Jets May Steal Free Agent Goal From Aaron Rodgers, Steelers

The New York Jets have the chance to make Aaron Rodgers’ job much less thrilling.

Rodgers, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, would love one other Professional Bowl extensive receiver at his disposal. That is why it is simple to get behind a latest prediction from Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton that the Steelers will signal six-time Professional Bowl WR Keenan Allen, who performed for the Chicago Bears in 2024 however is at present a free agent.

“The Pittsburgh Steelers are making win-now strikes,” Moton wrote. “This offseason, they’ve added a number of veterans with adorned resumes, signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers and cornerback Darius Slay, and buying wideout DK Metcalf, cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight finish Jonnu Smith through trades. The Steelers ought to make one other transfer for a large receiver to assist Rodgers. Keenan Allen may match inside their receiver rotation.”

“In 2024, Allen completed second on the Chicago Bears in catches (70) and receiving yards (744) and led the group in landing receptions (seven), exhibiting he can nonetheless play at a excessive stage,” Moton added.

Allen’s match on the Steelers is smart, however Pittsburgh is not the one group in want of wideout depth. The Jets would additionally significantly profit from including Allen.

What if New York swooped in for a strategic coup and snagged Allen earlier than different groups — the Steelers included — had the possibility to finalize a deal?

Doing so would absolutely add spice to what’s already promising to be an epic Week 1 duel between Rodgers and his former squad.

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