As the New York Jets prepared for the 2022 free agency period, it was clear that the guard position was one of their top needs. New York had one starting guard secured in the young Alijah Vera-Tucker, but the other starting guard spot was a massive weakness.
Luckily for New York, the 2022 NFL free agent market was loaded with quality starting guards. Armed with oodles of cap space, the Jets were ready to make a big splash in the guard market.
Some of the quality starters set to become available at the position included Laken Tomlinson (San Francisco 49ers), James Daniels (Chicago Bears), Austin Corbett (Los Angeles Rams), and Andrew Norwell (Jacksonville Jaguars).