Wide receiver Josh Doctson has become the third member of the New York Jets to opt-out of the 2020 season as the NFL prepares to operate in the wake of the ongoing health crisis. The team confirmed his placement on the reserve/opt-out list on Thursday afternoon.
Doctson, 27, was signed to a one-year deal this spring. valued at $825,000 that will carry over to next season. He joined the league as a first-round pick of Washington in 2016 (22nd overall). He dealt with an Achilles injury during his rookie season but recovered to score six touchdowns during the 2017 season.