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The consequences of the Aaron Rodgers era of New York Jets football will be among the biggest hurdles general manager Darren Mougey will have to clear in Year 1 of his administration.

New York Jets News / Field Level Media / April 10

Reports: Jets WR Allen Lazard takes $8.5M pay cut to stay

With no guaranteed money left on his contract and most of his former Green Bay Packers compadres sent packing, wide receiver Allen Lazard agreed to a reduction in pay to remain with the New York Jets, according to multiple reports.

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New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / April 10

Jets make surprising move with Aaron Rodgers favorite

Former Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers is no longer New York’s quarterback, but the veteran WR will have a role with the Jets.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 10

Jets Agreeing To Revised Contract With WR Allen Lazard For $8.5M In Cap Savings

Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap reports the Jets are agreeing to a revised contract with WR Allen Lazard for $8.5 million in cap savings. Lazard will take an $8.5 million pay cut with $1.75 million of his salary guaranteed, and he will now become a free agent after the season.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / April 8

Jets Rumors: Starting WR Waiting On Aaron Rodgers Before Making Big Decision

So, what's the deal with Allen Lazard? The veteran receiver remains under contract for two more seasons with the New York Jets but isn't guaranteed any money in either campaign.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Jets 'Working Through' Keeping Disappointing Veteran Wide Receiver

Allen Lazard came to the New York Jets in 2023 as a part of the Aaron Rodgers recruitment class. Thee goal was to make the transition for the four-time

New York Jets News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Jets GM Gives Surprising Update on Trade Candidate

The New York Jets are moving on without Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams, and most assumed that Allen Lazard would also depart via trade or release. A former undrafted free agent, the Iowa State product originally made a name for himself with the Green Bay Packers and followed Rodgers to the Jets in 2023.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / March 30

Jets GM shares team's stance on Allen Lazard after Aaron Rodgers departure

With Aaron Rodgers no longer on the Jets, wideout Davante Adams is understandably out of the organization as well. Many have expected New York to also move on from fellow ex-Packer Allen Lazard, but he could remain in place for 2025.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 30

Jets Working On Restructured Deal For Allen Lazard

Jets new GM Darren Mougey told reporters at the Owners Meeting that they hope to retain WR Allen Lazard and are in the process of working on a restructured contract, per Zack Rosenblatt. However, Mougey admitted that the situation is fluid with Lazard at this time.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 28

Could 6-Time Pro Bowler Be Jets' Next Big Signing?

The New York Jets have a clear need on the offense right now. New York cut ties with Davante Adams and there's been reports that a similar thing could end up happening to Allen Lazard but he is still on the roster.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Why's Allen Lazard Still On The Jets Roster?

The New York Jets have undergone a host of changes this offseason, both on and off the field, with personnel seeing the most significant changes. Aaron Rodgers, C.J.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 27

Jets Predicted To Cut 37-Year-Old Former First-Team All Pro After June 1

The New York Jets might be planning on cutting two veterans after June 1, and one of the two might come as a surprise to fans. Most Jets supporters are well aware that wide receiver Allen Lazard is likely to be released or traded.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / March 23

Jets Might Bolster Receiver Depth By Signing Ex-49ers, LSU 24-Year-Old Talent

The New York Jets have made a lot of shrewd moves in free agency, but they remain dangerously thin at wide receiver. Beyond WR Garrett Wilson, the Jets don’t have much.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / March 17

Insider explains why Allen Lazard is still with Jets after departure of Aaron Rodgers

Many assumed that wide receiver Allen Lazard and the New York Jets would be broken up by now.

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New York Jets News / Field Level Media / March 4

Report: Jets give WR Allen Lazard permission to seek trade

Wide receiver Allen Lazard has been given permission by the New York Jets to seek a trade, ESPN reported Tuesday. Despite granting this permission, the Jets reportedly also are open to Lazard returning to the team.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / March 4

Jets grant veteran WR permission to seek trade

The 29-year-old is due $11M in 2025 with a scheduled cap hit of $13.18M. None of his base salary is guaranteed.

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4

Jets Allowing WR Allen Lazard To Seek Trade But Not Ruling Out Keeping Him

According to Adam Schefter, the Jets have allowed WR Allen Lazard permission to seek a trade. Lazard has come up frequently as a salary cap cut, as his arrival was tied to Aaron Rodgers and that era of Jets football is concluded.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / February 19

Pair of Jets receivers named 'cut candidates' for 2025

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New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 7

Jets Activating WR Allen Lazard Off IR

According to Jordan Schultz, the Jets are activating WR Allen Lazard off injured reserve. Lazard has been out since Week 8 against the Dolphins with a chest injury. Lazard, 28, wound up signing on with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa State back in 2018.

New York Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31

Jets place key WR on injured reserve

The New York Jets hope to sort out their offensive issues in Week 9, but they will have to do so without one of their more reliable wide receivers. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Allen Lazard has been placed on injured reserve with a chest injury.

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New York Jets News / Yardbarker / June 10

Jets coach praises WR Allen Lazard after woeful season

New York Jets wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson remains high on wideout Allen Lazard even though Lazard is coming off a rather forgettable first season with the organization.

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New York Jets News / Yardbarker / June 3

Veteran Jets WR on path to becoming a massive free-agent bust

ESPN's Rich Cimini recently highlighted how quickly the addition of veteran wide receiver Allen Lazard last year has potentially turned into a free-agent disaster for the New York Jets.

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