Chuma Edoga‘s time in New York has indeed come to an end. The Jets are set to release the young offensive tackle, reports NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport (on Twitter). 
As Rapoport notes, the Jets explored trading the former third-rounder before being left with no choice but to move on from him via waivers. The Cowboys explored a swap which would have sent him to Dallas, but the deal fell through.
Edoga, 25, started every game he appeared in as a rookie. His playing time dropped considerably in 2020, however. His PFF rating took a step forward nonetheless, but the arrival of Morgan Moses left him relegated to a backup role. After playing just 99 snaps last season, it was widely assumed that Edoga would not be back with the Jets in 2022.
While the Cowboys were unable to secure Edoga before the rest of the league had the opportunity to sign him, they now have the chance to add him via that avenue. Dallas, of course, is in need of a Tyron Smith replacement, and have been reported as actively looking for an addition to at least supplement their inexperienced internal options.
With one year remaining on his rookie contract, Edoga would have headed to free agency with underwhelming prospects had he remained buried on the depth chart in New York. That may remain the same in his next location, but he could find himself with a better opportunity to re-acquire a starting gig elsewhere.
I am willing to bet that the Chuma Edoga deal with Dallas fell through because Jerra Jones found out that Alex Leatherwood was waived….
So why tf didn’t they trade him to the cowboys if they were gonna release him … smh