Denzel Mims has requested a trade out of New York. The former second-round pick of the Jets out of Baylor, through his agent Ron Slavin, told the team that he wants out after falling out of the wide receiver rotation. In a statement, Slavin says Mims "has been given no opportunities with the starting offense to get in a groove with them" and that a trade is the only option as the club has stated they will not release him. 

Mims was limited to nine games during his rookie season due to a hamstring issue and then played in just 40% of the offensive snaps in 2021. When he's seen playing time, he has yet to flash that second-round potential, hauling in 31 of his 67 career targets (46.3%) for 490 yards. 

With Garrett Wilson, Elijah Moore, Corey Davis, and Braxton Berrios making up the top of New York's wide receiver depth chart, a change of scenery is likely needed for Mims not only to see more playing time but to produce on a more consistent basis. Below, we've highlighted a handful of receiver-needy teams that could be an option for GM Joe Douglas if he decides to grant Mims' trade request. 

5. Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons are in a transition period after trading Matt Ryan to the Colts this offseason. They do have some top-tier young pass-catching weapons like tight end Kyle Pitts and first-round receiver Drake London, but there isn't much beyond that. Bryan Edwards, who was acquired by the team in an offseason trade with the Raiders this past May, and Olamide Zaccheaus are the next two pieces at receiver behind London, so there is room to add some competition. 

4. Chicago Bears

The Bears don't have much going on at the wide receiver unit outside of Darnell Mooney. Equanimeous St. Brown and Byron Pringle are the next two receivers up behind Mooney, which doesn't leave second-year quarterback Justin Fields a lot to work with.