The Jets have added some reinforcement to their offensive line. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports (via Twitter) that offensive tackle George Fant has inked a three-year deal with the Jets. The contract is worth $30MM, including $13.7MM guaranteed.
Fant made a name for himself when he switched from the Western Kentucky basketball team to the Western Kentucky football team. Despite only appearing in two collegiate games as a tight end, Fant still got a gig from the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
In his four years with the organization, Fant evolved into one of Seattle’s top rotational lineman. While his 2017 season was lost thanks to a torn ACL, he’s otherwise appeared in 46 games (24 starts) during his three healthy seasons.
There’s uncertainty throughout the entire Jets offensive line, so this probably won’t be their last notable move. With Sam Darnold entering a critical third season in the NFL, the front office will surely look to put him in every position to succeed.
Finally the Jets get someone to take there money
We are gonna miss him in Seattle.
Figured they would keep him but I think it is a bit too much money for a guy who is mostly a 6th OL. Who knows might work out he showed promise his rookie year.
This reeks of desperation
your comment?
Fant is very athlect for a big man. He can play a decent left tackle, and if you can get a left tackle at $10MM per, good deal.