FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets will release wide receiver Denzel Mims if they don't find a trade partner for the disappointing 2020 second-round draft pick, two people with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.
Mims requested a trade last summer when he became unhappy about his reduced role in the offense. New York chose to instead keep the former Baylor star, but he finished with just 11 catches for 186 yards.
The 25-year-old Mims will now get a fresh start elsewhere, according to the people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce its intentions.
The New York Post first reported the Jets' plan to trade or release Mims, who was excused from joining the team when rookies and veterans reported for training camp Wednesday. The team's first camp practice with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback is scheduled for Thursday.
In three seasons with New York, Mims had 42 catches for 676 yards and no touchdowns in 30 games, including 15 starts.
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