Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson said he is hopeful to be “a Jet for life” when asked about contract discussions between him and the Jets.

Wilson told reporters he has had contract talks “here and there” with the team. It doesn’t sound like anything is imminent, but at least some progress has been made. The Jets picked up Wilson’s fifth-year option this offseason, keeping him under contract through 2026 with a $16.8 million cap hit for the final year. Wilson has yet to have a true breakout season, peaking at 1,104 yards on 101 grabs last year. On the other hand, he has been plagued by subpar to downright awful quarterback play for three seasons, depressing his counting stats. It’s possible things turn around in that department with Justin Fields under center this year, though Fields has been an erratic, run-first passer for much of his career.