Mecole Hardman left the door cracked open for a attainable departure.
The Jets began exploring possible trades for the speedy wide receiver, ESPN reported Tuesday, because it’s clear he doesn’t have a job on the staff.
“If it really works for either side,” Hardman mentioned Wednesday when requested if he’d welcome a departure from the Jets.
“That’s above me. The primary time I heard [about it] was yesterday or two days in the past, at any time when [the news] broke, in order that was the primary time I’m listening to it.”
Hardman signed a one-year deal price $4 million this offseason, however he’s performed simply 22 offensive snaps this season, or 9.9 p.c of the staff’s snaps on offense, and has only one catch for six yards.
Hardman was additionally anticipated to be a kick and punt returner, however he’s performed simply two snaps on particular groups.
The roles Hardman was alleged to fill have as a substitute been taken by an undrafted rookie.
“I believe what we’re lacking the chance on is to speak about Xavier Gipson,” head coach Robert Saleh mentioned. “Xavier Gipson, since he’s received right here, has accomplished an exceptional job with reference to his kick-return skill and proving that he can do this. Simply his consideration to element and the way in which he’s been attacking on daily basis and evolving.
“He’s a younger man, he’s hungry, he’s enjoying quick. Should you guys have seen, he’s getting much more alternative on the soccer area, and he’s going to proceed to get a variety of alternative as a result of when the ball’s in his palms, he’s fairly darn particular, too.”
D.J. Reed returned to observe Wednesday for the primary time since getting into concussion protocol.
The stud cornerback missed the staff’s Week 5 win over the Broncos with the harm.
So long as there was no setbacks throughout observe, Reed is predicted to be accessible in opposition to the Eagles on Sunday.
CBs Brandin Echols and Justin Hardee didn’t take part in observe with hamstring accidents.
Neither did FB Nick Bawden, who’s coping with a calf harm.
Wednesday’s observe was only a walk-through.
“We’ve had a variety of night time video games, late journey, getting in at three within the morning, this primary half of the season,” Saleh mentioned. “I simply felt prefer it was vital, particularly coping with the altitude [in Denver], received in at like three within the morning on Monday, simply felt like it will be good to simply form of give our guys one other day to breathe.”
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