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Rich Cimini
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets severed their last tie to the ill-fated Aaron Rodgers era by releasing wide receiver Allen Lazard, a source confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
Lazard, 30, a healthy scratch in four games, had no consistent role on offense and asked to be released with the hope of landing with a contender, a source told ESPN, and the Jets (3-11), committed to evaluating their young receivers, obliged.
He didn’t live up to expectations after signing a four-year, $44 million contract in 2023, one of the moves designed to help lure Rodgers to New York. Lazard and Rodgers developed a connection during their five seasons together with the Green Bay Packers.
Adonai Mitchell, John Metchie III and Isaiah Williams as their primary receivers.
No. 1 receiver Garrett Wilson has missed the past five games with a knee surgery. Coach Aaron Glenn said he «hopes» Wilson will play again this season, but that appears to be unlikely.
Lazard’s release was first reported by Pro Football Talk.
