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Garrett Wilson Calls Stephen A. Smith a Sellout Over ESPN Jets Rant

The exchange followed a First Take segment urging Oregon quarterback Dante Moore to avoid New York in the 2026 draft.

Overview

  • Stephen A. Smith said on First Take that he would rather induce food poisoning or return to college than play for the Jets, calling the team "straight garbage."
  • He added that Aaron Glenn should not still be the Jets' head coach during the segment focused on Dante Moore's draft decision.
  • Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson responded on X by calling Smith a "sell out" and a "square," writing that he used to love the show.
  • The conversation is framed by New York's 3-14 season in 2025 and a projected No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • Analysts Todd McShay and Joel Klatt have similarly advised Moore to consider staying at Oregon rather than risk being drafted by the Jets, and fans online backed Wilson's pushback.