Jets Interested in Re-Signing Seven-Year NFL Veteran for Key Backup Role?

The New York Jets appear to have a franchise center in place, but a little proven insurance never hurt anyone. After initially breaking into the starting lineup as an injury replacement at right guard, second-round rookie Joe Tippmann moved over to center, the position he was drafted at, when veteran Connor McGovern suffered a season-ending injury. The 2023 No. 43 overall pick spent the last 10 weeks of his rookie campaign as the Jets' starting center and doesn't seem to be going anywhere for the foreseeable future. A high injury rate for offensive linemen, compared to other positions, means a capable backup is practically a roster necessity.