New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard is not the first receiver in NFL history to play well for a stretch of his career but begin to falter once an all-time great quarterback leaves. He just happens to be the latest example. In the case of the Jets, though, the Lazard signing has been nothing short of a disaster.

The New York Jets granted wide receiver Allen Lazard permission to seek a trade, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Jets are still open to keeping the veteran, Schefter adds.Lazard signed a four-year,

The New York Jets gave permission to veteran wide receiver Allen Lazard to seek a trade this week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter also reported that the Jets are open to bringing him back.