New York Jets may target Demario Douglas if released by Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:39 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Demario Douglas, a receiver for the New England Patriots, may face release as the team finalizes its roster. With a crowded receiving group, Douglas's decrease in usage during the 2023 season has raised questions about his future. If cut, sources indicate the New York Jets could be interested in signing Douglas to bolster their receiving corps, which currently lacks depth. Douglas has one year remaining on his contract before hitting free agency, while teammate Efton Chism III could also be vulnerable in roster decisions.
- •Patriots face tough decisions in their wide receiver room.
- •Douglas recorded career lows in targets and receptions last season.
- •New York Jets viewed as potential landing spot for Douglas.
- •Jets currently have a thin receiving corps with only a few proven options.
- •Chism may also be fighting for a roster spot alongside Douglas.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots Rival Named Potential Landing Spot For Receiver Who Could Be Cut
"The New England Patriots may have to make some tough decisions in the wide receiver room when they finalize their roster.
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