“It was Reich who selected Pierce in the second round of the 2022 draft,” Hughes wrote. “As a rookie, he caught 41 passes for 593 yards and two touchdowns. Since then, he has developed into one of the league’s ascending receivers, finishing the 2025 season with 47 receptions for 1,003 yards and six scores. The obstacle for the Jets is cost. Pierce is widely viewed as the top wide receiver potentially available, particularly if the Cowboys place the franchise tag on George Pickens. With multiple teams expected to pursue him, the Jets may need to exceed an already projected $20 million annual salary to land him.”
