Jets Rumors: Dalvin Cook, Carl Lawson Among Trade Candidates at 2023 NFL Deadline

The New York Jets could be busy ahead of the Oct. 31 NFL trade deadline.

The Athletic's Dianna Russini noted that general manager Joe Douglas has "his phone lines open for a trade partner to deal receiver Mecole Hardman" and added she's "hearing that the team would be willing to move on from edge-rusher Carl Lawson."

Additionally, "it's possible" the Jets may even be willing to trade one of their high-profile signings from this offseason, running back Dalvin Cook.

With Breece Hall no longer limited after the team worked him back into the fold slowly to start the season following his torn ACL last October—he rushed for 177 yards and a touchdown against the Denver Broncos this past week—and Michael Carter also available, Cook is expendable.

While Hall is averaging an impressive 7.2 yards per carry on 54 rushes this season, Cook has been dreadful, offering just 2.7 yards per carry on 36 rushes. Hall has 387 yards and a score through five games; Cook has 97 yards and zero touchdowns.

If the Jets are hoping to land playmakers at other positions or future draft assets, Cook is an obvious trade target. His signing has not proven to be a valuable addition.

Ditto for Hardman. He's been a complete non-factor thus far this season, with just one reception for six yards. While the passing game has been a struggle in general after Aaron Rodgers' injury—Zach Wilson's issues have carried over from the past two seasons—wideouts Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb are clearly above Hardman in the pecking order, and Xavier Gipson looms as well.

Hardman sounds open to a trade:

As for Lawson, the 28-year-old was a healthy scratch in Week 5, similar to Hardman. He's made little on-field impact, with three tackles across three games (a back injury kept him sidelined in Week 1).

The Jets are deep on the defensive line, making Lawson surplus to requirements. His time appears to be up in New York.