Second year wideout is no secret Elijah Moore is increasingly frustrated with his role, or lack thereof. new york jets We have expressed concern about his usage and low targeting frequency this season. He was the 34th overall pick in last year’s draft, going so far as to request a trade in early October.
Moore’s concerns resurfaced when he spoke to media on Sunday after the Jets lost 22-17 to the New England Patriots.
Moore had 0 catches on 1 target that day. He’s been targeted 30 times this season, and in the last three games he’s only received nine looks.
“After all, this [about] A legacy,” Moore said of why he decided to ask for the trade. “I love football and I know a lot of people do. [are] A lot of behind-the-scenes stuff that happened to my reaction to it that I want to keep inside. it is what it is. “
New York reportedly has no plans to trade Moore who struggled to come up with an answer When asked about his on-field chemistry with Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, he has a pass completion rate of just 54.9% in five games this season.
“I don’t know either,” said Moore. “I couldn’t even tell you. I don’t have a ball. I don’t know.”
One of the Jets’ most explosive players, Moore has 16 receptions for 203 yards and no scores this season. His 30 targets are rookie receiver Garrett Wilson (59), tight end Tyler Conklin (48), veteran wideout Corey Davis (34), and running backs Brees Hall and Michael Carter (31). ), the sixth-most on the team.
Last year, Moore caught 43 passes and led all receivers on the Jets in target (77), receiving yards (538) and receiving touchdowns (5). These numbers are for first round selection Kadarius Toney (420 receiving yards, 0 TD) and all four other round two wide receiver picks — Londale Moore (435 yards, 1 TD), Dee Eskridge (64 yards, 1 TD), Tutu Atwell (54 yards, 0 TD) and Terrace Marshall Jr. (138 yards, 0 TD).
The Jets (5-3) are No. 2 in the AFC East heading into Week 9 against division leader Buffalo (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET).
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