The New York Jets lost a top-tier left tackle to retirement, but it didn’t take them long to fill that vacant spot on their offensive line.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday the Denver Broncos have agreed to a trade with the Jets involving a Pro Bowl-caliber tackle and multiple draft picks.
Denver has agreed to trade four-time Pro-Bowl OT Ryan Clady and a 7th-round pick to the Jets for a 5th-round pick, league sources told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 9, 2016
And so on the same day D’Brickashaw Ferguson, announced his retirement, the Jets already have found his replacement in Ryan Clady.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 9, 2016
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported the details of Ryan Clady’s new contract with the Jets.
Ryan Clady's new deal with #Jets: 1-year deal for $6M base value with $3M guaranteed. Clady has 1 option year for $10M escalating to $13M
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 10, 2016
The Jets allowed the second-fewest sacks in the league last season, and they should be able maintain that pace in 2016 with Clady in the fold.
Clady is a four-time Pro Bowler with nine years of pro experience. The 29-year-old was a first-round pick by the Broncos in 2008.
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