The Jets offense will get an in-house boost with the return of star wideout Garrett Wilson, who was limited to just eight games last season due to a knee injury. But the Jets could also take an aggressive approach in free agency and pair Wilson with another 1,000-yard receiver.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Former Indianapolis Colts standout Alec Pierce is a potential option<\/a> for New York, according to SNY\u2019s Connor Hughes. After George Pickens, Pierce is considered the best available free agent WR. And he has a history with the Jets\u2019 new OC. \u201cIt was Reich who selected Pierce in the second round of the 2022 draft,\u201d Hughes noted.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you like our content, choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alec Pierce could add new dimension to Jets offense as ideal WR2\u00a0 Sep 7, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) leaps to catch the ball in the second half against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images | Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images<\/p>\n The 25-year-old receiver broke out with 47 receptions for 1,003 yards and 6 scores in 15 games last season, building on an 824-yard, 7-touchdown showing in 2024.<\/p>\n The fourth-year wideout possesses elite speed and is capable of taking the top off a defense. However, at 6\u20193\u201d, 211 pounds, Pierce boasts size that suggests he\u2019s capable of being more than a high-end vertical threat.\u00a0<\/p>\n Stylistically, Pierce is a good fit with Wilson. The Jets\u2019 veteran WR is a versatile playmaker who excels with the ball in his hands. Meanwhile, Pierce has demonstrated that he doesn\u2019t need a ton of targets to impact a game.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pierce could add a new dimension to the Jets offense with his big-play ability. And his presence would open up space for Wilson to operate, making him an ideal WR2 for New York.\u00a0<\/p>\n Of course, there is a downside. As one of the top wideouts available, Pierce is projected to ink a deal that would pay him north of $20 million a year.\u00a0<\/p>\n That\u2019s a major commitment to a WR2 for a Jets team that\u2019s not expected to sniff the playoffs in 2026. But New York is one of the few teams that can afford Pierce\u2019s services. The Jets enter free agency with around $83 million in cap space \u2013 the third-most in the league<\/a>, according to spotrac.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Indianapolis](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01kh6wzz9sxjeebhmnts.jpg\" "\\"Indianapolis")
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