The Jets landed Morgan Moses on a one-year deal with a $3.6 million base salary, but the veteran offensive tackle can make a lot more if he meets certain incentives included in his contract.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Moses could make as much as $5.3 million in 2021 if he plays in 80 percent or more of New York’s snaps. The 30-year-old started 96 consecutive games for the Washington Football Team prior to his release in May.
If all goes according to plan, Moses will be New York’s starting right tackle and will push George Fant into a well-suited swing role. However, LT Mekhi Becton is currently nursing a foot injury and there are concerns about his ability to stay healthy moving forward due in part to his weight. If Becton were to go down during the regular season, Fant or Moses could slide over to the left side. Either way, the Jets drastically upgraded their offensive line depth after injuries got in the way of Becton’s standout rookie season.
No matter what, Moses will have the chance to see his fair share of playing time with his new team. Moses could have signed a multi-year deal elsewhere — or with the Jets — but he opted for an incentive-laden, one-year pact with New York.
That speaks volumes when it comes to what Gang Green’s plans for the seasoned pro could be.
