Jets’ Aaron Glenn Reveals if Garrett Wilson Could Return in 2025
The New York Jets don’t have many foundational players after their trade deadline fire sale, but star wide receiver Garrett Wilson is certainly one of them.
The former Ohio State standout has been one of the Jets’ lone offensive bright spots since being drafted with the 10th overall pick in 2022.
With the likes of Zach Wilson, Mike White, Tim Boyle, and Aaron Rodgers throwing him the football, Wilson has managed to amass 1000 receiving yards in his first three seasons, something never before seen in franchise history.
Unfortunately, thanks to injuries, Wilson is unlikely to reach that clip in 2025.
Before tweaking his knee in a Week 6 loss to the Denver Broncos, the star wideout was on pace for 102 receptions, 1119 yards, and 11 touchdowns.
He tried to make a return in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns, but reaggravated the same knee and has now been placed on injured reserve, knocking him out at least the next four games.
Could Wilson make a return in 2025? Or should the Jets put their best offensive player on ice for the remainder of a lost season?
Aaron Glenn Believes Garrett Wilson Could Return This Season
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was asked at his Friday press conference if Wilson will return this season from injured reserve.
“I do, I do, but again, a lot of that has to do with the docs, and him being on this short-term IR, obviously, he gets to come back after four games,” Glenn told the press.
“Hopefully, he’ll be back with us.”
A four-game stint on injured reserve would place a potential Wilson return around Week 15, when the Jets travel to Florida to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Wilson’s return would certainly provide a boost for New York’s offense, as their passing game is not as consistent when their star wideout is off the field.
But it’s fair to question if the risk is worth the reward when talking about Wilson’s knee.
Should the Jets Risk Bringing Back Garrett Wilson
With the New York Jets at 2-8, and who knows what their record will be by Week 15, should they just allow Wilson to take the rest of the year off?
If the Jets were vying for a playoff spot, it’s likely their WR1 would’ve been pushing to play and help his team to compete.
But with the season all but over, the risk may be too high for their only “untouchable” player at the trade deadline.
SNY’s Connor Hughes reported during the Jets’ trade deadline that Wilson was the only player who was off the table in trade talks with other teams.
“Spoke to a team that called the #Jets recently about WR Garrett Wilson. With Sauce Gardner dealt, feeling around the NFL is anyone can be had,” Hughes wrote on X.
Spoke to a team that called the #Jets recently about WR Garrett Wilson. With Sauce Gardner dealt, feeling around the NFL is anyone can be had.
Not the case with Wilson. Conversations did not progress. He’s untouchable.
“Not the case with Wilson. Conversations did not progress. He’s untouchable.”
With his health in mind, it’s the wisest decision to shut down Wilson and ensure his health for the start of the 2026 season.
After all, the Jets are likely to have a rookie quarterback under center, and what better way to acclimate him to the NFL than by giving him a No. 1 target?
Alex Anzalone makes exciting claim about Lions' defense during 2025 season
Defensively, the Detroit Lions don't always get the headlines like their offense, but the fact is, the group has been impressive early in the 2025 season.
This year, the Lions haven't had to endure a string of multiple injuries at every level like they did in 2024. There's been ailments, but they've mostly been confined to the secondary. That, along with the emergence of Kelvin Sheppard, has helped the Lions thrive defensively.
Quietly, the Lions might be even better in 2025 than they were in 2024. Statistically, that has shown to be the case, with Detroit racking up 30 sacks and a +6 turnover differential thus far. Overall, they are the No. 7 total defense in the league right now.
Linebacker Alex Anzalone is impressed with what he has seen thus far. When joining Jim Rome, Anzalone was asked if he believed Detroit's defense was better off this season. His answer should be exciting for Lions fans.
"I think so. Some of that's personnel. Who we have back and who is healthy. (Kelvin) Sheppard is a different play caller than (Aaron) Glenn was. He allows us to do a little bit more. Statistically right now, maybe we're better. It's hard to say which one is better. Whether it's we're going to be great at this one coverage and that's what we're going to call, or are we gong to get into different coverage based on different looks? A little bit different flair, but at the same time, a lot of the same principles as we've had in the past."
While the group is certainly different every season, the Lions have been able to stay in games and fare much better against the pass this year in spite of the injuries in the defensive backfield. Combined with their better sack metrics, that could help them be more formidable down the stretch as other players get healthy.
Anzalone praises Dan Campbell's quick decision to call offensive plays
Clearly, Anzalone knows the value of quality play calling and leadership given what he has seen on the defensive side of the ball this season. The Lions have seen that play out offensively, with Campbell assuming play calling duties from John Morton in a sudden change prior to Week 10.
As expected, the Lions have supported the move to a man when asked, and Anzalone is no different even though he is on the other side of the ball. He trusts Campbell implicitly and believes the team is in good shape with him calling plays the rest of the way.
"It's one of those situations where it is what it is. He felt it was right for the team (and) right for the offense. He has the persona of being a meathead and kind of a motivational coach or speaker, but he's really highly intelligent with the x's and o's and he proved it in 2021 when he took over play calling and this last game. I'm excited to have him keep doing it throughout the year."
With a solid defense and an offense that could be set to evolve in the second-half of the season with new leadership, the sky could be the limit for the Lions. Clearly, Anzalone would believe that to be the case.
