Jets Sought to Acquire Wide Receivers Davante Adams, Mike Evans Before NFL Trade Deadline, No Deal Reached

Jets General Manager Joe Douglas attempts to bolster offensive line and receive squad post Corey Davis' retirement and Mecole Hardman's trade, yet fails to strike deals amid trade deadline; whilst adding Rodger Saffold to the practice squad.

• Despite showing interest in wide receivers Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders and Mike Evans from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New York Jets were unable to secure a deal before the NFL trade deadline.
• The Jets' General Manager Joe Douglas also explored options for strengthening the offensive line but was unsuccessful in finalizing any deals.
• Following the retirement of Corey Davis and the trade of Mecole Hardman, the Jets' receiver position appears thin.
• In an attempt to improve the offensive line, the Jets have added veteran Rodger Saffold to the practice squad with the plan of moving him to the active roster eventually.
• Surprisingly, running back Dalvin Cook and defensive end Carl Lawson, who had both expressed desires for expanded roles, remained undealt at the trade deadline.

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