Reports: Jets to Sign C McGovern; Bring Back G Lewis

The Jets first three reported moves in free agency are all offensive line related. Yesterday news came out that they have agree to a deal with Seattle Seahwawks free agent tackle George Fant. Now today the reports are saying that the Jets are set to add Broncos center Connor McGovern and they are bringing back their own free agent guard Alex Lewis.

Connor McGovern

The Jets and C Connor McGovern agreed to a 3-year, $27 million deal, per source #nyj

— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 17, 2020

Connor McGovern is still young (26), a theme to #Jets free agency thus far. He turns 27 next month.

Coming off the best season of his career. Allowed just one sack and three quarterback hits on 609 pass-blocking snaps.

He’s a noticeably better pass blocker than run.

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 17, 2020

McGovern gives Adam Gase a versatile piece along the offensive line. He started 16 games at center for the Broncos last season. He has also started at right guard.

36 career starts.

26 years old. https://t.co/p1KdDLhwSv

— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaSports) March 17, 2020

Alex Lewis

Source: Jets agree to terms on a 3-year, $18.6 million deal to bring back left guard Alex Lewis ($6M guaranteed).

Story: https://t.co/xtDB7NN42d pic.twitter.com/w4iGRYszZ5

— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaSports) March 17, 2020

Lewis started 12 games last season.

He played in 764 offensive plays, which was every offensive play from Games 4-15 https://t.co/BqI7HgqDRX

— Eric Allen (@eallenjets) March 17, 2020

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