Jets Bench Allen Lazard Amid Struggling Season

The move comes as the team grapples with disappointing offseason decisions and a lackluster offensive performance.

Allen Lazard, who signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Jets in the offseason, has been made inactive for the team's game against the Dolphins.
Lazard has struggled this season, with only 20 catches on 41 targets for 290 yards and a touchdown in 10 games.
Lazard's poor performance has allowed defenses to focus on second-year star receiver Garrett Wilson, as they have little fear of being burned by other options.
The Jets' decision to bench Lazard is seen as an admission that their offseason moves at the wide receiver position have not worked out.
With Lazard out, the Jets are expected to give more touches to rookie Xavier Gipson and potentially deploy more two-TE and two-RB looks against the Dolphins.