Smith has agreed to a one-year contract with the Jets on Friday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports. Smith spent his first 13 seasons with the Cowboys and established himself as one of the league's best offensive tackles. Offensive line was a weakness for the Jets in 2023, but Smith's addition will help improve the unit. The veteran tackle is now projected to protect Aaron Rodgers' (Achilles) blind side in the upcoming season.
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Smith has agreed to a one-year contract with the Jets on Friday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports. Smith spent his first 13 seasons with the Cowboys and established himself as one of the league's best offensive tackles. Offensive line was a weakness for the Jets in 2023, but Smith's addition will help improve the unit. The veteran tackle is now projected to protect Aaron Rodgers' (Achilles) blind side in the upcoming season.
Smith, a pending unrestricted free agent, is unlikely to return to the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Smith has spent 13 seasons in Dallas since the team selected him in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and he played at a stellar level during the 2023 season after two injury-plagued years in 2020 and 2022. Concerns of age and injury still linger for the 33-year-old left tackle, but if Smith indeed hits free agency, he shouldn't lack for suitors from teams around the league in need of reliable protection.
Smith opened the week logging consecutive DNPs after missing last Sunday's win over the Rams. However, the veteran has recovered enough to take the field Sunday and is expected to start at left tackle.
Team
New York Jets
Birthdate
12/12/1990 (33)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 311 lbs
Draft Info
2011: Rd 1; Pk (DAL)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Position
T
College
USC
Experience
14th season
Career History
Dallas Cowboys
2011 - 2024
(13 seasons)
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