Wes Schweitzer Joins Gang Green as Free Agent Lineman Departs Washington

Wes Schweitzer is the newest member of the Jets offensive line after coming to terms with the club on the third day of free agency.  Schweitzer is the first free agent imported along the offensive line by Joe Douglas this offseason.

Just became official for @WSchweitzer71 ✍️ pic.twitter.com/mYmpJPVD0e

— New York Jets (@nyjets) March 17, 2023

A six-year veteran who has spent three seasons with both the Falcons and Commanders, Schweitzer gives the Jets an established and versatile veteran on the inside.  Through his six seasons, Schweitzer has played a couple of snaps at offensive tackle in a pinch, but otherwise has played center and both guard spots.

Durability will be something to keep an eye on as the former San Jose product missed significant time last season due to concussion protocol and missed the final six games of the 2021 season with an ankle injury.  Prior to that, the lineman appeared in at least 15 games through his first four seasons before missing a handful of contests in 2021.

Expect Schweitzer to step in to Dan Feeney’s old spot as the team’s primary backup center after Feeney came to terms with the Miami Dolphins.

Glenn Naughton

Glenn was Born in the Bronx, New York and has followed the Jets religiously despite being stationed in several different countries and time zones around the world. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed green with the rest of us through the highs and lows.

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