Jets Make Decision on DJ Reed Trade Ahead of NFL Deadline
Despite plenty of interest, the New York Jets will not be dealing away veteran cornerback D.J. Reed ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, November 5.
NFL Insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic revealed that Gang Green had unsurprisingly “received calls about the availability of wideout Garrett Wilson and corner D.J. Reed.” However, after beating the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football in Week 9 to improve to 3-6 on the season, she doesn’t expect the Jets to move them.
Reed Is the Jets Most Valuable Asset Ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline
After winning in Week 9, the Jets’ path forward has seemingly been determined. While 3-6 isn’t great, the latest win has inspired hope that the team can go on an improbable run.
Due to that possibility, the Jets are unlikely to sell ahead of the NFL trade deadline. If they had decided to offload some players, Reed would have been the most attractive of the group.
Reed, 27, is scheduled to be a free agent in 2025. He is in the midst of a career year. The former Kansas State product has an 81.6 coverage grade, No. 6 best in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus. Reed has been one of the Jets best free-agent acquisitions in franchise history.
You normally want to keep that type of player, but the Jets might have trouble keeping him in the green and white.
