The Jacksonville Jaguars are keeping an eye on wide receivers who could be available at the Nov. 1 trade deadline and beyond, according to a Monday morning report.
“It would seem to make sense that they’d be sellers,” Mia O’Brien of 1010XL reported. “However, and this is a huge development for the Jaguars front office, I have been told by several sources that they are monitoring which pass catchers could be available at Tuesday’s deadline, as well as going into the offseason.”
The Jaguars spent big in the offseason to add free agents Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, and Evan Engram. While those three players are top three on the team in receiving yards, Jacksonville has been unable to stretch the field at all with deep passes.
Lawrence hasn't thrown a pass exceeding 30+ yards since week 5 pic.twitter.com/YhUTUW0IMg
— Laurie Fitzpatrick (@LaurieFitzptrck) October 31, 2022
Among the players who have been rumored to possibly be available are Elijah Moore of the New York Jets and Chase Claypool of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Moore, 22, reportedly requested a trade after catching only one pass for 11 yards against the Miami Dolphins in Week 5 and zero passes in a Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers. He was held out of action in Week 7 and returned Sunday, but again finished without a reception.
Elijah Moore on his chemistry with #Jets QB Zach Wilson: “I don’t get the ball. I don’t know.”
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 30, 2022
There hasn’t been much indication that the Steelers would want to part with Claypool, but with Diontae Johnson, George Pickens, and Pat Freiermuth have all emerged as bigger parts of the team’s passing offense. At 2-6, Pittsburgh may be ready to part with Claypool, who is in year three of his rookie contract.
