Report: Jets “fielded calls” on Wilkerson, but trade unlikely

[gmf1369]

PFT -- Ever since the Jets used their franchise tag on defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson this offseason, there have been musings about the possibility that they would trade him to another team rather than negotiate a long-term contract.

They may not wind up working out a deal that keeps Wilkerson on the team beyond this season, but it doesn’t look like they’ll be trading him away either. General Manager Mike Maccagnan said last week that the Jets are not “actively shopping” Wilkerson and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that teams approaching the Jets about a trade have failed to find any traction.

Per Rapoport, the Jets have “fielded calls” about Wilkerson without generating much action. There’s no word on what teams may be willing to offer or what the Jets are looking for in terms of compensation, but a trade is now “viewed as unlikely.”

Wilkerson, who is recovering from a Week 17 broken leg, will make $15.7 million if he plays out the year under the terms of the franchise tag and has until July 15 to work out a longer deal with the Jets. If that should fail to come to fruition, Wilkerson would be a free agent again next offseason.

 

[jetgreen13]

PFT -- Ever since the Jets used their franchise tag on defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson this offseason, there have been musings about the possibility that they would trade him to another team rather than negotiate a long-term contract.

They may not wind up working out a deal that keeps Wilkerson on the team beyond this season, but it doesn’t look like they’ll be trading him away either. General Manager Mike Maccagnan said last week that the Jets are not “actively shopping” Wilkerson and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that teams approaching the Jets about a trade have failed to find any traction.

Per Rapoport, the Jets have “fielded calls” about Wilkerson without generating much action. There’s no word on what teams may be willing to offer or what the Jets are looking for in terms of compensation, but a trade is now “viewed as unlikely.”

Wilkerson, who is recovering from a Week 17 broken leg, will make $15.7 million if he plays out the year under the terms of the franchise tag and has until July 15 to work out a longer deal with the Jets. If that should fail to come to fruition, Wilkerson would be a free agent again next offseason.

how active can mac be in trading wilkerson if the guy wants north of watt money??

team wilkerson are kidding themselves.. my thoughts anyway..

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

how active can mac be in trading wilkerson if the guy wants north of watt money??

team wilkerson are kidding themselves.. my thoughts anyway..

Is Wilkerson asking for over 16.5 million per season?

I believe Watt is on a 6 year 100 million dollar deal (signed in 2014). I don't believe they're asking for that much. Wilkerson and his agent know they're good. But I don't think they're THAT delusional.

 

[gmf1369]

two reports

1) Wilkerson seeking $17 M per w/ $40 Million gtd.

2) Wilkerson seeking 5 year deal $75 M w/ $50 Million gtd. ($15 M per)

I think Mo is seeking the more gtd dollars the better anything north of $40 will be welcomed... That $17 M annual is ridiculous...

if the Jets are truly shopping him then they must give a realistic type contract he would sign since they have been in negotiations with him and know what he is asking... figure a 6 year deal, $80 Million (first 4 yrs, $60 Million w/$40 Million gtd) leaving final two years at $10 M each non-gtd (open for restructure/renegotiate extension)...

 

[jetgreen13]

Is Wilkerson asking for over 16.5 million per season?

I believe Watt is on a 6 year 100 million dollar deal (signed in 2014). I don't believe they're asking for that much. Wilkerson and his agent know they're good. But I don't think they're THAT delusional.

if team wilkerson is not asking for the sky, the stars & the moon, why didn't mac sign him when he walked into the bazillion dollars of cap space idzik left him in position to do so??

 

[gmf1369]

if team wilkerson is not asking for the sky, the stars & the moon, why didn't mac sign him when he walked into the bazillion dollars of cap space idzik left him in position to do so??

Leonard Williams, Sheldon Richardson more versatile better fit for Bowles/Rodgers defense... I am guessing...

To re-sign him last year would of put us in a bigger pickle this year with cap space... He wasn't going to give us the home town discount he feels we owe him... But to escape New York on basically a 3 or 4 year deal full of guarantees that allows him another contract thereafter is intriguing and he would be set... As for why we didn't, we can't afford to pay anyone that type of money nevertheless I can assume the 6 year deal had to be full with guarantees throughout the life of the contract for him to agree to say with us...

 

[AFA2017]

I would guess that they might move him after the Draft for a pick or picks in next years draft. With Mo's cap this year, it does not give us much room to sign a QB IMO.

 

[butterscotch]

I would guess that they might move him after the Draft for a pick or picks in next years draft. With Mo's cap this year, it does not give us much room to sign a QB IMO.

I agree with the first part & GENO HERE WE COME!

 

[Mainejet]

I think it's the amount of money that Mo wants which is preventing this trade. 50 million guaranteed is pretty steep especially after having to pay the Jets asking price. Bottom line is Mo is so greedy he's putting this team in an awkward spot.

 

[TebowCan'tThrow]

I have no problem with guys trying to get as much as possible, but Mo's demands are ridiculous. The fact his team won't pay it and others won't trade for it should tell him something. We have no choice but to keep him at this point and use the hell out of him. He will be one year older next year and nobody will give that kind of money to him. Let his dumb ass go and settle for a comp pick. It sucks that our one trade chip is not good enough to trade. He's acting like Revis, but Revis was actually good enough to get us something in return.