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Garrett Wilson Defends Jets After Stephen A. Smith's Critique

1/9/2026

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Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets defended his team after Stephen A. Smith criticized the franchise on First Take.
Smith said he would rather provoke food poisoning than play for the Jets, calling them a "football atrocity."
Wilson responded on social media, calling Smith a "sell out."
Wilson remains committed to the Jets after signing a long-term extension.
The Las Vegas Raiders also face criticism for dysfunction.

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Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets defended his team after Stephen A. Smith criticized the franchise on First Take.
Smith said he would rather provoke food poisoning than play for the Jets, calling them a "football atrocity."
Wilson responded on social media, calling Smith a "sell out."
Wilson remains committed to the Jets after signing a long-term extension.
The Las Vegas Raiders also face criticism for dysfunction.