Jets WR Jamison Crowder paying no mind to trade rumors

Jamison Crowder is not giving much thought to trade rumors as the Nov. 2 deadline draws near.

The 28-year-old receiver is in the final year of his contract and his 1-4 Jets are not contenders. That makes Crowder a logical trade chip.

He gets that, but he’s also not thinking about the swirling rumors very much.

“It’s something that I don’t pay attention to,” Crowder said Friday. “Obviously, it’s a business, but my main focus is to come out each day and prepare for this week. That’s just how I view it.”

Crowder added that he hasn’t thought about his long-term future or having a role with the Jets beyond this season. Rather, he just wants to focus on his job.

However, trading Crowder could net the Jets some additional draft capital. His departure would also create more opportunities for rookie Elijah Moore in the slot. On the downside, the Jets don’t exactly have a high-functioning offense right now; taking an experienced target away from Zach Wilson could prove detrimental to the young quarterback.

Crowder has 11 catches for 85 yards and a score over two games this season.

Crowder is not the only Jets being mentioned in trade rumors. Safety Marcus Maye said that he wants to remain with the Jets on Thursday, but he is playing on a $10.6 million franchise tag. That’s a relatively cheap cost for a contender, and the Jets couldn’t sign Maye to a long-term extension during the offseason. However, Maye is facing potential discipline from the league following a February DUI arrest in Florida. That could complicate matters.

“They know I want to be here,” Maye said, referring to the Jets.

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