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Proposed Jets Trade Would Send $40 Million Starter to Dolphins

The New York Jets could hit the eject button this offseason on a disappointing player.

The Bleacher Report NFL Scouting Department proposed a “hypothetical trade” that would feature a rare intradivision deal.

Miami Dolphins receive: offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson

New York Jets receive: a 2024 sixth-round pick

“The Jets might be hurting for offensive linemen, but they also have to know that Laken Tomlinson has not lived up to the massive contract they have signed him to. Tomlinson thrived with the San Francisco 49ers, but he was ranked 52nd among all guards and gave up seven sacks with the Jets this season, per PFF,” the B/R staff explained.

Laken Tomlinson, Jets

“New York could cut $8.1 million in space and get out of a contract that would make him the fifth-highest-paid guard in the league. Tomlinson would get to return to a similar offense to the one he played like a Pro Bowler in.”

Tomlinson Is on the Jets Chopping Block This Offseason

I’ve spoken to multiple team insiders over the past couple of weeks who have confirmed Tomlinson is a potential cap casualty in 2024.

Tomlinson, 31, is entering the last year of his $40 million contract. If the Jets cut bait they could save $8.1 million in cap space. The team would also have to eat a $10.7 million dead cap charge.

Laken Tomlinson, Jets

In his first two years with the team, Tomlinson has been available appearing in 34 out of 34 possible games. That is more than you can say for the rest of the Jets’ offensive linemen.

The best ability is availability and Tomlinson has that in spades. However, his play has regressed since signing a big-money free-agency deal.

In 2021, Tomlinson made the Pro Bowl with the 49ers. He earned terrific grades from Pro Football Focus for that campaign: 75.9 overall, 75.2 pass block, and a 75.0 run block.