The New York Jets still have some tasks to complete before training camp begins. According to Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report, one of those should be signing veteran wide receiver Tyler Boyd, formerly of the Tennessee Titans.
“Adding another proven pass catcher wouldn’t hurt Justin Fields’ supporting cast,” Knox wrote. “Garrett Wilson is a legitimate No. 1 option, and while Josh Reynolds and rookie tight end Mason Taylor were smart additions, the Jets still lack depth at the wide receiver position. Signing a veteran like Keenan Allen or Tyler Boyd would make sense.”
Boyd, 30, has scored 31 career touchdowns over his nine years in the NFL.
Bringing in Boyd wouldn’t grab headlines or light up the national sports shows. But it would align with Jets head coach Aaron Glenn’s offseason theme of “moving in silence.”
A second-round pick (No. 55 overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft, Boyd spent eight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before joining the Titans. He topped 1,000 receiving yards only twice—just barely in both 2018 (1,028) and 2019 (1,046)—and has never made a Pro Bowl or earned All-Pro recognition.
While he may not offer a high ceiling, Boyd brings steady production. He’s posted at least 600 receiving yards and 54 catches in seven of his nine NFL seasons.
The Jets currently lack a clearly defined No. 2 receiver, and while Boyd may not be the definitive answer, he would give Fields a dependable option in 2025.
Boyd also caught Jets fans’ attention last year when he commented that star cornerback Sauce Gardner was “beatable” ahead of a matchup with the Titans. The Jets won that game 24-17, holding Boyd to just two catches for 26 yards.
Low-Risk, High-Floor Addition
In 2024, Boyd signed a one-year, $2.4 million deal with Tennessee, including just $1.2 million in guarantees. He went on to have his worst season, finishing with 39 catches for 390 yards and no touchdowns—the first scoreless year of his career despite playing 16 games.
Spotrac projects Boyd’s current market value at around $2.2 million annually, which would rank 90th among NFL receivers in terms of salary.
Boyd doesn’t need to be a game-changer for the Jets. With a roster full of uncertainties at wide receiver, Boyd would provide veteran stability and serve as a reliable insurance policy. Sometimes, just being steady—being Clark Kent, not Superman—is enough.