Jets' Woody Johnson, Garrett Wilson share positive moment at OTAs
Jets' Woody Johnson, Garrett Wilson share positive moment at OTAs
A very welcomed sign for the New York Jets took place at spring practices this week.
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson was there as well as team owner Woody Johnson.
Many in New York are hopeful the team's start wide receiver signs a long-term extension.
On top of that, Wilson himself has said he wants to remain a "Jet for life."
Hopefully things could be heading in that direction, but there was at least a positive sign to lean into at OTAs.
According to reports, Wilson and team owner Woody Johnson shared a warm embrace during the workouts:
It remains to be seen if the team and player figure out a deal.
Bare minimum, he already is signed through the 2026 season after his fifth-year extension was picked up.
Jets Wire will continue to provide updates.
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