Breaking: Jets trade WR Denzel Mims to the Lions
The Detroit Lions have landed disgruntled wide receiver Denzel Mims from the New York Jets, according to Connor Hughes.
The former Jets second-round pick receiver, Denzel Mims, was primed to be off the roster in 2023, and now we know he will be. There were rumors swirling that the Patriots and Steelers had an interest in Mims, but the Lions were able to swipe him away before the Jets released him.
Mims was selected 59th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Baylor, and the 25-year-old struggled to break out while catching passes from Zach Wilson, the team’s number two overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Mims has totaled 676 receiving yards and no touchdowns with 42 receptions on 92 targets in three seasons. His best season came prior to Wilson’s arrival when Mims had 357 receiving yards on 23 catches.
He’s missed 20 career games while battling with injuries throughout his career suffering hamstring maladies, hand injuries, a concussion, and placement on the COVID-19 list.
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