The Jets’ wide receiver room could have a new face this season and it may be one familiar with the New York area.

SNY’s Connor Hughes reports that the Jets’ interest in Odell Beckham Jr. is "very real."

Aaron Rodgers and OBJ have a close relationship, and when the Jets contingent visited the future Hall of Fame quarterback in California earlier this month, the receiver's name was brought up. Rodgers spoke glowingly of OBJ and other players like Marcedes Lewis, Allen Lazard -- whom the Jets signed -- and Randall Cobb.

It should be noted that a Jets-OBJ deal is not imminent, but Rodgers has a desire to play with him and both have discussed playing together in New York. There’s also mutual interest between the team and receiver, and It’s up to both sides to find a price that works.

This news comes on the same day the Jets reshaped their wide receiver group. They signed former Kansas City Chiefs wideout Mecole Hardman and traded Elijah Moore to the Cleveland Browns, along with a third-round pick, for Cleveland's second-round pick in this year's draft -- the No. 42 overall pick.

OBJ last played for the Browns and Los Angeles Rams in 2021. In 14 games, he caught 44 passes for 537 yards and five touchdowns. It was his performance in the Super Bowl, where he caught two touchdown passes, that helped the Rams win the championship.

It was also where the now 30-year-old tore his ACL and missed all of last season. While he was courted by teams like the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and Giants for a playoff run in 2022, he remained unsigned.

If the Jets were to sign OBJ, he would join Hardman, Lazard and Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson to bolster their air attack.

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