Demands Grow Loud for Jets to Cut WR After Bad Packers Game
The New York Jets were recently pushed to cut a WR after a poor showing versus the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. The post Demands Grow Loud for Jets to Cut WR After Bad Packers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
New York Jets fans and analysts are calling for the immediate removal of wide receiver Arian Smith following their Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The primary issue cited is Smith's poor performance on special teams, specifically his inability to make a tackle on a punt return in the fourth quarter. This failure set up a Packers drive that resulted in a game-tying field goal, ultimately costing the Jets the game 17-14.
Arian Smith is a high pick, taken in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Teams typically hesitate to cut their own picks, especially after such significant selections. Additionally, the Jets currently face a shortage of wide receivers, having placed two players - Omar Cooper Jr and Tim Patrick - on injured reserve, with Cooper potentially out for an extended period. If the Jets decide to release Smith, they would need to find a replacement from a relatively thin roster.
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