The Jets will make a splash to help their offensive line. They have agreed to terms with Connor McGovern, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News tweets.
McGovern, who played both center and guard in Denver, agreed to a three-year, $27MM deal, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero (on Twitter). McGovern will receive $18MM fully guaranteed.
Gang Green was eyeing top guards Joe Thuney and Graham Glasgow, but the Patriots franchise-tagged the former and the Broncos nabbed the latter. The Broncos submitted an offer to keep McGovern but withdrew it after Glasgow signed. That will lead the former fifth-round Broncos pick to the Jets, who have been busy attempting to fortify their front.
McGovern graded as Pro Football Focus’ No. 11 center last season — well ahead of Jets options Ryan Kalil and Jonotthan Harrison. The elder of the NFL’s two Connor McGoverns, the ex-Mizzou lineman started 31 games over the past two seasons and helped Phillip Lindsay become the first UDFA in NFL history to begin his career with two 1,000-yard seasons.
While the Jets are likely not done, they have paid starter money to McGovern and tackle George Fant. They have also re-signed Alex Lewis at $6MM AAV, likely to play left guard. The Jets have been linked to tackles in the draft. Longtime right guard Brian Winters remains on the roster but is a candidate to be a cap casualty under new GM Joe Douglas.
Is this guy any good
He’s probably middle of the road from what we’ve seen here in Denver. Not great, not terrible.
Solid move for Jets- they’re not overpaying