Jets Ink Ex-Cowboy Tackle Tyron Smith
The New York Jets and Joe Douglas got their man! Tyron Smith signs with the Jets after all, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $20 million with incentives. Smith, 33, has been regarded as one of the game's best tackles, and was named Second Team All Pro after a season in which he had an "89.1 percent pass block rate" according to ESPN. Smith was released by the Dallas Cowboys who appear to be retooling in many respects this off-season. The Jets now have a totally restructured offensive line with Smith at left tackle, John Simpson, whom they signed as a free agent, via the Baltimore Ravens, at left guard. Joe Tippman firmly set at center, Alijah-Vera Tucker at right guard, and newly acquired Morgan Moses at right tackle. On paper it is certainly a better offensive line than what the Jets trotted out last season. Last season was a bounce back year for Smith, who played in 13 games. Prior to that he battled through injuries from 2020 through 2022. The Jets hope he can co