FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a brand new backup for Aaron Rodgers and including to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to phrases Monday evening with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN.
In one other late-night transfer, the Jets finalized a cope with former San Francisco 49ers defensive sort out Javon Kinlaw, a 2020 first-round decide.
On Day 1 of free company, the Jets addressed their two largest wants on offense. They have been clear of their need to interchange Zach Wilson because the backup quarterback. Wilson, drafted No. 2 total in 2021, is anticipated to be traded or launched. Additionally they expressed their purpose so as to add three starters to the offensive line, their weakest unit in 2023.
In Taylor, they get a seasoned participant who is aware of the New York market. The massive query is his sturdiness. Taylor began 5 video games for the New York Giants — his sixth NFL crew — in 2023. He threw for 1,341 yards with 5 landing passes and three interceptions.
After making three begins rather than injured starter Daniel Jones, Taylor’s season was as soon as once more interrupted by damage. He suffered 4 fractured ribs in a midseason loss to the New York Jets.
The veteran quarterback, who turns 35 on Aug. 3, was ultimately reinserted into the beginning lineup over Tommy DeVito within the second half of a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor began the ultimate two weeks of the season, throwing for 616 yards and a pair of TDs.
The 2011 sixth-round decide of the Baltimore Ravens has a 28-28-1 file as a starter. He has thrown for 12,135 yards, 65 touchdowns and 29 interceptions whereas finishing 61.7% of his passes for the Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Buffalo Payments, Cleveland Browns and Giants.
He received a Tremendous Bowl title as a member of the Ravens in 2013 and made the Professional Bowl with the Payments in 2015. Taylor has additionally rushed for two,268 yards and 19 touchdowns over his profession.
Taylor will signal a two-year contract, a supply confirmed. Simpson will signal a two-year deal that may be price as a lot as $18 million, a supply stated. The agreements have been first reported by the NFL Community.
Simpson is anticipated to interchange left guard Laken Tomlinson, who was launched Feb. 26. Simpson joins heart Joe Tippmann and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker within the projected beginning lineup. Vera-Tucker can play proper guard or both sort out spot.
In his first full season with the Ravens in 2023, Simpson began each recreation at left guard. Simpson, who turns 27 on Aug. 19, ranked twenty fourth amongst guards in go block win charge (92.5%) and 67th in run block win charge (66.3%). His eight sacks allowed was the second most on the Ravens.
He was among the many most sturdy offensive linemen final yr, taking part in a team-high 1,159 snaps. Simpson was flagged for 10 penalties, together with a team-worst six for holding. The Ravens had a gap at left guard after Ben Powers signed with the Denver Broncos final offseason. Simpson joined the Ravens’ follow squad in December 2022 after which received the coaching camp battle in 2023 over rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and former third-round decide Ben Cleveland.
Simpson was a fourth-round decide within the 2020 draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, and he began 21 video games in three seasons — together with all 17 in 2021. He was waived by the Raiders in December 2022 and was picked up by Baltimore 9 days later.
In Kinlaw, whose one-year settlement was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets get a rotational piece for his or her defensive position. With Solomon Thomas, Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods turning into free brokers, they should signal a number of defensive tackles. Kinlaw, drafted by the 49ers with the 14th total decide in 2020 in hopes that he may substitute star sort out DeForest Buckner, has had a profession crammed with stops and begins due to accidents, particularly in his knees.
Lastly wholesome in 2023, Kinlaw had his finest skilled season as the first backup behind Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead on the inside. He appeared in all 17 regular-season video games and completed with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 12 pressures. He additionally had 4 tackles within the Tremendous Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
By means of his first three seasons, Kinlaw, 26, was restricted to only 24 video games and posted simply 1.5 sacks and an interception. Due to these struggles, the Niners declined the fifth-year possibility on Kinlaw’s rookie contract earlier than the 2023 season.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Jamison Hensley and Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a brand new backup for Aaron Rodgers and including to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to phrases Monday evening with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN.
In one other late-night transfer, the Jets finalized a cope with former San Francisco 49ers defensive sort out Javon Kinlaw, a 2020 first-round decide.
On Day 1 of free company, the Jets addressed their two largest wants on offense. They have been clear of their need to interchange Zach Wilson because the backup quarterback. Wilson, drafted No. 2 total in 2021, is anticipated to be traded or launched. Additionally they expressed their purpose so as to add three starters to the offensive line, their weakest unit in 2023.
In Taylor, they get a seasoned participant who is aware of the New York market. The massive query is his sturdiness. Taylor began 5 video games for the New York Giants — his sixth NFL crew — in 2023. He threw for 1,341 yards with 5 landing passes and three interceptions.
After making three begins rather than injured starter Daniel Jones, Taylor’s season was as soon as once more interrupted by damage. He suffered 4 fractured ribs in a midseason loss to the New York Jets.
The veteran quarterback, who turns 35 on Aug. 3, was ultimately reinserted into the beginning lineup over Tommy DeVito within the second half of a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor began the ultimate two weeks of the season, throwing for 616 yards and a pair of TDs.
The 2011 sixth-round decide of the Baltimore Ravens has a 28-28-1 file as a starter. He has thrown for 12,135 yards, 65 touchdowns and 29 interceptions whereas finishing 61.7% of his passes for the Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Buffalo Payments, Cleveland Browns and Giants.
He received a Tremendous Bowl title as a member of the Ravens in 2013 and made the Professional Bowl with the Payments in 2015. Taylor has additionally rushed for two,268 yards and 19 touchdowns over his profession.
Taylor will signal a two-year contract, a supply confirmed. Simpson will signal a two-year deal that may be price as a lot as $18 million, a supply stated. The agreements have been first reported by the NFL Community.
Simpson is anticipated to interchange left guard Laken Tomlinson, who was launched Feb. 26. Simpson joins heart Joe Tippmann and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker within the projected beginning lineup. Vera-Tucker can play proper guard or both sort out spot.
In his first full season with the Ravens in 2023, Simpson began each recreation at left guard. Simpson, who turns 27 on Aug. 19, ranked twenty fourth amongst guards in go block win charge (92.5%) and 67th in run block win charge (66.3%). His eight sacks allowed was the second most on the Ravens.
He was among the many most sturdy offensive linemen final yr, taking part in a team-high 1,159 snaps. Simpson was flagged for 10 penalties, together with a team-worst six for holding. The Ravens had a gap at left guard after Ben Powers signed with the Denver Broncos final offseason. Simpson joined the Ravens’ follow squad in December 2022 after which received the coaching camp battle in 2023 over rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and former third-round decide Ben Cleveland.
Simpson was a fourth-round decide within the 2020 draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, and he began 21 video games in three seasons — together with all 17 in 2021. He was waived by the Raiders in December 2022 and was picked up by Baltimore 9 days later.
In Kinlaw, whose one-year settlement was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets get a rotational piece for his or her defensive position. With Solomon Thomas, Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods turning into free brokers, they should signal a number of defensive tackles. Kinlaw, drafted by the 49ers with the 14th total decide in 2020 in hopes that he may substitute star sort out DeForest Buckner, has had a profession crammed with stops and begins due to accidents, particularly in his knees.
Lastly wholesome in 2023, Kinlaw had his finest skilled season as the first backup behind Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead on the inside. He appeared in all 17 regular-season video games and completed with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 12 pressures. He additionally had 4 tackles within the Tremendous Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
By means of his first three seasons, Kinlaw, 26, was restricted to only 24 video games and posted simply 1.5 sacks and an interception. Due to these struggles, the Niners declined the fifth-year possibility on Kinlaw’s rookie contract earlier than the 2023 season.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Jamison Hensley and Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a brand new backup for Aaron Rodgers and including to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to phrases Monday evening with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN.
In one other late-night transfer, the Jets finalized a cope with former San Francisco 49ers defensive sort out Javon Kinlaw, a 2020 first-round decide.
On Day 1 of free company, the Jets addressed their two largest wants on offense. They have been clear of their need to interchange Zach Wilson because the backup quarterback. Wilson, drafted No. 2 total in 2021, is anticipated to be traded or launched. Additionally they expressed their purpose so as to add three starters to the offensive line, their weakest unit in 2023.
In Taylor, they get a seasoned participant who is aware of the New York market. The massive query is his sturdiness. Taylor began 5 video games for the New York Giants — his sixth NFL crew — in 2023. He threw for 1,341 yards with 5 landing passes and three interceptions.
After making three begins rather than injured starter Daniel Jones, Taylor’s season was as soon as once more interrupted by damage. He suffered 4 fractured ribs in a midseason loss to the New York Jets.
The veteran quarterback, who turns 35 on Aug. 3, was ultimately reinserted into the beginning lineup over Tommy DeVito within the second half of a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor began the ultimate two weeks of the season, throwing for 616 yards and a pair of TDs.
The 2011 sixth-round decide of the Baltimore Ravens has a 28-28-1 file as a starter. He has thrown for 12,135 yards, 65 touchdowns and 29 interceptions whereas finishing 61.7% of his passes for the Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Buffalo Payments, Cleveland Browns and Giants.
He received a Tremendous Bowl title as a member of the Ravens in 2013 and made the Professional Bowl with the Payments in 2015. Taylor has additionally rushed for two,268 yards and 19 touchdowns over his profession.
Taylor will signal a two-year contract, a supply confirmed. Simpson will signal a two-year deal that may be price as a lot as $18 million, a supply stated. The agreements have been first reported by the NFL Community.
Simpson is anticipated to interchange left guard Laken Tomlinson, who was launched Feb. 26. Simpson joins heart Joe Tippmann and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker within the projected beginning lineup. Vera-Tucker can play proper guard or both sort out spot.
In his first full season with the Ravens in 2023, Simpson began each recreation at left guard. Simpson, who turns 27 on Aug. 19, ranked twenty fourth amongst guards in go block win charge (92.5%) and 67th in run block win charge (66.3%). His eight sacks allowed was the second most on the Ravens.
He was among the many most sturdy offensive linemen final yr, taking part in a team-high 1,159 snaps. Simpson was flagged for 10 penalties, together with a team-worst six for holding. The Ravens had a gap at left guard after Ben Powers signed with the Denver Broncos final offseason. Simpson joined the Ravens’ follow squad in December 2022 after which received the coaching camp battle in 2023 over rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and former third-round decide Ben Cleveland.
Simpson was a fourth-round decide within the 2020 draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, and he began 21 video games in three seasons — together with all 17 in 2021. He was waived by the Raiders in December 2022 and was picked up by Baltimore 9 days later.
In Kinlaw, whose one-year settlement was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets get a rotational piece for his or her defensive position. With Solomon Thomas, Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods turning into free brokers, they should signal a number of defensive tackles. Kinlaw, drafted by the 49ers with the 14th total decide in 2020 in hopes that he may substitute star sort out DeForest Buckner, has had a profession crammed with stops and begins due to accidents, particularly in his knees.
Lastly wholesome in 2023, Kinlaw had his finest skilled season as the first backup behind Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead on the inside. He appeared in all 17 regular-season video games and completed with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 12 pressures. He additionally had 4 tackles within the Tremendous Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
By means of his first three seasons, Kinlaw, 26, was restricted to only 24 video games and posted simply 1.5 sacks and an interception. Due to these struggles, the Niners declined the fifth-year possibility on Kinlaw’s rookie contract earlier than the 2023 season.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Jamison Hensley and Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a brand new backup for Aaron Rodgers and including to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to phrases Monday evening with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN.
In one other late-night transfer, the Jets finalized a cope with former San Francisco 49ers defensive sort out Javon Kinlaw, a 2020 first-round decide.
On Day 1 of free company, the Jets addressed their two largest wants on offense. They have been clear of their need to interchange Zach Wilson because the backup quarterback. Wilson, drafted No. 2 total in 2021, is anticipated to be traded or launched. Additionally they expressed their purpose so as to add three starters to the offensive line, their weakest unit in 2023.
In Taylor, they get a seasoned participant who is aware of the New York market. The massive query is his sturdiness. Taylor began 5 video games for the New York Giants — his sixth NFL crew — in 2023. He threw for 1,341 yards with 5 landing passes and three interceptions.
After making three begins rather than injured starter Daniel Jones, Taylor’s season was as soon as once more interrupted by damage. He suffered 4 fractured ribs in a midseason loss to the New York Jets.
The veteran quarterback, who turns 35 on Aug. 3, was ultimately reinserted into the beginning lineup over Tommy DeVito within the second half of a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor began the ultimate two weeks of the season, throwing for 616 yards and a pair of TDs.
The 2011 sixth-round decide of the Baltimore Ravens has a 28-28-1 file as a starter. He has thrown for 12,135 yards, 65 touchdowns and 29 interceptions whereas finishing 61.7% of his passes for the Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Buffalo Payments, Cleveland Browns and Giants.
He received a Tremendous Bowl title as a member of the Ravens in 2013 and made the Professional Bowl with the Payments in 2015. Taylor has additionally rushed for two,268 yards and 19 touchdowns over his profession.
Taylor will signal a two-year contract, a supply confirmed. Simpson will signal a two-year deal that may be price as a lot as $18 million, a supply stated. The agreements have been first reported by the NFL Community.
Simpson is anticipated to interchange left guard Laken Tomlinson, who was launched Feb. 26. Simpson joins heart Joe Tippmann and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker within the projected beginning lineup. Vera-Tucker can play proper guard or both sort out spot.
In his first full season with the Ravens in 2023, Simpson began each recreation at left guard. Simpson, who turns 27 on Aug. 19, ranked twenty fourth amongst guards in go block win charge (92.5%) and 67th in run block win charge (66.3%). His eight sacks allowed was the second most on the Ravens.
He was among the many most sturdy offensive linemen final yr, taking part in a team-high 1,159 snaps. Simpson was flagged for 10 penalties, together with a team-worst six for holding. The Ravens had a gap at left guard after Ben Powers signed with the Denver Broncos final offseason. Simpson joined the Ravens’ follow squad in December 2022 after which received the coaching camp battle in 2023 over rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and former third-round decide Ben Cleveland.
Simpson was a fourth-round decide within the 2020 draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, and he began 21 video games in three seasons — together with all 17 in 2021. He was waived by the Raiders in December 2022 and was picked up by Baltimore 9 days later.
In Kinlaw, whose one-year settlement was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets get a rotational piece for his or her defensive position. With Solomon Thomas, Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods turning into free brokers, they should signal a number of defensive tackles. Kinlaw, drafted by the 49ers with the 14th total decide in 2020 in hopes that he may substitute star sort out DeForest Buckner, has had a profession crammed with stops and begins due to accidents, particularly in his knees.
Lastly wholesome in 2023, Kinlaw had his finest skilled season as the first backup behind Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead on the inside. He appeared in all 17 regular-season video games and completed with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 12 pressures. He additionally had 4 tackles within the Tremendous Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
By means of his first three seasons, Kinlaw, 26, was restricted to only 24 video games and posted simply 1.5 sacks and an interception. Due to these struggles, the Niners declined the fifth-year possibility on Kinlaw’s rookie contract earlier than the 2023 season.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Jamison Hensley and Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a brand new backup for Aaron Rodgers and including to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to phrases Monday evening with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN.
In one other late-night transfer, the Jets finalized a cope with former San Francisco 49ers defensive sort out Javon Kinlaw, a 2020 first-round decide.
On Day 1 of free company, the Jets addressed their two largest wants on offense. They have been clear of their need to interchange Zach Wilson because the backup quarterback. Wilson, drafted No. 2 total in 2021, is anticipated to be traded or launched. Additionally they expressed their purpose so as to add three starters to the offensive line, their weakest unit in 2023.
In Taylor, they get a seasoned participant who is aware of the New York market. The massive query is his sturdiness. Taylor began 5 video games for the New York Giants — his sixth NFL crew — in 2023. He threw for 1,341 yards with 5 landing passes and three interceptions.
After making three begins rather than injured starter Daniel Jones, Taylor’s season was as soon as once more interrupted by damage. He suffered 4 fractured ribs in a midseason loss to the New York Jets.
The veteran quarterback, who turns 35 on Aug. 3, was ultimately reinserted into the beginning lineup over Tommy DeVito within the second half of a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor began the ultimate two weeks of the season, throwing for 616 yards and a pair of TDs.
The 2011 sixth-round decide of the Baltimore Ravens has a 28-28-1 file as a starter. He has thrown for 12,135 yards, 65 touchdowns and 29 interceptions whereas finishing 61.7% of his passes for the Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Buffalo Payments, Cleveland Browns and Giants.
He received a Tremendous Bowl title as a member of the Ravens in 2013 and made the Professional Bowl with the Payments in 2015. Taylor has additionally rushed for two,268 yards and 19 touchdowns over his profession.
Taylor will signal a two-year contract, a supply confirmed. Simpson will signal a two-year deal that may be price as a lot as $18 million, a supply stated. The agreements have been first reported by the NFL Community.
Simpson is anticipated to interchange left guard Laken Tomlinson, who was launched Feb. 26. Simpson joins heart Joe Tippmann and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker within the projected beginning lineup. Vera-Tucker can play proper guard or both sort out spot.
In his first full season with the Ravens in 2023, Simpson began each recreation at left guard. Simpson, who turns 27 on Aug. 19, ranked twenty fourth amongst guards in go block win charge (92.5%) and 67th in run block win charge (66.3%). His eight sacks allowed was the second most on the Ravens.
He was among the many most sturdy offensive linemen final yr, taking part in a team-high 1,159 snaps. Simpson was flagged for 10 penalties, together with a team-worst six for holding. The Ravens had a gap at left guard after Ben Powers signed with the Denver Broncos final offseason. Simpson joined the Ravens’ follow squad in December 2022 after which received the coaching camp battle in 2023 over rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and former third-round decide Ben Cleveland.
Simpson was a fourth-round decide within the 2020 draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, and he began 21 video games in three seasons — together with all 17 in 2021. He was waived by the Raiders in December 2022 and was picked up by Baltimore 9 days later.
In Kinlaw, whose one-year settlement was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets get a rotational piece for his or her defensive position. With Solomon Thomas, Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods turning into free brokers, they should signal a number of defensive tackles. Kinlaw, drafted by the 49ers with the 14th total decide in 2020 in hopes that he may substitute star sort out DeForest Buckner, has had a profession crammed with stops and begins due to accidents, particularly in his knees.
Lastly wholesome in 2023, Kinlaw had his finest skilled season as the first backup behind Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead on the inside. He appeared in all 17 regular-season video games and completed with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 12 pressures. He additionally had 4 tackles within the Tremendous Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
By means of his first three seasons, Kinlaw, 26, was restricted to only 24 video games and posted simply 1.5 sacks and an interception. Due to these struggles, the Niners declined the fifth-year possibility on Kinlaw’s rookie contract earlier than the 2023 season.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Jamison Hensley and Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a brand new backup for Aaron Rodgers and including to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to phrases Monday evening with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN.
In one other late-night transfer, the Jets finalized a cope with former San Francisco 49ers defensive sort out Javon Kinlaw, a 2020 first-round decide.
On Day 1 of free company, the Jets addressed their two largest wants on offense. They have been clear of their need to interchange Zach Wilson because the backup quarterback. Wilson, drafted No. 2 total in 2021, is anticipated to be traded or launched. Additionally they expressed their purpose so as to add three starters to the offensive line, their weakest unit in 2023.
In Taylor, they get a seasoned participant who is aware of the New York market. The massive query is his sturdiness. Taylor began 5 video games for the New York Giants — his sixth NFL crew — in 2023. He threw for 1,341 yards with 5 landing passes and three interceptions.
After making three begins rather than injured starter Daniel Jones, Taylor’s season was as soon as once more interrupted by damage. He suffered 4 fractured ribs in a midseason loss to the New York Jets.
The veteran quarterback, who turns 35 on Aug. 3, was ultimately reinserted into the beginning lineup over Tommy DeVito within the second half of a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor began the ultimate two weeks of the season, throwing for 616 yards and a pair of TDs.
The 2011 sixth-round decide of the Baltimore Ravens has a 28-28-1 file as a starter. He has thrown for 12,135 yards, 65 touchdowns and 29 interceptions whereas finishing 61.7% of his passes for the Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Buffalo Payments, Cleveland Browns and Giants.
He received a Tremendous Bowl title as a member of the Ravens in 2013 and made the Professional Bowl with the Payments in 2015. Taylor has additionally rushed for two,268 yards and 19 touchdowns over his profession.
Taylor will signal a two-year contract, a supply confirmed. Simpson will signal a two-year deal that may be price as a lot as $18 million, a supply stated. The agreements have been first reported by the NFL Community.
Simpson is anticipated to interchange left guard Laken Tomlinson, who was launched Feb. 26. Simpson joins heart Joe Tippmann and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker within the projected beginning lineup. Vera-Tucker can play proper guard or both sort out spot.
In his first full season with the Ravens in 2023, Simpson began each recreation at left guard. Simpson, who turns 27 on Aug. 19, ranked twenty fourth amongst guards in go block win charge (92.5%) and 67th in run block win charge (66.3%). His eight sacks allowed was the second most on the Ravens.
He was among the many most sturdy offensive linemen final yr, taking part in a team-high 1,159 snaps. Simpson was flagged for 10 penalties, together with a team-worst six for holding. The Ravens had a gap at left guard after Ben Powers signed with the Denver Broncos final offseason. Simpson joined the Ravens’ follow squad in December 2022 after which received the coaching camp battle in 2023 over rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and former third-round decide Ben Cleveland.
Simpson was a fourth-round decide within the 2020 draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, and he began 21 video games in three seasons — together with all 17 in 2021. He was waived by the Raiders in December 2022 and was picked up by Baltimore 9 days later.
In Kinlaw, whose one-year settlement was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets get a rotational piece for his or her defensive position. With Solomon Thomas, Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods turning into free brokers, they should signal a number of defensive tackles. Kinlaw, drafted by the 49ers with the 14th total decide in 2020 in hopes that he may substitute star sort out DeForest Buckner, has had a profession crammed with stops and begins due to accidents, particularly in his knees.
Lastly wholesome in 2023, Kinlaw had his finest skilled season as the first backup behind Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead on the inside. He appeared in all 17 regular-season video games and completed with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 12 pressures. He additionally had 4 tackles within the Tremendous Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
By means of his first three seasons, Kinlaw, 26, was restricted to only 24 video games and posted simply 1.5 sacks and an interception. Due to these struggles, the Niners declined the fifth-year possibility on Kinlaw’s rookie contract earlier than the 2023 season.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Jamison Hensley and Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a brand new backup for Aaron Rodgers and including to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to phrases Monday evening with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN.
In one other late-night transfer, the Jets finalized a cope with former San Francisco 49ers defensive sort out Javon Kinlaw, a 2020 first-round decide.
On Day 1 of free company, the Jets addressed their two largest wants on offense. They have been clear of their need to interchange Zach Wilson because the backup quarterback. Wilson, drafted No. 2 total in 2021, is anticipated to be traded or launched. Additionally they expressed their purpose so as to add three starters to the offensive line, their weakest unit in 2023.
In Taylor, they get a seasoned participant who is aware of the New York market. The massive query is his sturdiness. Taylor began 5 video games for the New York Giants — his sixth NFL crew — in 2023. He threw for 1,341 yards with 5 landing passes and three interceptions.
After making three begins rather than injured starter Daniel Jones, Taylor’s season was as soon as once more interrupted by damage. He suffered 4 fractured ribs in a midseason loss to the New York Jets.
The veteran quarterback, who turns 35 on Aug. 3, was ultimately reinserted into the beginning lineup over Tommy DeVito within the second half of a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor began the ultimate two weeks of the season, throwing for 616 yards and a pair of TDs.
The 2011 sixth-round decide of the Baltimore Ravens has a 28-28-1 file as a starter. He has thrown for 12,135 yards, 65 touchdowns and 29 interceptions whereas finishing 61.7% of his passes for the Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Buffalo Payments, Cleveland Browns and Giants.
He received a Tremendous Bowl title as a member of the Ravens in 2013 and made the Professional Bowl with the Payments in 2015. Taylor has additionally rushed for two,268 yards and 19 touchdowns over his profession.
Taylor will signal a two-year contract, a supply confirmed. Simpson will signal a two-year deal that may be price as a lot as $18 million, a supply stated. The agreements have been first reported by the NFL Community.
Simpson is anticipated to interchange left guard Laken Tomlinson, who was launched Feb. 26. Simpson joins heart Joe Tippmann and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker within the projected beginning lineup. Vera-Tucker can play proper guard or both sort out spot.
In his first full season with the Ravens in 2023, Simpson began each recreation at left guard. Simpson, who turns 27 on Aug. 19, ranked twenty fourth amongst guards in go block win charge (92.5%) and 67th in run block win charge (66.3%). His eight sacks allowed was the second most on the Ravens.
He was among the many most sturdy offensive linemen final yr, taking part in a team-high 1,159 snaps. Simpson was flagged for 10 penalties, together with a team-worst six for holding. The Ravens had a gap at left guard after Ben Powers signed with the Denver Broncos final offseason. Simpson joined the Ravens’ follow squad in December 2022 after which received the coaching camp battle in 2023 over rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and former third-round decide Ben Cleveland.
Simpson was a fourth-round decide within the 2020 draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, and he began 21 video games in three seasons — together with all 17 in 2021. He was waived by the Raiders in December 2022 and was picked up by Baltimore 9 days later.
In Kinlaw, whose one-year settlement was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets get a rotational piece for his or her defensive position. With Solomon Thomas, Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods turning into free brokers, they should signal a number of defensive tackles. Kinlaw, drafted by the 49ers with the 14th total decide in 2020 in hopes that he may substitute star sort out DeForest Buckner, has had a profession crammed with stops and begins due to accidents, particularly in his knees.
Lastly wholesome in 2023, Kinlaw had his finest skilled season as the first backup behind Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead on the inside. He appeared in all 17 regular-season video games and completed with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 12 pressures. He additionally had 4 tackles within the Tremendous Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
By means of his first three seasons, Kinlaw, 26, was restricted to only 24 video games and posted simply 1.5 sacks and an interception. Due to these struggles, the Niners declined the fifth-year possibility on Kinlaw’s rookie contract earlier than the 2023 season.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Jamison Hensley and Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a brand new backup for Aaron Rodgers and including to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to phrases Monday evening with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN.
In one other late-night transfer, the Jets finalized a cope with former San Francisco 49ers defensive sort out Javon Kinlaw, a 2020 first-round decide.
On Day 1 of free company, the Jets addressed their two largest wants on offense. They have been clear of their need to interchange Zach Wilson because the backup quarterback. Wilson, drafted No. 2 total in 2021, is anticipated to be traded or launched. Additionally they expressed their purpose so as to add three starters to the offensive line, their weakest unit in 2023.
In Taylor, they get a seasoned participant who is aware of the New York market. The massive query is his sturdiness. Taylor began 5 video games for the New York Giants — his sixth NFL crew — in 2023. He threw for 1,341 yards with 5 landing passes and three interceptions.
After making three begins rather than injured starter Daniel Jones, Taylor’s season was as soon as once more interrupted by damage. He suffered 4 fractured ribs in a midseason loss to the New York Jets.
The veteran quarterback, who turns 35 on Aug. 3, was ultimately reinserted into the beginning lineup over Tommy DeVito within the second half of a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor began the ultimate two weeks of the season, throwing for 616 yards and a pair of TDs.
The 2011 sixth-round decide of the Baltimore Ravens has a 28-28-1 file as a starter. He has thrown for 12,135 yards, 65 touchdowns and 29 interceptions whereas finishing 61.7% of his passes for the Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Buffalo Payments, Cleveland Browns and Giants.
He received a Tremendous Bowl title as a member of the Ravens in 2013 and made the Professional Bowl with the Payments in 2015. Taylor has additionally rushed for two,268 yards and 19 touchdowns over his profession.
Taylor will signal a two-year contract, a supply confirmed. Simpson will signal a two-year deal that may be price as a lot as $18 million, a supply stated. The agreements have been first reported by the NFL Community.
Simpson is anticipated to interchange left guard Laken Tomlinson, who was launched Feb. 26. Simpson joins heart Joe Tippmann and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker within the projected beginning lineup. Vera-Tucker can play proper guard or both sort out spot.
In his first full season with the Ravens in 2023, Simpson began each recreation at left guard. Simpson, who turns 27 on Aug. 19, ranked twenty fourth amongst guards in go block win charge (92.5%) and 67th in run block win charge (66.3%). His eight sacks allowed was the second most on the Ravens.
He was among the many most sturdy offensive linemen final yr, taking part in a team-high 1,159 snaps. Simpson was flagged for 10 penalties, together with a team-worst six for holding. The Ravens had a gap at left guard after Ben Powers signed with the Denver Broncos final offseason. Simpson joined the Ravens’ follow squad in December 2022 after which received the coaching camp battle in 2023 over rookie Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu and former third-round decide Ben Cleveland.
Simpson was a fourth-round decide within the 2020 draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, and he began 21 video games in three seasons — together with all 17 in 2021. He was waived by the Raiders in December 2022 and was picked up by Baltimore 9 days later.
In Kinlaw, whose one-year settlement was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets get a rotational piece for his or her defensive position. With Solomon Thomas, Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods turning into free brokers, they should signal a number of defensive tackles. Kinlaw, drafted by the 49ers with the 14th total decide in 2020 in hopes that he may substitute star sort out DeForest Buckner, has had a profession crammed with stops and begins due to accidents, particularly in his knees.
Lastly wholesome in 2023, Kinlaw had his finest skilled season as the first backup behind Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead on the inside. He appeared in all 17 regular-season video games and completed with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 12 pressures. He additionally had 4 tackles within the Tremendous Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
By means of his first three seasons, Kinlaw, 26, was restricted to only 24 video games and posted simply 1.5 sacks and an interception. Due to these struggles, the Niners declined the fifth-year possibility on Kinlaw’s rookie contract earlier than the 2023 season.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, Jamison Hensley and Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.