New York Jets agree to terms with Smith

THE New York Jets agreed to terms on a contract with former Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press (AP).

The move on Friday (Saturday in ManilaI completes an overhaul of New York’s offensive line, the focus of the offseason for the Jets and general manager Joe Douglas.

The person spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the move. NFL Network first reported the deal, and ESPN reported it will be a one-year contract that could be worth up to $20 million, including incentives.

The Jets also re-signed defensive lineman Solomon Thomas earlier Friday, a person familiar with the deal told AP.

The 33-year-old Smith, a twotime All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl selection, solidifies an Oline that struggled with production and consistency last season.

Smith will be tasked with protecting the blind side of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and will team with returning center Joe Tippmann and right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, recently signed left guard John Simpson and right tackle Morgan Moses, who was acquired this week from Baltimore.

Smith started 13 games last season and returned to his dominant form after being limited to just 17 games over the previous three seasons because of injuries.

He played all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Cowboys after being the ninth overall pick in the 2011 draft out of USC. Thomas has played the last two seasons in New York, where he has become an important part of the Jets’ defensive line rotation while also establishing himself as an on-field and locker room leader.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers added their second tight end during free agency with the signing of Hayden Hurst.

Hurst was released by Carolina in a salary-cap move on Wednesday.