Lazard was benched midway through his first season in New York and despite some positive moments with Rodgers under center, struggled again in Year 2 with the organization. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Monday that the Jets have given Lazard permission to talk to other teams about a potential trade.

New York is expected to be aggressive during free agency but that could mean multiple things including but not limited to going big-game hunting in key positions at edge rusher, or facilitating a trade needed across the board for each teammate.

The New York Jets are released All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams, ending their short partnership. The Jets also are actively trying to trade former Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard. The moves come as the Jets are set to part ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers after two seasons.

The New York Jets traded for Aaron Rodgers ... Now it looks like Lazard might be following Rodgers out the door. The Jets have given Lazard permission to seek a trade, according to ESPN's Adam ...