Fans of the New York Jets will be the first people to tell you that protecting your quarterback is important. They truly understand the value of an effective offensive line after their star quarterback was shelved for the entire 2023 season.
However, maintaining a strong o-line is tough when you have a limited cap to deal with. Due to the many areas the Jets need to address, they have to make some tough choices before free agency gets into full swing.
They pulled the trigger on one of these tough decisions. However, it’s a rather surprising one as it’s a member of the line that badly needs to support their QB.
New York Jets cut veteran lineman Laken Tomlinson to save on cap space
The New York Jets have decided to part ways with veteran offensive guard Laken Tomlinson after spending two seasons with the club. The former Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers lineman was cut in order to save up to $8.1 million in cap space.
Tomlinson’s release may be puzzling for New York Jets fans who don’t look at the stats. He didn’t miss a single game since 2021, making him a reliable option for the team’s offensive line. Unfortunately, The Spun’s Andrew Gould presented data that revealed the team’s rationale behind the cut:
Pro Football Focus gave him a 75.9 overall grade in 2021, but it dipped to 56.8 in 2022 and 55.0 last season.
He allowed seven sacks, 10 quarterback hits, and 51 pressures for a team that ranked 31st in total offense while averaging 15.8 points per game.
It will be interesting to see what the New York Jets will look like come 2024. Not only was Laken Tomlinson released from the team, but Mekhi Bekton and Duane Brown are unrestricted free agents.
If they don’t manage to keep them, they’ll have to do a lot of rebuilding through the draft and free agency to get them sorted out. After all, they need to make sure Aaron Rodgers doesn’t get injured again during the first drive of the 2024 season.
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