After a breakout season with the Broncos in 2019, Connor McGovern was signed by Joe Douglas and the Jets to a three-year, $27 million deal ($18 million guaranteed) with one mission – provide a long-term solution at center, a position where the Jets had cycled through numerous poor performers following the retirement of Nick Mangold.
At 27 years old with only 36 NFL starts under his belt and zero missed games due to injury, McGovern offered a favorable likelihood of fulfilling the entirety of his contract thanks to his prime age, limited mileage, and strong track record of durability.