Jets Eye Quentin Johnston Trade

0:00It's April 1st, NFL News Today starts now, AI-powered and game ready. I'm Cory with the story. Jets wide receiver room needs a serious boost heading into 2026, especially after Garrett Wilson led the team in receiving last year but only suited up for seven games. He racked up 395 yards, mostly in his first five outings, before injuries tanked his last two with just 13 yards total. No other pass catcher stepped up, which is wild and can't repeat. Adonai Mitchell flashed some explosion after the Jets grabbed him, but drops held him back, leaving the squad thin on reliable targets. They crave someone who can handle the load if injuries hit again, turning that offense into a real threat. ESPN's Rich Simony is urging Jets fans not to sleep on a trade for a fresh playmaker, spotlighting Los Angeles Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston as a prime target. He says GM Joe Douglas has plans brewing beyond free agency and the draft, where the Jets hold four top 44 picks.

1:01At just 24 years old, Johnston brings two years of team control on a cheat deal, 4.5 million cap hit next season with a 16 million fifth year option. He's a big body deep threat, who exploded for 51 catches, 735 yards, and 8 touchdowns in 2025 plus. 7-11 and another eight scores the year before. Snagging Johnston could lock in that explosive element the Jets desperately need, without breaking the bank, setting up Wilson and the crew for A. Dominic Run if they pull the trigger fast.