FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson said he's "super pumped" to be back on the field after missing two games with a knee injury. He's not super pumped that cornerback Sauce Gardner isn't there with him.

Commenting for the first time since Gardner and Quinnen Williams were traded, Wilson said Thursday he trusts the front office and its roster-building philosophy, but he acknowledged that it was difficult to lose Gardner.

"My emotions, like that side of it, I hate it, I hate it, you know what I'm saying?" said Wilson, drafted 10th overall in 2022 -- six spots after Gardner. "I play football. I play with my brothers. I get to know my brothers. I hate it, but I'm paid to play football. No one cares if I hate it. Go catch the ball. You know what I'm saying

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