Wilson absent as contract remains unsigned

The Jets may be opening their first practice of training camp without their prized offseason addition.

As of Tuesday afternoon, rookie quarterback Zach Wilson remained unsigned as the two sides fight over language in his contract. Wilson is one of two draft picks who have not signed their contracts — along with 49ers quarterback Trey Lance, who was taken one spot after Wilson this year with the No. 3-overall pick.

The holdup is believed to be over offset language in the contract. Offsets allow teams to recoup money if a player is cut before his contract is over and he signs with another team. Most teams require offsets, but it has become a sticking point in rookie deals over the past decade. Wilson’s four-year contract will be worth about $35.1 million, with a $22.9 million signing bonus once he signs it. Under the current collective bargaining agreement, the money is slotted, leaving very little to negotiate.

Wilson was the only Jets player who did not report Tuesday. A recent social media post suggested he was in California.

OT Mekhi Becton said the foot injury that kept him sidelined this spring is healed and he is ready to practice. As for his weight, Becton declined to reveal what it is, but said he hit his goal weight, and he and the

staff are happy with where he is.

Saleh declined to say how many Jets players and coaches have received the COVID-19 vaccine, but said the team was above the league average.

Saleh spoke about adding RT Morgan Moses last month. Saleh said Moses will compete with George Fant for the starting right tackle spot. Fant was placed on the COVID-19 list Tuesday.

The Jets signed DE Jeremiah Valoaga .…S Marcus Maye ,DT Folorunso Fatukasi and DT Jonathan Marshall passed physicals Tuesday and can practice.