The New York Jets held a fire sale at the trade deadline but one name that was strictly off-limits was star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, much to the disappointment of the Cleveland Browns.
Cleveland, desperate to add firepower to an offense that’s struggled to find consistency in the passing game, reportedly reached out to inquire about Wilson’s availability.
Wilson, a former Ohio State star, has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three NFL seasons. This year, he’s recorded 36 catches for 395 yards and four touchdowns, though the Jets remain the league’s only winless team.
According to Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot, the Jets quickly shut down any discussions, making it clear their young playmaker wasn’t on the table.
Wilson, a former first-round pick, would have provided the Browns with the kind of dynamic, game-changing receiver they’ve been missing this season.
“The Browns may have inquired about Jets receiver Garrett Wilson during New York’s fire sale on Tuesday, but the Jets were only interested in moving defenders — not their perennial 1,000-yard receiver and former Buckeye,” Cabot said. “The Browns also made attempts to acquire a few other players over the last couple of weeks, but nothing came to fruition.”
The Jets did end up moving two Pro Bowl talents on defense, sending defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys and cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts. That’s a score for the Browns, who will be facing the Jets on Sunday.
The Browns made one minor trade on deadline day . Cleveland shipped little-used pass-rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to the Bears along with a seventh-round pick in 2026 in exchange for a sixth-rounder.
Browns ‘Like’ Wide Receiver Group Despite Lack of Production
Getty ImagesBrowns receiver Jerry Jeudy has struggled this season.
The Browns’ passing game has struggled to find consistency, with tight end David Njoku and rookie Harold Fannin Jr. leading the way as the team’s top pass catchers. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy — expected to be the team’s No. 1 option — has managed just 22 receptions for 257 yards through eight games.
Meanwhile, Cedric Tillman has accounted for both of the Browns’ touchdown catches by a wide receiver this season, despite appearing in only four games before a hamstring injury sent him to injured reserve.
Still, head coach Kevin Stefanski has maintained faith in his receiving corps, even amid the lack of production.
“I like our guys. I like the skill sets we have with that group,” Stefanski said prior to the trade deadline . “Obviously, Andrew [Berry] and our personnel department look at everything — that’s no different than the other 31 teams. I think it’s important that you’re constantly evaluating, but I like our guys.”
Browns Get WR Cedric Tillman Back After Bye
Getty ImagesBrowns receiver Cedric Tillman is expected to return against the Jets.
Tillman is expected to make his return on Sunday against the New York Jets after missing four games with a hamstring injury. The third-year receiver was off to a promising start before being sidelined in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions , and Stefanski is optimistic about his status heading into the weekend.
“I thought Ced looks really good. He’s worked very hard in his rehab, so it looks like he’ll be good to go barring anything coming up this week,” Stefanski said. “Ced’s a good player. He’s made a lot of plays for us over his career, and it would be a big boost if we can get him out there.”
Tillman’s return could provide a much-needed spark for rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who has struggled to find rhythm through his first four starts.
“Just bringing that big-body receiver, get some more size out there,” Tillman said . “I feel like I can make some plays for this team. We have another playmaker out there and also someone who’s going to help in the run game. We have good running backs.”
The Browns are a 2.5-point road favorite against the Jets on Sunday.
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