Jets release wide receiver Davante Adams as new regime continues roster overhaul
Davante Adams’ reunion with Aaron Rodgers lasted just 11 games with the New York Jets15 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALLEN LAZARD
530 YDS •
37 REC •
6 TD
530 YDS
37 REC
6 TD
Jets parting ways with Davante Adams, Allen Lazard proves they wasted 2 years on Aaron Rodgers The New York Jets are cutting their losses from the Aaron Rodgers era, allowing wide receiver Allen Lazard to seek trade partners, according...
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Gets permission to find trade The Jets have given Lazard permission to seek a trade, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The second season of Lazard's four-year, $44 million contract went much better than the first, but it still looks like a huge overpay, and he still hasn't found success with any QB besides Aaron Rodgers (who won't be with the Jets in 2025). A release is more likely than a trade, as Lazard presumably would need to accept a pay cut to generate any interest. He's scheduled for non-guaranteed base salaries of $11 million in both 2025 and 2026.
18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Scores TD in likely Jets finale Lazard caught all three of his targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-20 win over the Dolphins. He finishes the season with 37 catches for 530 yards and six touchdowns...
Impact Lazard caught Aaron Rodgers' 501st regular-season touchdown pass on a 13-yard strike 59 seconds before halftime. The 29-year-old wide receiver scored five times through Week 6, but the Week 18 score was his only touchdown thereafter, as Lazard missed five games due to a chest injury and took a back seat after Davante Adams' arrival. The Jets almost certainly will utilize their out at the halfway point of Lazard's four-year, $44 million contract this offseason, as he hasn't come close to justifying that deal.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Scores TD in likely Jets finale Lazard caught all three of his targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-20 win over the Dolphins. He finishes the season with 37 catches for 530 yards and six touchdowns...
Impact Lazard caught Aaron Rodgers' 501st regular-season touchdown pass on a 13-yard strike 59 seconds before halftime. The 29-year-old wide receiver scored five times through Week 6 but the Week 18 score was his only touchdown thereafter, as Lazard missed five games due to a chest injury and took a back seat after Davante Adams' arrival. The Jets will almost certainly utilize their out at the halfway point of Lazard's four-year, $44 million contract this offseason, as he hasn't come close to justifying that deal.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Allen Lazard: Feels Great to Finish on a High Note Jets receiver speaks with reporters following the 32-20 win over the Dolphins.
JANUARY 6 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Rodgers throws a season-high 4 touchdown passes in possible final game as Jets top Dolphins 32-20
Aaron Rodgers threw a season-high four touchdown passes to reach 503 for his storied career in what could’ve been his final NFL game to lead the New York Jets to a 32-20 victory ov...JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Highlight | Aaron Rodgers to Allen Lazard for a 13-Yard Touchdown Watch the Jets QB find a wide-open Allen Lazard for a score against the Dolphins.
JANUARY 5 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Jets' Aaron Rodgers becomes the NFL's 5th player to throw 500 regular-season TD passes
Aaron Rodgers became the fifth player in NFL history to throw 500 regular-season touchdown passesJANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
One catch in latest loss Lazard caught one of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 40-14 loss to the Bills.
Impact Lazard didn't do a good job of working back to the ball on Aaron Rodgers' second interception, so the two former Packers both shoulder some of the blame for that turnover. The drop-prone wide receiver has caught only 57 of 106 targets in his 25 games with the Jets. Five of his six touchdowns with New York have come this season, but Lazard hasn't scored since Week 6 heading into a Week 18 tilt against the Dolphins that will likely be his last game with the Jets -- there's an out at the halfway point of the four-year, $44 million overpay of a contract he signed prior to the 2023 season.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Rodgers-led Jets unravel in undisciplined and turnover-filled 40-14 loss to the Bills
Aaron Rodgers was looking to make history but not this kind as he and the New York Jets unraveled in a 40-14 loss to the Buffalo BillsDECEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two catches in Week 16 Lazard caught two of five targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Rams.
Impact Lazard's ongoing issues with drops resurfaced in this game, as he added a couple more to his ledger. His unreliable hands coupled with a modest target share as the No. 3 wideout behind Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson limit Lazard's fantasy appeal ahead of a Week 17 trip to Buffalo.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Rodgers' recent resurgence for the Jets is showing he might have plenty left beyond this year
Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock the past few weeks and reignited talk about whether the New York Jets quarterback has another quality season left in himDECEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No catches on four targets Lazard didn't catch any of his four targets in Sunday's 32-25 win over the Jaguars.
Impact Lazard has displayed butter fingers throughout his tenure with the Jets, and he had an especially costly drop Sunday on a dime from Aaron Rodgers that should have been a 30-yard touchdown. Anders Carlson missed a field-goal attempt on the very next play, though Lazard's struggles ultimately didn't prevent the Jets from notching their fourth win of the season. For the second consecutive game since Lazard returned from IR, Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson combined for well over 200 yards (254), leaving limited opportunities for the team's No. 3 wideout.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
One catch in return from IR Lazard (chest) caught his only target for 18 yards in Sunday's 32-26 overtime loss to the Dolphins.
Impact Seeing his first action since Week 7, Lazard played 78 percent of snaps on offense, so his lack of production wasn't due to a lack of playing time. He's a distant third on the Jets' wide receiver depth chart behind Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams, who combined for 223 yards and a touchdown on 21 targets against the Dolphins. Lazard will be a touchdown-dependent Week 15 fantasy option against a Jaguars defense that's giving up 26.5 points per game.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Highlight | Aaron Rodgers to Allen Lazard for 18 Yards Watch the veteran QB and WR pick up a first down on an 18-yard pitch and catch.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Officially available Sunday Lazard (chest) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Lazard is officially cleared to return after missing the past five games due to a chest injury. The 28-year-old might struggle to see opportunities as the No. 3 target behind Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams especially given the Jets' struggles passing the ball in recent weeks.
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
New York Jets Activate Allen Lazard, Wes Schweitzer from Injured Reserve The New York Jets activated wide receiver Allen Lazard and offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer from injured reserve on Saturday.
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • SI.COM
Jets Activate WR Allen Lazard, OL Wes Schweitzer from Injured Reserve Green & White Place LB C.J. Mosley on IR, Release OL Connor McGovern; Elevate CB Kendall Sheffield
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Jets Reveal Insight into Allen Lazard Move Allen Lazard’s return from injured reserve is a welcome sign for the organization.
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jets Reveal Allen Lazard Injury 'Frustration' New York Jets receiver Allen Lazard has been activated off injured reserve, and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich has revealed the frustration...
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jets cornerback Gardner and running back Hall doubtful vs. Dolphins, linebacker Mosley headed to IR
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and running back Breece Hall are doubtful to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday because of injuriesDECEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returning from IR Lazard (chest) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Impact Lazard has been practicing without limitations and is presumably healthy enough to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, though the Jets will still need to perform an official transaction to put him back on the 53-man roster. Prior to getting hurt, Lazard had 412 receiving yards and five touchdowns through seven games. All but one of those games came prior to the Jets trading for Davante Adams, and Lazard likely won't see as many targets while slotting in as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Adams and Garrett Wilson.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Practices fully Wednesday Lazard (chest) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Lazard was officially designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he looks to have a decent shot of suiting up for the Jets' Week 14 date against the Dolphins on Sunday. Xavier Gipson and rookie Malachi Corley have been handling third and fourth receiver duties behind target-commanders Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams. Lazard will be fighting for scraps behind those two once he does return to the field.
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to practice The Jets are in line to open the practice window of Lazard (chest), Eric Allen of the team's official site reports.
Impact The Jets will have 21 days to decide whether to activate Lazard (who has been on IR since Oct. 31) to their 53-man roster. For his part, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich noted Wednesday that he's hopeful the wideout will be ready by the end of the week. If Lazard is available for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, he'd add depth to a WR corps that's led by Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams, a context that could limit the veteran pass-catcher's initial volume in New York's offense.
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
