Who Should I Start? Allen Lazard or John Franklin

Thursday, March 14, 6:17 PM

The New York Jets have made wide receiver Allen Lazard available in trade talks this offseason, according to league sources. Lazard is due a $10 million salary this season, so he's not likely to generate a ton of interest from other clubs after catching 23 of his 49 targets for 311 yards and one touchdown in 14 games (12 starts) for the Jets in 2023. The 28-year-old former Green Bay Packer came over before last season as a favorite of quarterback Aaron Rodgers from their time together in Green Bay, but Lazard didn't have much of a chance to excel once Rodgers tore his Achilles in Week 1. Perhaps Lazard could rebound with Rodgers returning this year if he sticks around, but it sounds like the Jets would rather just move on. If there are no takers for Lazard, the Jets could end up cutting him after June 1.

Sunday, December 24, 12:01 PM

New York Jets defensive end John-Franklin-Myers (hip) is active for the upcoming Week 16 matchup the Washington Commanders. Franklin-Myers was unable to practice all week due to a lingering hip issues. Despite that, the 27-year-old will suit up for this game and is expected to play his normal role. He has three sacks and two tackles for loss in 14 games this season. His presence will be a slight upgrade to this Jets defense.