NFL Trade Rumor: New York Jets emerge as a top landing spot for $4.6M New England Patriots star WR | NFL News
The New England Patriots’ star player DeMario Douglas is being rumored to be traded ahead of the upcoming season ever since the team signed A.J. Brown and free agent Romeo Doubs. While DeMario Douglas has been a regular at the team’s OTAs and minicamps, it seems the New York Jets have emerged as a potential landing spot for him.
Which teams are interested in DeMario Douglas?
While a number of rival teams have been linked to the New England Patriots’ popular wide receiver DeMario Douglas, as per NFL insiders, the New York Jets could be eyeing him ahead of the new season.
What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?
A few days ago, Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay noted, “While Douglas was one of New England’s more consistent pass-catchers during his first two seasons in the NFL, the team’s ascension back into contention coincided with a reduction in usage for the 2023 sixth-rounder. He posted career lows in targets (46), receptions (31) and receiving yardage (447) last year, opening the door for a potential exit this offseason.”Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay added, “If Douglas does hit free agency, expect him to generate a lot of interest from receiver-needy squads. The New York Jets would be a strong candidate to poach from a divisional rival, adding him to a thin receiver’s room that only goes about four deep right now. Potential Landing Spot: New York Jets.”
Contract details and salary cap implications
For the New England Patriots, trading DeMario Douglas would instantly clear his entire $3.67 million base salary from the team’s books.This would create $3,674,000 in immediate salary cap space for the team even though the New England Patriots would be hit with a $33,333 dead cap charge.
How could the trade impact the teams?
For the New England Patriots, trading DeMario Douglas would allow the team to sign more young players and clear a crowded receiver room.For the New York Jets, trading for DeMario Douglas would be relatively affordable for the team as he becomes a quick, reliable slot receiver.