New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson was supposed to be part of a historic rookie class in 2022. He was expected to be one of the foundational pieces that changed life forever in Florham Park, alongside cornerback Sauce Gardner and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson.

After four seasons, though, not only has that group failed to produce a winning season, but it has now lost its highest pick.

The trade of Gardner to Indianapolis — and Quinnen Williams to Dallas a few hours later — sent shockwaves through the locker room.

As a leader of the team and arguably its most talented player, Wilson spoke to the media this week about the roster shake-up. Instead of voicing frustration, the Pro Bowler continued to back the Jets’ direction.

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The Ohio State product admitted Thursday he was “shocked” by the news of the Jets’ deadline moves. He said he and Gardner had grown up together in the organization from the very start of their NFL careers.

Now, their futures will be spent apart.

While Wilson could be angry with the Jets because of those trades, the wideout has taken a more reflective view — one grounded in trust for the organization.

“I don’t get paid to have a vision — [the Jets] do, and they’ve got one,” Wilson said. “I’ve got to trust it, man. I do. My emotions, that side of it… I hate it.”

Wilson is the first receiver in franchise history to record 1,000-yard seasons in each of his first three years with the team. He has a chance to reach that mark again this year as the Jets’ lone established receiving threat.

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But as the team’s top offensive player, Wilson has had to endure the frustrations of the organization’s growing 14-year playoff drought. The benefit of playing alongside other young stars was that the group could grow together.

Two of those stars — Williams and Gardner — are gone now. And Wilson knows exactly what that means and what he must do to remain a key part of the Jets’ plans.

“I’m paid to play football,” Wilson said. “No one cares if I hate it. Go catch the ball. That’s how I see it. That’s what I’m going to do — I’m going to do my job to the best of my abilities so that stuff like that, they feel like they can keep us all together.

“That’s the reality — you don’t win games, things change.”

Wilson’s future with Jets

The good news for New York is that Wilson has completely bought into the front office’s plan for the future. With five first-round draft selections in the next two drafts, the Jets should be able to add the kind of talent that finally ends their playoff drought.

After signing a four-year extension that pays him among the top five highest-earning receivers in the league, Wilson is well compensated for his work in Florham Park.

With the organization turning down all trade inquiries for him, the Jets clearly see Wilson as a pillar of their future success. His loyalty, therefore, is strong enough to withstand the disappointment of seeing teammates shipped off elsewhere.

Wilson is here to stay — and shocked though he may be, the Jets’ star receiver still believes in the regime leading the rebuild.