Garrett Wilson on contract talks - 'Hopeful I'm a Jet for life' - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — This time, New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson made his intentions clear. It was a departure from last December, when public frustration fueled speculation that he was considering a trade request.

«I'm hopeful I'm a Jet for life and that we get this thing rolling and that all of our best days are ahead of us,» Wilson said Wednesday after the Jets' first open OTA practice.

Wilson's comments were significant because he's eligible for a contract extension. Nothing is imminent, but Jets officials have said they'd like to lock up their top young players. Wilson, signed through 2026 (his fifth-year option was recently exercised), said there have been «a few discussions, here and there» between his agent and the team.

«When the time does come and those conversations are being had,» he added, «I'm going to try and do my part to make sure that it's undeniable.»

Wilson posted career highs last season in receptions (101), receiving yards (1,104) and touchdowns (seven), but his in-game body language, combined with cryptic comments about his future, created the perception that he was disgruntled.

«I understand that it's perceived a certain way,» he said. «The reality of it is — no, I wasn't happy losing, but I wasn't unhappy.»

Two things contributed to Wilson's attitude change: The arrival of coach Aaron Glenn, who has infused the organization with hope, and the Justin Fields-for-Aaron Rodgers swap at quarterback.

Glenn has made it clear to Wilson that he will be a foundational player. On Wednesday, Glenn said the objective is to «get him the ball as much as possible.»

As for the quarterback change, it was clear last season that Wilson and Rodgers didn't see eye to eye, leading to tension in their