Jets’ Allen Lazard shows early chemistry with Aaron Rodgers

Observations from the Jets’ first training camp practice on Wednesday.

Leaping Lazard

WR Allen Lazardhad a strong first practice.

Lazard made a nice adjustment on the first pass of the day from Aaron Rodgersand later caught a touchdown in a red-zone period, showing his chemistry with Rodgers.

Jets receiver Allen Lazard, catching a pass during OTAs earlier in the year, had a strong opening day of training camp.
Jets receiver Allen Lazard, catching a pass during OTAs earlier in the year, had a strong opening day of training camp. Bill Kostroun / New York Post

Get in line

The offensive line is still missing some key pieces.

Starting RT Morgan Moses did not practice at all and RG Alijah Vera-Tucker did not participate in team drills.

This group is going to need time together to jell.

Caught my eye

Rookie CB Qwan’tez Stiggers intercepted a pass from rookie QB Andrew Peasley in a seven-on-seven drill. Stiggers made plays in the spring and that continued Wednesday.

Rodgers report

Rodgers went 4-for-9 in team drills.

Aaron Rodgers is all smiles while talking to the media during the first day of Jets training camp.
Aaron Rodgers is all smiles while talking to the media during the first day of Jets training camp. Bill Kostroun / New York Post

He misfired on a few passes but finished things off with a touchdown in a red-zone period to Lazard.

He had one bad red-zone period, where he went 1-for-4.

Injury report

Moses worked on a side field with trainers during practice.

Moses is recovering from pectoral surgery.

Vera-Tucker participated in individual drills but sat out the team periods.

He is recovering from a torn Achilles.

WR Mike Williams and FB Nick Bawden are on PUP and worked on a separate field.

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