This offseason, the New York Jets have been spending on their roster to build a far-better team than what they had a year ago in a disastrous season.
While there is a bit more optimism for the 2026 season, there are a few positions and roster moves the Jets need to make. One of those moves is at their number two wide receiver spot. Garrett Wilson needs a better No. 2 than Adonai Mithcell.
And to fill such a need, Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox linked the Jets to a wild move involving George Pickens that would come with a massive risk from the Dallas Cowboys.
Jets linked to wild George Pickens decision
This idea from Knox would have the Jets using the offer sheet on Pickens, offering him a massive contract despite the Cowboys using a non-exclusive tag on the star WR.
Teams can give Pickens an offer sheet that, if the Cowboys do not match, would allow Pickens to head to a new team at the cost of two first-rounders. That's a lot to spend on a wide receiver.
"However, it could be worth considering for teams with a surplus of cap space and a need at receiver, like the New York Jets and the New England Patriots," Knox writes.
In theory, the Jets adding Pickens seems like a great idea. Because it would be. Last year for the Cowboys, Pickens had 1,429 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 93 receptions, earning a second-team All-Pro nod and his first Pro Bowl.
However, there is a major issue with this kind of move for the Jets. They would be spending not just the massive contract that the Cowboys wouldn't match, but they would be losing two first-round picks as well.
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Considering that they've built up a lot of draft capital, in the form of two firsts in 2026 and three in 2027 (including what could be the Cowboys' pick), they have the draft capital and cap space to make such a stunning trade work.
However, the Jets might be better off trying to trade for Pickens instead of trying to get him to sign an offer sheet. And if the trade talks don't work, then they should use one of their first-rounders the next two years on a top WR.
As good as Pickens is, spending what would likely be around $100 million and two first-rounders on a WR on a team without a quarterback doesn't make much sense.
In theory, adding Pickens to the offense would be a fun move. But the ridiculous cost to acquire him in this proposed offer sheet idea from Knox would be far too much to give up. Only Ja'Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson would make such a cost worth it.
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