5 teams who could trade for Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley this offseason
2. New York Jets
The Jets are headed for having two top-10 picks in April’s draft (thank you, Jamal Adams trade with Seattle). As they look to build around young quarterback Zach Wilson, who has looked better late in his rookie season, they have two wide receivers that are there to stay (Elijah Moore, Corey Davis) and some other interesting pieces on offense (running back Michael Carter). A fully healthy offensive line will be a key component too.
General manager Joe Douglas has a good combination of cap space and draft capital to add to the Jets’ roster this offseason. He has proven to be a fairly shrewd trader, with the Sam Darnold deal as another example, and fans already have visions of a deal for Ridley in their heads.
The last time the #Jets traded for a WR who recorded at least 1k yards within the 2 previous seasons he went
— NYJ MIKE (@NyjMike) January 6, 2022
109 catches 1502 yards and led the league with 14tds in his first year in NY
Could Calvin Ridley be the next, younger Brandon Marshall for this franchise?? pic.twitter.com/uVkthFIZIh
My dream #Jets 2022 offensive skill players:
— Gavin🧃 (@gavin0660) January 6, 2022
QB: Zach Wilson
RB1: Michael Carter
RB2: Tyler Allgeier (BYU)
WR1: Calvin Ridley (ATL)
WR2: Corey Davis
WR3: Elijah Moore
TE1: Dalton Schultz (DAL)
TE2: Tyler Kroft
Naysayers may say Ridley won’t willingly trade a losing situation in Atlanta for another in New York. But the Jets have a young quarterback, and more than one young promising skill position player to use as points in their corner to be an appealing destination. Ridley could be a key piece in the Jets’ upswing, if they have one coming.