Jets’ Elijah Moore bemoans low usage, discusses trade request

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It is no secret that second-year wideout Elijah Moore has grown more and more pissed off along with his function — or lack thereof — with the New York Jets this season, having voiced considerations about his low utilization and goal frequency. The thirty fourth decide in final yr’s draft even went as far as to request a trade in early October.

Moore’s considerations resurfaced Sunday, when he spoke with the media after the Jets’ 22-17 loss to the New England Patriots.

On the day, Moore had zero catches on one goal. He is been focused 30 occasions this season, and acquired simply 9 seems to be over the previous three video games.

“On the finish of the day, that is [about] a legacy,” Moore stated about why he determined to ask for a commerce. “I really like soccer so much, and I do know lots of people do. There [are] a variety of issues behind the scenes I might fairly maintain inside that occurred towards my response for that. It’s what it’s.”

New York reportedly has no plans to commerce Moore, who struggled to give an answer when requested about his on-field chemistry with Zach Wilson, the Jets quarterback who’s finishing simply 54.9% of his passes in 5 video games this season.

“I do not even know,” Moore stated. “I could not even let you know. I do not get the ball. I do not know.”

Moore — arguably one of many Jets’ most explosive gamers — has 16 receptions this season for 203 yards and no scores. His 30 targets are the sixth-most on the workforce behind rookie receiver Garrett Wilson (59), tight finish Tyler Conklin (48), veteran wideout Corey Davis (34) and working backs Breece Hall and Michael Carter (31).

Final yr, Moore caught 43 passes whereas main all Jets receivers in targets (77), receiving yards (538) and receiving touchdowns (5). These figures topped first-round choice Kadarius Toney (420 receiving yards, 0 TDs) and all 4 of the opposite second-round broad receiver picks — Rondale Moore (435 yards, one TD), Dee Eskridge (64 yards, one TD), Tutu Atwell (54 yards, 0 TDs) and Terrace Marshall Jr. (138 yards, 0 TDs).

The Jets (5-3) are second within the AFC East heading into Week 9, when they’ll face division-leader Buffalo (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET).