Jets reportedly asked Browns about trading for No. 1 pick
Before the New York Jets landed the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft via trade, they were reportedly looking to make an even bigger splash.
According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the Jets had asked the Cleveland Browns about acquiring the No. 1 overall pick, but were obviously unsuccessful.
The Jets instead ended up trading several picks for the No. 3 overall selection once it became clear that free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins was going to turn them down.
It’s unclear what precluded the Jets from pulling the trigger. The price tag certainly may have been an issue, or they may have been dragging their feet thanks to the ongoing pursuit of Cousins. In the end, if it’s a quarterback the Jets want, they’re still in position to get one — they just may not have the full array of options available to them by the time their pick rolls around.
