Garrett Wilson ready for ‘fun matchup’ with ex-Jets teammate D.J. Reed

Nypost · Sep 24, 2026 · 679 words · By Zach Braziller

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Garrett Wilson ready for ‘fun matchup’ with ex-Jets teammate D.J.

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Garrett Wilson ready for ‘fun matchup’ with ex-Jets teammate D.J.

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Common ground

Garrett Wilson was discussing the challenges the Lions present, from their explosive offense to their playmakers on defense.

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Claim 1: “Reed played a pivotal role early in Wilson’s NFL career. Their first summer together in 2022”

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Web search results confirm both were on the Jets in 2022; one source specifically mentions Garrett Wilson in July 2022 and another mentions D.J. Reed signing with the Jets prior to the 2022 season.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page lists notable alumni of Reed College, a distinguished liberal arts and sciences institution located in Portland, Oregon. The list includes individuals recognized for their achievements, alon…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Reed_College_people

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire is a 2005 American television action film directed by Aaron Norris and based on the popular 1993–2001 television series Walker, Texas Ranger starring Chuck Norris, …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thomas Woodrow Wilson (December 28, 1856 – February 3, 1924) was the 28th president of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. He was the only Democrat to serve as president during the Progressi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson

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Claim 2: “he has, however, been targeted just 14 times”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the number of targets for Garrett Wilson.

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Claim 3: “In two games, Wilson has 11 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown.”

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The specific stats (11 catches, 136 yards, 1 TD) are mentioned in one web search result. Other results for these stats refer to different players (e.g., Sammy Watkins).

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web search NEUTRAL — In the first game of the 1987 season, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rice went for eight receptions and 108 yards with a touchdown in a 30–17 loss.[107] The following week against the Cincinnati Ben…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Rice

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web search NEUTRAL — He's led the Jaguars in receiving over the first two weeks and filed an impressive seven catches for 98 yards in a Week 2 loss to the Broncos.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/fantasy/football/2026/…

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web search NEUTRAL — - Sammy Watkins, Bills, had 11 catches for 136 yards in Buffalo’s 22-17 win over the New York Jets. - Calvin Johnson, Lions, made 10 receptions for 137 yards and a TD to lead Detroit to a 24-20 win at…
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jan/3/nfl-today-we…

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Claim 4: “Wilson was a first-round draft pick”

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Wikipedia explicitly states Garrett Wilson was selected 10th overall by the Jets, confirming he was a first-round pick.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Garrett

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Garrett Paul Nussmeier (born February 7, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrett_Nussmeier

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Garrett Wilson (born July 22, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Bucke…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrett_Wilson

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Claim 5: “According to Pro Football Focus, he has registered a 65.4 defensive grade, which ranks 35th among 96 qualified cornerbacks.”

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The specific PFF grade of 65.4 and rank of 35th is mentioned in one web search result, but another web search result provides a different grade (63.1) for the 2026 season, making the specific claim a single-source match for that exact number.

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web search NEUTRAL — According to Pro Football Focus, he has registered a 65.4 defensive grade, which ranks 35th among 96 qualified cornerbacks. In two games, Wilson has 11 catches for 136 yards and a touchdown.
https://nypost.com/2026/09/24/sports/garrett-wilson-ready-fo…

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web search NEUTRAL — D.J. Reed is a cornerback for the Detroit Lions who earned a 63.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 47th among 98 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 62.7 ranked 45th among …
https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/dj-reed/26940

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web search NEUTRAL — That ranked sixth-best out of 96 qualified cornerbacks.Seattle had its cornerbacks playing with an extremely zone-heavy style. Only 15.2% of Reed’s 2021 coverage snaps were in man-to-man, per Pro Foot…
https://jetsxfactor.com/2022/03/18/ny-jets-cb-dj-reed-stats-…

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Claim 6: “In his third season with the Lions, Reed is off to a solid start.”

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Multiple web search results confirm D.J. Reed is currently a cornerback for the Detroit Lions.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Detroit Lions will be shorthanded in the trenches against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.Scruggs, Bartch and Borom were all offseason acquisitions, brought in to bolster Detroit’s offensive l…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7601404/2026/09/16/detroit-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lions cornerback D.J. Reed was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury.ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions released their first practice report of the new week, with two veterans missing pract…
https://www.mlive.com/lions/2026/09/detroit-lions-edge-defen…

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web search NEUTRAL — Veteran NFL cornerback DJ Reed signed with the Detroit Lions on a three-year, 48-million-dollar deal. Detroit addressed one of their glaring needs to help better their team for the upcoming season.
https://www.stadiumrant.com/cornerback-dj-reed-excellent-pic…

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Claim 7: “Reed had worked his way up the NFL ladder, from being a fifth-round draft pick to signing a three-year, $33 million deal with the Jets in 2022.”

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While one web source confirms the three-year, $33 million contract with the Jets in 2022, the claim that he was a 'fifth-round draft pick' is contradicted by the Wikipedia entry for D.J. Reed, which states he was selected by the San Francisco 49ers (the round is not specified in the snippet, but the claim of being a fifth-round pick is not corroborated by the provided Wikipedia text, and the contract part is corroborated). However, the 'fifth-round' detail is not explicitly disproven by the snippet, but the contract is verified.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 season was the New York Jets' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 64th overall, their fifth under general manager Joe Douglas and their third and final full season under …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_New_York_Jets_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the New York Jets' 55th in the National Football League (NFL), their 65th overall, their sixth and final under general manager Joe Douglas and their fourth and final under head coa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dennis Duane "D. J." Reed Jr. (born November 11, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the K…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._J._Reed

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Claim 8: “former Jets teammate D.J. Reed”

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Multiple independent web search results explicitly state that D.J. Reed is a former Jets teammate of Garrett Wilson.

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Claim 9: “the loss to the Packers, in which he had five catches for 57 yards and a touchdown.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a specific game against the Packers with these stats for Garrett Wilson.

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Claim 10: “Detroit’s defense has struggled, allowing a combined 71 points through two weeks against the Saints and Bills.”

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Claim 11: “He was undrafted, got to Seattle”

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The claim states D.J. Reed was 'undrafted'. However, the Wikipedia entry for D.J. Reed explicitly states he 'was selected by the San Francisco 49ers', meaning he was drafted.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the Seattle Seahawks' 49th in the National Football League (NFL), their 15th under general manager John Schneider and their first under head coach Mike Macdonald. The team improved…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL draft was the 90th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft was held at Lambeau Field and its adjacent Titletown District in…
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Claim 12: “The Jets were held to 10 points in the second half and overtime by the Packers”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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