FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims, who requested a trade last week because he's unhappy in a backup role, aired his frustration Wednesday after making the 53-man roster.
Mims, a 2020 second-round pick, believes he has shown his ability to start, but that the coaches refuse to see him as anything more than a backup.
"I feel like I already pretty much (proved it), from OTAs until now," he said. "I mean, they're pretty set on who they want."
Mims is behind Corey Davis, Elijah Moore and rookie Garrett Wilson among the outside receivers, according to coach Robert Saleh.