If Aaron Rodgers doesn't run for vice president, it appears he'll have a solid offensive line in front of him.
The New York Jets are reportedly ready to make a splash by signing 33-year-old Tyron Smith, an eight-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman.
The longtime Dallas Cowboy was a second-team All-Pro selection last season.
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Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) in action during an NFC wild-card game against the San Francisco 49ers on January 16, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Earlier this week, the Jets acquired Morgan Moses to bolster their offensive line. Smith will now protect Rodgers' blind side, alongside Moses and Alijah Vera-Tucker.
Smith made the Pro Bowl in every season from 2013-2019 and in 2021, living up to his hype as the ninth overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
The Jets acquired Rodgers last year with hopes of making the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith during an NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on August 20, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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However, Rodgers ruptured his Achilles tendon on his fourth snap of the season, ending the Jets' playoff hopes.
Despite a lot of drama surrounding the Jets – particularly when it comes to Rodgers – the four-time MVP appears to be in good health entering the season. He almost returned in 2023 and probably would have if the Jets were in playoff contention.
SNY noted that Smith's market “didn't come together as expected,” so general manager Joe Douglas “pounced.”
The reported Smith deal opens up a number of options for the Jets' pick at 10th overall. They desperately need a No. 2 receiver behind Garrett Wilson, but there's a good chance Marvin Harrison, Rome Odunze and Malik Nabers will be. then disappeared.
But Douglas isn't afraid to trade up, having already done so against Vera-Tucker and Breece Hall.
Tyron Smith of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before an NFL playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on January 14, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
The question for New York has been its offense. Once again, the Jets defense was solid. But after Rodgers' injury, Zach Wilson struggled again.
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So it makes sense that the Jets would want to protect their quarterback with a better offensive line.
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