ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter reports that the Jets have acquired receiver Braylon Edwards in exchange for wideout Chansi Stuckey, linebacker Jason Trusnick and two draft picks believed to be third and fifth rounders.

This is an interesting move for both sides. Because of Edwards’ recent off-field incident, his trade value was never lower, so the Jets jumped on the opportunity to acquire him even though he could inevitably be suspended. If he isn’t suspended and he winds up turning his career around with a this fresh start in New York, then the Jets accomplish their goal of adding a No. 1 (caliber) receiver for rookie QB Mark Sanchez.

For the Browns, this couldn’t have worked out better. They lose a No. 1 receiver, but a No. 1 receiver that is facing a possible suspension, had worn out his welcome in Cleveland and one that had done nothing to deserve a long-term contract. Even though his trade value was low, they faced not getting anything in return for him if he walked via free agency this offseason. But now they get a couple of players that Eric Mangini is familiar with in Stuckey and Trusnick, plus draft picks.

Now that Edwards is gone, Cleveland can give more opportunities to rookie Mohamed Massaquoi and Joshua Cribbs in the offense. The second round pick Massaquoi had a breakout game against the Bengals and could develop into the Browns’ new No. 1 receiver.

This deal has the potential have working out for both teams as long as Edwards pans out for the Jets. And even if he doesn’t produce, they didn’t give up much in the deal outside of maybe the third rounder.

This is interesting news to say the least. Sometimes players just need a change of scenery to reach their potential, and Edwards had definitely worn out his welcome in Cleveland. I believe that Jerricho Cotchery is a better wide receiver right now, but Edwards does have superior size and strength, even if he doesn’t have Cotchery’s hands our route-running ability. For the time being, Cotchery will still be the Jets’ WR1, but they’ll try to get Edwards involved and see if he responds.

For the Browns, this is a vote of confidence for rookie wideout Mohamed Massaquoi, who had a great game Sunday against the Bengals, showing flashes that he could potentially develop in to a go-to WR in the NFL. This boosts his already high stock this week on the waiver wire, and fantasy owners should add him if they have a spot available. Meanwhile, Chansi Stuckey is having a disappointing season, so he should be avoided until the Browns prove that they’re going to use him.

Even following his rough outing in the Jets’ second preseason game on Monday night, head coach Rex Ryan named rookie Mark Sanchez the team’s starting quarterback.

From FoxSports.com:

Despite a rough start against the Ravens in his last preseason game, Sanchez never lost his cool and battled back. The team has been impressed with his command of the huddle and the offense. Sources say the team has been impressed with how much he has not looked like a rookie. Drafted out of USC, Sanchez has gone 6-of-12 in two preseason games, with one touchdown pass and one interception.

Clemens, in his fourth season, is 9-of-14 for 84 yards in the preseason. He also has one score and one pick. Entering his fourth season with the Jets after being a second-round pick in 2006, Clemens also had a solid but unspectacular camp, but threw 12 interceptions compared to the rookie’s five.

I’m sure Ryan would have wanted a better performance out of Sanchez on Monday night before he made his decision official, but it’s not like Clemens did anything this summer to merit the job, so why delay the announcement?

The good news for Sanchez is that the Jets offensive line is solid. They also have a trio of backs in Leon Washington, Thomas Jones and rookie Shonn Greene that are more than capable of taking some of the pressure off Sanchez in his first year.

The bad news is that the Jets aren’t giving Sanchez a lot to work with in terms of receivers. Jerricho Cotchery is underrated and has been a consistent, productive receiver throughout his career. But he’s not a player that will keep defensive coordinators up at night and after him, the Jets will rely heavily on the inexperienced crop of Chansi Stuckey, David Clowney and Brad Smith.

If Sanchez continues to show the poise he did on Monday night when things weren’t going his way, he should do fine. That’s not to say that he’ll have a Matt Ryan or Joe Flacco-type rookie year and lead the Jets to the playoffs, but success can’t always measured in whether or not a quarterback can get his team to the postseason. (Especially if said quarterback is a rookie.)

Don’t go crazy on draft day and pick Sanchez in the middle rounds. He’s a rookie QB, and they’re notoriously undependable in fantasy circles, especially with all the depth available in leagues that only start one QB. It probably would have been better for the Jets WRs (especially Cotchery) if Clemens had won the job, as the two had shown a nice rapport in the past. Sanchez will no doubt have his ups and downs, so that means the Jets receivers are likely to as well.