Report: Chiefs, 49ers showed interest in trading for Garrett Wilson

The Chiefs and 49ers both traded for a receiver at this week's deadline, as Kansas City acquired Josh Downs and San Francisco brought in Keenan Allen.

But both clubs had a bigger fish in mind.

Per Rich Cimini of ESPN, both the Chiefs and 49ers showed interest in the Jets’ Garrett Wilson.

But, as Cimini notes, Wilson did not want to leave New York and the club did not want to trade Wilson, who’s arguably the team’s best player. The Jets view Wilson, who is under contract through 2030, as a foundational piece.

Wilson, the No. 10 overall pick of the 2022 draft, agreed to a four-year, $130 million deal in July. The Jets had previously exercised Wilson’s fifth-year option in April.

After registering over 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons, injuries limited Wilson to just seven games last season. He caught 36 passes for 395 yards with four touchdowns.

In eight games so far in 2026, Wilson has 43 receptions for 527 yards with three TDs.