Jets Release WR Allen Lazard After Three Seasons

The New York Jets released wide receiver Allen Lazard on Tuesday, ending his three-year tenure with the team after a disappointing stretch marked by injuries and underwhelming production. The 30-year-old receiver, who joined the Jets in March 2023 on a four-year, $44 million contract to reunite with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, requested the move as he seeks opportunities with a playoff contender late in the 2025 season.

Lazard's time in New York never fulfilled the expectations set by his prior success with Rodgers in Green Bay. Signed for his familiarity with the quarterback and potential as a reliable target, Lazard appeared in 36 games over three seasons, recording 70 receptions for 911 yards and eight touchdowns. This year, his role diminished sharply; he caught just 10 passes for 70 yards and one touchdown in 10 appearances, including two starts, and was a healthy scratch for four games. The partnership faltered early when Rodgers suffered an Achilles tear just four snaps into the 2023 season, and the quarterback's subsequent departure after 2024 further sidelined Lazard in an offense that struggled without its architect.

Financially, the release carries ongoing costs for...