos contributed to this report.
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