5 players the NY Jets are unlikely to re-sign this offseason
By Justin Fried
1. Jamison Crowder, WR, NY Jets
Jamison Crowder has served the Jets well over the last three years. One of the few successful Mike Maccagnan free-agent signings, Crowder led the Jets in receiving in both 2019 and 2020 before taking on more of a backseat role in 2021.
He still finished with a respectable 51 catches for 447 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games, but it was clear that Crowder wasn't really in the Jets' long-term plans. In fact, that's been clear since last spring.
The addition of Elijah Moore made Crowder expendable and the Jets essentially forced him to take a pay cut prior to the start of the 2021 season. Now a free agent, it's hard to imagine a return is in the cards.
At 28-years-old, Crowder undoubtedly still has plenty left in the tank. He's a rock-solid slot receiver who can play an important role in a number of offenses around the league.
But the Jets are looking to get younger at the position, and they don't need a veteran like Crowder stealing snaps away from players like Elijah Moore or any receiver they add in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Expect Crowder to have a healthy market this offseason, but don't anticipate the Jets being involved. This partnership has run its course.