Jets Eye Veteran WRs for Playoff Push

0:00On May 2nd, the New York Jets kicked off the offseason needing wide receiver help, and they grabbed Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr. with the 30th. Overall pick to pair with Gary Wilson. That duo looks promising, but death is still a question mark with young guys like Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, and Aryan Smith needing to step. Up plus some undrafted rookies in the mix. Earlier this week, talk heated up about adding a veteran free agent before training camp ramps up. This up name is Deandre Hopkins, the 33-year-old five-time pro-boulder who just wrapped with the Ravens hauling in 22 catches for, 330 yards and two touchdowns over 17 games. His 15 yards per catch was his third best ever, and he dominated the Jets before with 201 yards and three scores and just two games at MetLife. Meanwhile, Tyler Lockett brings instant chemistry with Jets quarterback Smith from their Seahawks days, where he posted 212 grabs for, 2,577 yards and 16 touchdowns over 50 games.

1:05They even linked up again with the Raiders last year, and Lockett's 22 receptions for 221 yards and 10 games showed he still has that veteran savvy, plus seven playoff outings under his belt. According to insiders, Debo Samuel rounds out the list after his trade to the commanders, where he caught 72 balls for 700. 27 yards and five touchdowns on 16 games. His early season explosions prove he's still a mismatched nightmare, perfect as a WR2 or 3 to ease pressure on the young guns. Signing any of these guys could lock down the Jets receiver room for a real playoff push, keeping defenses honest while the rookies develop. Just what? The gangrenees to elevate this fall.