Jets' Allen Lazard trade destination just became painfully obvious
To say Allen Lazard’s New York Jets tenure has been an adventure would be an understatement. It’s been defined by misfortune, drops, injuries, and multiple instances of being a healthy scratch.
The Iowa State product arrived in 2023 as a trusted target for Aaron Rodgers, only for Rodgers to famously tear his Achilles just four plays into the season. Lazard finished the year with just 23 receptions for 311 yards.
He rebounded in 2024 with a healthy Rodgers under center, posting 37 catches for 530 yards, but that production was overshadowed by six drops.
Then came another twist: the Jets let Rodgers walk, and he’s unsurprisingly thriving with the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading them to a 4–1 record while New York remains winless.
Lazard, meanwhile, has seen just six targets through four games and has become an afterthought buried deep on the depth chart, hardly a sign that he’s valued by the current regime.
And now, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on The Pat McAfee Show, the Steelers are actively searching for a wide receiver to pair with Rodgers. If the Jets are looking for a trade partner for Lazard, this potential landing spot couldn’t be waving its arms any higher.
Pittsburgh makes too much sense to land Lazard
Before returning to the obvious part of this, the Steelers do, in fact, need another wide receiver beyond DK Metcalf.
Wideout depth in the Steel City is thin. Calvin Austin III is the only other natural receiver consistently making plays, while most of the passing work has gone to running backs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell, who have combined for 32 receptions. Three tight ends have also been among the primary targets. That setup doesn’t exactly give Pittsburgh multiple downfield threats.
The Steelers could certainly use a higher-level receiver to stretch the field, but finding one more than a quarter of the way into the season and giving that player time to learn a new offense will not be easy.
So, what better solution than acquiring someone the quarterback already knows and trusts? Enter Allen Lazard.
Lazard has spent seven of his eight NFL seasons catching passes from Aaron Rodgers, with this year being the only one they have been apart, for now. They have been side by side for years, and Lazard remains one of Rodgers’ few longtime favorite targets still active in the league.
It is also hard to imagine the price tag being high if Pittsburgh and New York strike a deal. Lazard, as mentioned, is an afterthought in the Jets’ receiver rotation. Maybe the cost is a 2026 seventh-round pick, or even a 2027 seventh, at most. The Jets will not get much and would be lucky to get anything at all.
This feels like too easy of a match. Lazard does not have a future in New York, and Rodgers needs another weapon. Let’s see if the two sides tango before the trade deadline.
Aaron Rodgers of Pittsburgh Steelers: A Quiet Gesture that Speaks Volumes – Why His Act of Kindness on a Flight is Shaping His Legacy
Pittsburgh, PA — October 11, 2025
Rodgers, who has quickly become one of the most respected quarterbacks in NFL history, was caught in a viral moment this week that has left fans and fellow athletes alike in awe. The incident occurred not on the football field, but rather aboard a commercial flight from Pittsburgh, where Rodgers made a seemingly small but profoundly meaningful gesture that reminded everyone of what true leadership and character really look like.
A Quiet Act of Respect
According to multiple witnesses, just moments before takeoff, Rodgers — dressed casually in a hoodie and baseball cap — was seated in first class when an elderly man in a U.S. veteran cap was escorted down the aisle. Without hesitation, Rodgers stood up, offered his seat, and urged the veteran to take it. The veteran initially refused, but Rodgers insisted with a smile and quietly moved to an economy seat without making a scene.
However, what came next made this moment even more special. After relocating to his new seat, Rodgers didn’t seek attention or bask in any praise. Instead, he spent the next few minutes helping fellow passengers with their luggage, offering assistance to families, and even helping a mother calm her crying baby. According to flight attendants, Rodgers “was just helping — quietly, gently, as if it was the most natural thing in the world.”
This modest act, captured by no cameras and recorded by no media outlets, was a reflection of Rodgers’ personality both on and off the field — humble, genuine, and compassionate. “He wasn’t drawing attention to himself,” one witness noted. “He was just being a good person.”
A Ripple of Kindness: The Flight Cabin Responds
As Rodgers continued his quiet service, passengers began to take notice. Within minutes, murmurs spread across the cabin, and then, a spontaneous show of admiration erupted. Fellow passengers started chanting his name: “Rodgers! Rodgers!” The reaction was overwhelming — applause, cheers, and even tears filled the plane as everyone realized the full extent of Rodgers’ kindness.
What made this moment even more impactful was the deep connection it forged with those onboard. One passenger shared a poignant reflection, writing on social media, “No cameras. No PR stunt. Just pure class.”
This simple truth set social media ablaze, with fans across the world praising Rodgers for showing the kind of leadership that cannot be measured in touchdown passes or Super Bowl rings.
