Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) celebrates with guard Laken Tomlinson (78) after scoring a touchdown.
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FLORHAM PARK — There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for the New York Jets regarding their offensive line. Players are making their way back from injuries and key promotions have turned the tide for a group that has been the weakest link to the organization since the start of training camp.
Alijah Vera-Tucker and Laken Tomlinson were back at practice Tuesday and Duane Brown is undergoing tests to hopefully be removed from the PUP list. That means three of the projected starters on the depth chart are expected back with under three weeks to go before the start of the regular season.
A stark difference from the last few weeks of camp.
Arguably the biggest adjustment to the Jets’ offensive line had nothing to do with their interior group or the return of Duane Brown. Mekhi Becton taking first-team reps with the starting offensive line at right tackle is a tremendous change to a group whose tackles were seen as the weakest link.
Becton dominated in last Saturday’s preseason contest against Tampa Bay and now is expected to start against the Giants on Saturday.
“He did a really nice job on Saturday. He looks like his cardio has improved. We’re going to give him a run at RT,” Saleh said of Becton before Tuesday’s practice.
The combination of Brown, Tomlinson, McGovern, AVT, and Becton offers the Jets one of their most complete offensive lines since Alan Faneca, D’Brickashaw Ferguson, and Nick Mangold patrolled the interior. The only thing stopping this group from reaching the heights of that precious group though is something that has already reared its head through August.
Injuries.
Any injury to the projected starting five could be a massive problem for the Jets in the 2023 season. The fact that they haven’t had a full practice yet together also plays a role in the team’s overall development.
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