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Cole’s signing doesn’t necessarily indicate that Jamison Crowder is on his way. Cole has the ability to line up outside, while Crowder remains in the slot, which means the two can coexist in the New York offensive.
That being said, Crowder’s future with Gang Green now looks darker than at the beginning of the free agency. The option to interrupt Crowder and enroll JuJu Smith-Schuster is now disabled, but there is still a chance that Douglas will pick a receiver at the start of the 202 NFL project. Such a move would indicate a desire to become younger in this field. position, leaving Crowder outside as a potential accident.
Crowder has been the Jets’ most consistent wide receiver in the last two seasons and would add a lot of value to New York’s passing attack in 2021. The closet is a little busier now that Cole is on board, though, and he might it fills even more to the point where Crowder is finally shown the door.