Former Denver Broncos offensive lineman Connor McGovern has agreed to terms with the New York Jets, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.
McGovern (6-4, 306 pounds) was selected by the Broncos in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft out of Missouri. After serving as a reserve backup as a rookie, McGovern started in five games as a guard in 2017.
In 2018, McGovern started the season as the team’s right guard before transitioning to center after Matt Paradis went down with an injury. McGovern started all 16 games at center in 2019.
McGovern was not penalized at all last season but he did allow 3.5 sacks, according to STATS LLC. McGovern’s versatility gives him added value but the Broncos seem to believe another player can be plugged in a center without too many hiccups.
It remains to be seen if Denver plans to have a player already on the roster take over snapping duties or if the Broncos will look to outside help, either through free agency or the NFL draft. One candidate to replace McGovern is guard/center Graham Glasgow, who agreed to a four-year deal on Monday.
If Denver considers Glasgow a guard, Patrick Morris is the only center left on the team’s roster after the departure of McGovern.
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