<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jets-news-allen-lazard-delivers-blunt-4-word-aaron-rodgers-message');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jets’ Allen Lazard delivers blunt 4-word Aaron Rodgers message');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jets-news-Allen-Lazard-delivers-blunt-4-word-Aaron-Rodgers-message.jpg"></figure><h1>Jets’ Allen Lazard delivers blunt 4-word Aaron Rodgers message</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-14T07:51:18-08:00">December 14th, 7:51am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-14T14:36:38-08:00">December 14th, 2:36pm</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">New York Jets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-vs-jaguars-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-15-2024">New York Jets take on the Jacksonville Jaguars</a> this Sunday afternoon, they look to turn around their major woes this season, especially on the offensive side of the ball led by quarterback Aaron Rogers. While the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/3-aaron-rodgers-replacements-jets-must-target-during-offseason">finger gets pointed at Rodgers for the Jets’ struggles</a>, he is key to the success of many players in their careers, one of which is wide receiver Allen Lazard.</p><p>In an interview with ESPN, Lazard was blunt with Rich Cimini, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42932827/new-york-jets-allen-lazard-credits-aaron-rodgers-career" rel="noopener">using four words</a> to deliver a message about Rodgers.</p><p>“He is my career,” Lazard said about Rodgers.</p><p>There is some validity to this as Lazard is in the midst of their seventh season in the NFL, all played with Rodgers as his first five years were with the Green Bay Packers and the last two with New York. In an effort to make the transition from the Packers seamless, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-new-york-looking-to-sign-aaron-rodgers-weapon-but-not-for-the-reason-you-think">the Jets signed Lazard to bring familiarity</a> to the offense, as the receiver recounts the conversation via ESPN.</p><p>“What do I have to do to get you on my field?” Rodgers asked him.</p><p>“You’re f—ing Aaron Rodgers!” Lazard said. “Why are you asking me?”</p><p>While the conversation around <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-aaron-rodgers-sets-record-straight-on-false-rumored-future-plans">Rodgers retiring from the Jets</a> and football has been talked about, Lazard does not buy it. He would even say that he could see a possibility where Rodgers carries the narrative for “clicks and the attention.”</p><p>“I think he’s just doing it for the headlines and the clicks and the attention,” Lazard said, smiling. “But with him, you never know.”</p><p>“If it ends up being that,” Lazard continued about the thought of Rodgers stepping away from football. “I’ve had a hell of a career because of that man.”</p><h2><b>Jets’ Allen Lazard calls Aaron Rodgers a ‘big brother’</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Allen-Lazard-and-Aaron-Rodgers-on-Oct.-14-2024.jpg"><figcaption>© Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Last season was a rough one for Lazard as <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-aaron-rodgers-exits-monday-night-football-vs-bills-apparent-injury">Rodgers suffered a season-ending noncontact injury</a> in the first offensive drive of the 2023 season. Lazard even said the “whole season” was a low point for him, as some were calling the signing a waste since he was benched at one point.</p><p>With the Packers, his best statistical season came in 2022, when he caught 60 catches for 788 yards and six touchdowns. Compared to his first season with New York, it has been better, where he has caught 31 passes for 430 yards and five scores. He is currently the third receiver on the team next to Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams.</p><p>“Call it what you want, but he’s pretty much given me all my statistics,” Lazard said. “He’s helped me out, not only on the field but off the field, too — just the leader and the man that he is and how he carries himself and how he handles the controversy of just being the star that he is.</p><p>“He’s such a huge figure and mentor and big brother to me,” Lazard continued. “I’m just grateful to have him in my life, and I’m forever grateful to be able to play alongside him. So that’s why I’m trying to make the most of this year and every single time I can get a ball from him.”</p><p>Lazard and Rodgers hope to finish the season strong as they are 3-10 as they next face the Jaguars on Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jets’ Allen Lazard delivers blunt 4-word Aaron Rodgers message

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jets-news-allen-lazard-aaron-rodgers-retirement-rumors');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jets’ Allen Lazard addresses Aaron Rodgers retirement rumors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/0Allen-Lazard-addresses-Aaron-Rodgers-retirement-rumors0.jpg"></figure><h1>Jets’ Allen Lazard addresses Aaron Rodgers retirement rumors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-14T07:31:19-08:00">December 14th, 7:31am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-14T07:31:19-08:00">December 14th, 7:31am</time><address><a>Preston Byers</a>Preston Byers is an experienced writer and journalist who currently serves as an associate editor for ClutchPoints and as a staff writer at The Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle, where he covers sports in the Mahoning Valley. Previously, Preston worked as an associate editor for Dot Esports and a site expert for FanSided's Union and Blue.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Jets are going to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dolphins-news-miami-walk-off-ot-win-extends-jets-brutal-playoff-drought">miss the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season</a>, and following this disastrous year, their quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, may also call it a career. But if Allen Lazard is correct, Rodgers is just trying to get attention.</p><p>Rodgers, 41, is the oldest player in the NFL, and his last three seasons have been mediocre to bad or, in the case of last year, spent on the sidelines after a season-ending injury in the first game. However, Rodgers has seemingly remained receptive to returning for his 21st season in the league.</p><p>Still, rumors Rodgers will hang up the cleats have persisted, which Lazard, who accompanied Rodgers in his move from the Green Bay Packers to the Jets before the 2023 season, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42932827/new-york-jets-allen-lazard-credits-aaron-rodgers-career" rel="noopener">said could be because</a> of Rodgers himself.</p><p>“I think he’s just doing it for the headlines and the clicks and the attention,” Lazard said, smiling, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “But with him, you never know.”</p><p>Lazard paused and then spoke again.</p><p>“If it ends up being that [for a career] I’ve had a hell of a career because of that man,” Lazard said.</p><h2>Where would Aaron Rodgers rank all-time if he retired?</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Aaron-Rodgers-1-2.jpg"><figcaption>Sam Navarro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Rodgers very well may retire after this season, and if he did, he’ll be making a trip to Canton five years from now.</p><p>Thought by some to be the most talented quarterback of all time, Rodgers’ case to be a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/aaron-rodgers-what-it-take-go-hall-of-fame-jets-jersey">first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer</a> is bulletproof; after 20 seasons, four of which he barely played due to being a backup or injured, Rodgers ranks among the all-time greats at the quarterback position.</p><p>Currently, Rodgers has the eighth-most passing yards of all time, seventh-most completions, fifth-most passing touchdowns, as well as the best passer rating and best interception percentage of any quarterback in NFL history. Additionally, he has four MVP awards to his name, the second-most of any player ever, five All-Pro selections, 10 Pro Bowl selections, a Super Bowl, and a Super Bowl MVP award.</p><p>Rodgers needs five passing touchdowns over the final four games of the season to reach 500 touchdowns, a mark only Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, and Rodgers’ former Packers teammate Brett Favre have surpassed.</p><p>Unfortunately for Rodgers, his career, if it is ending, did not finish on a high note. Rodgers’ numbers have declined over the past few years, and his off-field antics have attracted criticism. When he arrived to New York last year, he was thought to be the quarterback to lead the Jets back to the playoffs for the first time since 2010, but instead, he tore his Achilles tendon just moments into his debut with the team. This season, while relatively healthy, has proven to be an unmitigated disaster, as the Jets (3-10) have fired their head coach and general manager and appear headed toward another rebuild.</p><p>There have been rumors that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-making-massive-nfl-draft-mistake-playing-aaron-rodgers-vs-jaguars">Rodgers could be benched</a> or even outright released before the end of the season, but as it stands, Rodgers and the Jets are set to play the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins to finish the 2024 campaign.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jets’ Allen Lazard addresses Aaron Rodgers retirement rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/jets-news-aaron-rodgers-will-love-new-yorks-latest-allen-lazard-move');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jets’ Aaron Rodgers will love New York’s latest Allen Lazard move');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Aaron-Rodgers-will-love-New-Yorks-latest-Allen-Lazard-move.jpg"></figure><h1>Jets’ Aaron Rodgers will love New York’s latest Allen Lazard move</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-07T12:29:45-08:00">December 7th, 12:29pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-07T12:30:25-08:00">December 7th, 12:30pm</time><address><a>Dylan Fine</a>Dylan Fine focuses on the NFL and NCAA Football for ClutchPoints, in addition to working on the meme team. Dylan is a graduate of Georgetown University and has covered various topics ranging from local politics in the DMV region with DC Voter For Animals to live sporting events in the Long Island and Rochester areas with The Southampton Press and Pickin’Splinters. When he isn't working, he's usually running in preparation for the next annual Turkey Trot.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">New York Jets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Jets just got some very welcomed news on the status of wideout Allen Lazard. The franchise’s second-leading receiver has not seen action since Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a chest injury. The ailment has caused <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-new-york-allen-lazard-ir" rel="noopener">Lazard to be on the IR since October 31,</a> which has been a massive blow to quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the offense. Luckily for head coach Jeff Ulbrich’s team, it appears that Lazard will return soon.</p><p>According to FOX Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Jets <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1865471023090376900" rel="noopener">are activating</a> the wideout from IR. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-vs-dolphins-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-14-2024">New York will face the Miami Dolphins</a> on Sunday, looking to snap a three-game losing streak.</p><h2><b>The New York Jets are in the middle of a brutal season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jets-WR-Allen-Lazard.jpg"><figcaption>Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Jets have had a very disappointing season for a team that came into the year with Super Bowl expectations. Owner Woody Johnson boldly fired head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-savage-way-jets-fired-robert-saleh">Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start</a>. New York has gone 1-6 since and is now out of the playoff hunt at 3-9. One of the disappointments has been the passing attack in 2024.</p><p>Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions, posting the 25th-best QBR in the league. The Jets passing attack ranks 23rd overall and has looked largely the same throughout the year despite the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-davante-adams-reunites-aaron-rodgers-trade-raiders">midseason trade for Davante Adams</a>. On the other side of the ball, New York’s defense has also not met expectations. The unit is now giving up 22.3 points per game, which ranks 15th in the league. This stat is disappointing for what was considered a huge strength for this team heading into 2024.</p><p>Looking ahead, New York has five more games to close out the year. Two of these matchups come against the Miami Dolphins, while the other three will pit the Jets against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, and Buffalo Bills.</p><p>Overall, this franchise is at a crossroads in its history. The organization has not made the playoffs since 2010, which is the longest drought in the NFL. Despite the disappointment of this season, this roster does carry some young talent like RB Breece Hall, WR Garrett Wilson, DE Jermaine Johnson, and CB Sauce Gardner. All four of these players will be eligible for extensions this offseason.</p><p>Whoever replaces <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-fires-joe-douglas-amid-disastrous-season">former general manager Joe Douglas</a> in New York must choose which of these stars should be prioritized. The ones that will not be extended must be traded soon before the Jets lose them for nothing. The upcoming NFL draft will also provide a situation where New York needs to decide what it wants to do at quarterback.</p><p>Aaron Rodgers is the oldest player in the league at 41, and it’s hard to picture a scenario where he can improve next year. The legendary QB’s lack of mobility due to old age and a recent Achilles tear has stood out this season.</p><p>College quarterbacks <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colorado-footballs-shedeur-sanders-issues-confident-nfl-draft-take">Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward are set to be the top two QB prospects</a> in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Jets are only a game ahead of the team with the No. 1 pick, the 2-10 New York Giants. Should New York continue to drop, a new quarterback is likely. It probably already is, considering that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-aaron-rodgers-shuts-down-rumors-desire-leave-new-york">rumors of Rodgers leaving</a> this offseason have emerged. Still, there are still five games left, and Rodgers’ production should improve when Allan Lazard returns to the field.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers will love New York’s latest Allen Lazard move

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl-rumors-how-allen-lazard-injury-impacts-jets-stance-mike-williams-trade-talks');   ga('set', 'title', 'NFL rumors: How Allen Lazard’s injury impacts Jets stance on Mike Williams trade talks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NFL-rumors-How-Allen-Lazards-injury-impacts-Jets-stance-on-Mike-Williams-trade-talks.jpg"></figure><h1>NFL rumors: How Allen Lazard’s injury impacts Jets stance on Mike Williams trade talks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-02T11:46:34-07:00">November 2nd, 11:46am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-02T11:46:34-07:00">November 2nd, 11:46am</time><address><a href="https://medium.com/bingeable">Sonny Giuliano</a>Sonny Giuliano is an experienced sports writer for ClutchPoints who has been covering the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and NCAA Basketball for well over a decade. Originally from the small town of Elba, New York, Sonny received his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">New York Jets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-jeff-ulbrichs-immediate-reaction-to-first-win-since-robert-saleh-firing">New York Jets stopped their five game skid with a win over the AFC South leading Houston Texans</a> on Thursday night, but just hours before the game, the desperate Jets were deal a blow in the form an unfortunate Allen Lazard injury decision.</p><p>Allen Lazard suffered a chest injury during New York’s primetime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers back in Week 7, and then missed their Week 8 stunner against the New England Patriots. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-new-york-allen-lazard-ir">Lazard was placed on injured reserve</a> ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Houston Texans. An Aaron Rodgers favorite dating back to their time in Green Bay, Lazard was having one of the best seasons of his NFL career.</p><p>With Lazard on the shelf for at least the next month, a top-heavy Jets receiving corps now needs to find someone beside Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams to contribute, which could lead to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/42113355/nfl-week-9-predictions-fantasy-sleepers-upset-picks-stats-latest-buzz-2024" rel="noopener">a reversal of fortune</a> for veteran wide receiver Mike Williams.</p><p>“The Jets are now in an interesting spot with wideout Mike Williams because of Thursday night’s win and the injury to Allen Lazard, who was just put on injured reserve. Will they stick with Williams as the third receiver or turn to someone else,” ESPN’s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler writes. “The people I’ve talked to believe there’s a chance he stays, which didn’t seem likely a few weeks back.”</p><p>Fowler notes that the Pittsburgh Steelers have been aggressive in their pursuit of receiver help, and that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-steelers-linked-to-mike-williams-trade-aaron-rodgers-bus-toss">Mike Williams is one of their primary targets</a>. Williams’ status with the Jets has been in question for multiple weeks, mostly stemming from <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-aaron-rodgers-doubles-down-calling-mike-williams-mnf-mistake">a late-game blunder that Aaron Rodgers publicly called him out for</a>.</p><h2>Rodgers-Adams connection seals Jets victory on Thursday Night Football</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aaron-Rodgers-and-Davante-Adams-celebrate-a-touchdown.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>© Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-davante-adams-exits-texans-game-amid-possible-head-injury">exiting the game momentarily to be checked for a concussion</a>, Davante Adams had his best performance as a New York Jet on Thursday night, finishing with 7 receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown that pushed the Jets lead to 21-10 with under four minutes to play. Adams’ breakthrough performance was overshadowed by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-news-odell-beckham-jr-suddenly-trends-after-insane-garrett-wilson-catch-in-jets-texans-clash">Garrett Wilson, who also topped 90 yards and hauled in two scores, one of which broke the internet</a>.</p><p>But if the Jets plan to scratch and claw their way back into playoff contention, they’ll need to get more out of their pass-catchers. Breece Hall will remain a factor in the Jets passing game, but moving forward, New York will likely need contributions from Mike Williams, as well as newcomers Jason Brownlee and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-malachi-corley-ruthlessly-clowned-massive-tnf-blunder-texans">Malachi Corley, who introduced himself to Jets fans in dubious fashion on Thursday night</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFL rumors: How Allen Lazard’s injury impacts Jets stance on Mike Williams trade talks

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However, injury concerns continue to loom in Florham Park. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich shared an unsettling update on wide receiver Allen Lazard’s condition when addressing reporters on Friday.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-new-york-allen-lazard-ir">Allen Lazard has been placed on injured reserve</a> due to a chest injury and will be sidelined for at least four weeks, though his absence could extend beyond that timeframe.</p><h2><b>Jeff Ulbrich update on Allen Lazard’s “strange” injury</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Jets-Jeff-Ulbrich-and-Allen-Lazard-dap-up.jpg"><figcaption>Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich described Allen Lazard’s injury as “a strange one,” <a href="https://x.com/ZackBlatt/status/1852367134224949460" rel="noopener">explaining that there’s</a> a “weird range of time” for his recovery. The Jets interim head coach mentioned that while details are limited, the injury impacts both Lazard’s sternum and AC joint, leaving the team without a clear timetable for his return.</p><p>Lazard’s indefinite absence is a significant setback for the Jets’ offense, which has leaned heavily on the former Green Bay Packers wideout this season. With Lazard sidelined, the team may need to reconsider their approach at the position and explore alternative options to maintain offensive consistency.</p><p>The 28-year old currently holds the second-highest receiving yardage for the Jets this season, racking up 412 yards on 30 catches across seven games. His five touchdowns also place him in a tie with Garrett Wilson for the team lead.</p><p>Following a rough 2023 season in New York, Lazard has made a strong comeback in 2024. He’s reestablished himself as one of Aaron Rodgers’ go-to targets, delivering impactful performances despite occasional dropped passes.</p><p>Lazard joined the New York Jets on March 17, 2023, with a four-year, $44 million contract, arriving before Aaron Rodgers’ move from the Packers to New York. In the 2023 season, Lazard played 14 games, posting 23 receptions for 311 yards and one touchdown.</p><p>With Rodgers sidelined by a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 1, Lazard played most of the season without his long-time quarterback under center.</p><h2><b>Mike Williams stepping up for the Jets in the absence of Allen Lazard</b></h2><p>With Lazard sidelined, the Jets’ depth at wide receiver is stretched thin beyond their top three targets. Initially, it seemed likely that Mike Williams would be on the chopping block following the Davante Adams trade, but Lazard’s absence could alter those plans.</p><p>Williams has been a regular topic in trade discussions as the deadline approaches on Tuesday. However, with Lazard expected to be out for an extended period, the Jets may reconsider trading the veteran receiver, opting to retain his experience and depth in the lineup.</p><p>Beyond Wilson, Adams, and Lazard, the Jets’ receiver depth is limited, featuring Xavier Gipson, Irvin Charles, and rookie Malachi Corley as the remaining options on the active roster. Together, they’ve contributed just five catches so far this season.</p><p>Lazard also serves as one of the Jets’ top run-blockers, a role that Williams could potentially fill effectively. Despite his challenges this season, Williams enhances the team’s overall performance. If the Jets are still aiming for a playoff run, retaining him would be a prudent decision while Lazard is still out.</p><p>In the meantime, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-davante-adams-garrett-wilson-adidas-status-after-td">Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson</a> are poised to lead the target share for the Jets.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
56.3	768.2	14.6	40

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
56.3	768.2	14.6	40

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