According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Muhammad Wilkerson and his camp “are in full-fledged get-me-the-heck-out-of-here mode,” angling for a trade out of New York. As Mehta details, Wilkerson doesn’t dislike playing for the Jets, but he doesn’t believe the team is willing to pay him what he believes he’s worth, so he wants to join a club willing to pony up for a long-term deal.
As we wait to see whether Gang Green finds a trade it likes for Wilkerson, here are a few more items from out of the NFL’s East divisions…
- After meeting with the Lions and Jets earlier this week, free agent linebacker Bruce Carter is visiting the Bills today, tweets Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Buffalo doesn’t have a ton of cap flexibility, but it appears unlikely that Carter will require much more than a minimum salary deal.
- Rich Cimini of ESPN.com provides the details on Erin Henderson‘s two-year contract with the Jets, writing that the linebacker will earn a guarantee of $750K, including a $365K roster bonus that was paid on Monday. The deal is worth $4MM overall and features a $250K option for 2017.
- Before he decided to join the Patriots, Terrance Knighton had an offer on the table from Washington as well. However, Mike Jones of the Washington Post (Twitter link) hears that it was significantly lower than New England‘s offer. John Keim of ESPN.com adds (via Twitter) that Washington‘s offer was heavy on incentives.
- Asked by Jenny Vrentas of TheMMQB.com if he wants to return to the NFL as a head coach, former Washington coach Mike Shanahan said it would have to be the perfect situation, suggesting that it might be a better fit for him to be a consultant for a team.
Wilkerson + #20 + a conditional 2017 2nd or 3rd (based on Wilkerson’s games played and/or contract extension) for the #7 overall pick from the 49ers.
Makes sense for both squads b/c Goff/Wentz will be there at #7, and the 49ers have a need + the cap space. Jets can’t sign Fitz b/c they have no cap space. They can take back Kaep b/c he’s got a 15.8 cap hit on his contract vs Wilkerson’s 15.7, but why would they since he’s damaged goods.
Wilkerson + #20 from NYJ for #11 overall from the Bears & our extra 4th rounder from the Pats. Win-win for both sides.
9 spots isn’t worth that much though…look what it cost Philly to trade up 5 (and into the top 10)
Still leaves the Jets without one of the top 2 QBs.
Jets trade Wilkerson and #20 and a conditional 3rd to Tampa Bay for #9 and Glennon
Jets trade Wilkerson and #20 to Tampa Bay for #9 and Glennon. Win win for both. Jets get a better QB than Geno if they can’t sign Fitz. Tampa gets the help on defense.