Myles Garrett trade request has many speculating NY Jets' Garrett Wilson is next

The NY Jets are no strangers to superstar trade requests. Following the news of reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett's trade request on Monday, the Jets are hoping that Garrett Wilson isn't the next star to join him this offseason.

The Jets have been forced to deal with multiple high-profile trade requests in recent years. Just this past season, Haason Reddick asked out before he ever suited up for a game with the team. Reddick wasn't ultimately dealt, but the same can't be said for the team's last homegrown star to request a trade: Jamal Adams.

It's safe to say the Jets hope that Wilson's situation doesn't reach a boiling point like it did with Adams over a half-decade ago now. There is concern, however, that a Wilson trade request is inevitable.

ESPN's Rich Cimini fueled speculation about a Wilson trade when commenting on the Garrett request on Monday. Cimini noted that Garrett was the "first bombshell trade request of the offseason," seemingly hinting that there were more to come.

This prompted many Jets fans to speculate that this was a reference to Wilson and his obvious frustrations.

The NY Jets still fear a Garrett Wilson trade request

Wilson's status will be one of the most important storylines for the Jets this offseason. The former first-round pick has publicly and privately expressed his frustration with the organization's lack of direction and overall incompetence during his time in New York.

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt reported in December that many inside (and outside) the Jets organization wonder "when — not if — Wilson will request a trade." Many seem to believe it's only a matter of time.

There have been rumblings that Wilson was unhappy with his role in the Jets' offense following the Davante Adams trade last season, with some believing that Aaron Rodgers' preference for his ex-Packers teammate rubbed Wilson the wrong way.

Wilson's role notably diminished following the Adams acquisition and he was relegated to the role of WR2 in the Jets' offense. Combine that with a revolving door of head coaches, offensive coordinators, and quarterbacks and it's easy to see why Wilson might want out.

The good news for the Jets is that they won't be forced to honor a Wilson trade request even if it happens. The former Ohio State star is under contract in 2025 and likely will be in 2026 once the Jets exercise his fifth-year option.

The Jets also have the flexibility to place the franchise tag on Wilson in 2027 and even 2028 if it gets to that point. The organization holds all the leverage in this situation — not Wilson.

Still, it's never ideal when a supposed franchise cornerstone and team leader publicly requests a trade. The Cleveland Browns may have no plans to trade Myles Garrett, but that doesn't mean his public request won't serve as an unnecessary distraction.

The Jets want Garrett Wilson to be happy, and there's still a chance that happens in Florham Park. However, as time passes, the growing belief is that it's only a matter of time before he requests a trade. What happens next is anyone's guess.

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