The Jets are staying active, and just moments after we heard they’d be signing Keelan Cole they’re now adding an offensive lineman. New York has agreed to terms with interior lineman Dan Feeney, a source told Adam Caplan of Sirius XM NFL Radio (Twitter link). It’s a one-year deal worth $3.5MM, although the deal could peak at $4.25MM, per Brian Costello of the New York Post (via Twitter).
It’s the first offensive line addition for the Jets this offseason, and a fallback move after they struck out on fellow guard Joe Thuney. Feeney was a third-round pick of the Chargers back in 2017. The Indiana product started nine games as a rookie, and then all 16 in each of the past three years.
That’s a lot of starting experience, although to be sure the Chargers’ offensive line was never a particularly strong unit during those years. There’s a reason the Chargers just opted to sign Matt Feiler to help replace him.
That being said, it’s a presumably cheap signing that can’t hurt the Jets too much. Feeney likely won’t be counted on to be a starter, and will slot in as a versatile reserve who can play both center and guard. They can take as many O-line flyers as they need as they look to set up solid protection for Sam Darnold or whoever their next quarterback of the future is.
All that money and JD keeps playing in the bargain basement. Been a Jets fan since the 60’s. Was hoping things would change with this regime. Seems like same old Jets to me.
If you’re referring to JD not spending money, that’s what Maccagnan did and we all know how great he made the team. (I really hope you know I’m being sarcastic) JD has said he wants to build through the draft and besides they already signed Lawson and Davis. Yes, another big signing would be nice but you have to remember their draft capital.
Wonder if he is the grandson of the great Professor Feeny
Feeney! Fee hee hee hee heeny!
Jets locking up that top pick next year.
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Hey GM, Jets fans would like to see more CB’s and OL’s, Please?