{
  "id": 9095219,
  "title": "Demands Grow Loud for Jets to Cut WR After Bad Packers Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/demands-grow-loud-for-jets-to-cut-wr-after-bad-packers-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:36:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/demands-grow-loud-jets-cut-053646867.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nArian 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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}