Garrett Wilson enters the 2026 NFL season as the New York Jets’ clear top wide receiver after a 2025 campaign cut short by a knee injury that limited him to seven games and 395 receiving yards. Fully recovered and under a new four-year extension, Wilson benefits from quarterback Geno Smith’s arrival via trade, which upgrades the passing attack alongside an improved offensive line and added weapons including rookies Omar Cooper Jr. and Kenyon Sadiq plus Adonai Mitchell. Training camp reports highlighted strong early chemistry between Wilson and Smith, positioning the 26-year-old for a high-volume role despite a deeper receiving room. A full 17-game slate with stable quarterback play and favorable early schedule matchups could support a return to the 1,000-yard level Wilson reached in his first three seasons, though target competition and any recurrence of injury remain key variables for total yardage.