Jets trade WR Denzel Mims to Lions after failing to find suitable trade partner

Mims requested a trade last summer due to reduced role with Jets but the team couldn't find a partner.
Mims was a 2020 second-round pick but struggled to gain coaches' trust, making just 42 catches in 3 seasons.
Jets informed Mims he'd be released if they couldn't trade him before waived wire deadline.
Lions acquire Mims and 2025 7th-rounder from Jets in exchange for 2025 conditional 6th-round pick.
Mims will join Lions' thin WR corps including Amon-Ra St. Brown and provide fresh start after disappointing Jets tenure.