The Jets moved quickly Wednesday to send Elijah Moore packing after bringing in another speedy wide receiver in Mecole Hardman.
. The Jets will receive Cleveland’s second-round pick but give back a third-round selection, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they aren’t authorized to discuss the trade.
Moore was selected in the second round of the 2021 draft by the Jets. He produced 43 catches, 538 receiving yards and five touchdowns in what was a promising first season in New York. However, Moore saw his role reduced in his second season behind NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson. He requested a trade prior to the Nov. 1 deadline last year to no avail.The trade means the Jets will have the No. 42 and No. 43 picks in the second round.
Moore became expendable once the Jets agreed to terms on a one-year deal with free-agent wide receiver Mecole Hardman on Wednesday. Hardman tallied 25 catches, 297 yards and four touchdowns last season for the Kansas City Chiefs. In moving Moore, the Jets also boosted their draft assets, with the second-round pick having the potential to become part of a trade for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
that New York and Green Bay are negotiating trade compensation to send the quarterback to the Big Apple, but he claimed the Packers were holding up the process with their demands.The Browns will get a promising receiver to play with No. 1 wideout Amari Cooper. Moore has good speed and playmaking ability. His addition in Cleveland creates a nice trio of wide receivers for quarterback Deshaun Watson.
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