Jets sign Wes Schweitzer to add versatility, depth to offensive line
Commanders guard Wes Schweitzer blocks during an NFL game against the Eagles on Sept. 25, 2022, in Landover, Md. Credit: AP/Daniel Kucin Jr.
As the Jets continue to try to work out a trade for Aaron Rodgers, they added someone who will help protect their quarterback this season.
The Jets signed offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer on Thursday. The 29-year-old has played every position on the line since being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round in 2016.
The 6-4, 300-pound Schweitzer spent the past three seasons with the Washington Commanders. He has appeared in 80 games, starting 60 of them.
He’s played mostly left guard but last season spent most of his time at center. Schweitzer started six of the seven games he played in last season and played 348 snaps at center.
Schweitzer will give the Jets versatility and depth across the offensive line, but they need to address the offensive line more.
On Thursday, they lost backup Dan Feeney, who will sign with the Dolphins.
Connor McGovern, the Jets’ starting center the past three years, is a free agent. It’s possible he will return, but the Jets could look for an upgrade at the position.
Former Titans center Ben Jones is a free agent who has worked with the Jets’ new offensive line coach, Keith Carter, in Tennessee.
The Jets also are bringing back offensive lineman Adam Pankey. He was on the Jets’ practice squad last season but never played in a game.
Pankey also spent time with the Packers’ and Dolphins’ practice teams. He has played in only nine games since 2017.
Kicker Greg Zuerlein signed his one-year contract to return to the Jets.
Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets.
