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Jets Make Allen Lazard a Healthy Scratch for Week 1 Opener

Coach Aaron Glenn cited a need to get the veteran up to speed following a training-camp absence.

Overview

  • Lazard was inactive against the Steelers despite not appearing on the Week 1 injury report, confirming a healthy scratch.
  • Glenn told reporters the receiver missed about two weeks in August and the staff opted to hold him out until he is fully up to speed.
  • The 29-year-old did not secure the WR2 role after a quiet summer and a shoulder issue that sidelined him during camp.
  • He reworked his four-year, $44 million contract in April, taking an $8.5 million cut that lowered his 2025 base salary to $2.25 million, per Spotrac.
  • With few established targets behind Garrett Wilson, the decision drew outside speculation about Lazard’s future role or a possible move, and he is slated for free agency next year.