New York Jets re-sign Berrios, Add OG Tomlinson and TE Uzomah

The New York Jets have been busy on the first day of free agency in the NFL, re-signing one of their more popular players from last season, and bringing in much needed help for the offensive line.

The Jets announced the signing of wide receiver/special teams ace Braxton Berrios to a two-year deal, worth $12 million, with $7 million guaranteed.

In addition, the team inked former San Francisco 49ers guard Laken Tomlinson to a three-year $41 million deal, with $27 million guaranteed.

The Jets also signed former Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah to a three-year deal, $24 million deal. Running back Tevin Coleman also re-upped with Gang Green.

Signing Tomlinson is a huge move for the Jets, who are in need of adding to their offensive line. The Jets like what they have in Alijah-Vera Tucker at left guard, so Tomlinson fits perfectly at right guard.

The Jets, who re-signed guard/tackle Connor McDermmott to a one-year deal as well, may not be done adding to the O-line. With the draft and more free agents available, right tackle and/or left tackle could also be addressed.

Meanwhile, the return of Berrios should please a lot of Jets fans. Berrios was electric last season as both a receiver and special teams return man. He had 46 catches for 431 yards, and proved to be incredibly valuable to quarterback Zach Wilson on third down. In addition, Berrios led the league in kick return average at 30.4 yards, and even had a 102 yard touchdown against Jacksonville.

Uzomah departs the AFC Champion Bengals to join a Jets team that is dire need of a pass catching tight end. This past season, Uzomah set career highs in receptions (49), receiving yards (493) and touchdowns (five). In the playoffs, he had 15 catches and a touchdown. He was injured in the AFC Title game, but came back to haul in two passes for 11 yards in Super Bowl LVI.

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