For most of the 2025 offseason, the New York Jets left fans in the dark regarding their starting center decision. Joe Tippmann, the perceived starter and young star along the offensive line, was pushed into a competition with free agent pickup Josh Myers.

After the preseason, it seemed like Tippmann had clearly won the competition, but head coach Aaron Glenn still refused to name a winner.

It was not until the season-ending injury to Alijah Vera-Tucker that New York made a call. Tippmann was forced to move to right guard, while Myers received the starting center job after all.

Despite some trepidation from the fanbase, the Jets got nothing but good things from Myers in his debut with the organization.

Josh Myers talks Jets debut

Myers started over 50 games during the first four years of his career with the Green Bay Packers. After a bad year in 2024, Myers signed a measly one-year deal worth just $3 million with the Jets on the open market in March.

Thrust into the starting lineup, many fans and analysts believed Myers would be the weak link in a young, but star-studded group.

At least for one week, that didn’t end up happening. Myers, like the rest of the Jets’ offensive line, succeeded against a Steelers defensive line that was one of the best in the league over the last few years. Myers put up a respectable Pro Football Focus grade of 64.5, ranking 15th-best among centers in Week 1.

The Ohio State product helped the Jets rush for over 180 yards while allowing just one sack.

Making the performance even more special was blocking for his old college quarterback turned Jets franchise signal-caller, Justin Fields.

“It was super cool,” Myers said. “It was amazing watching that touchdown he threw to Garrett [Wilson]. It was like being in 2019 all over again. It was just amazing to be back with those guys.”

Aided by his offensive line, Fields was excellent in his debut with the Jets. He scored three total touchdowns, didn’t turn the ball over, and was one of the best quarterbacks in the league during Week 1.

Fields’ performance didn’t surprise many players on the Jets, especially those he played with in college at Ohio State.

“He (Fields) can make so much happen on the ground and with his arm,” Myers said. “It’s a massive help for the offensive line, that’s for sure.”

Myers was perceived to be the weak link of New York’s offensive line following the injury to Vera-Tucker. But if Myers can sustain his performance on Sunday, the unit could remain formidable without its star guard.

And it might only get better as the re-shuffled group continues to practice together.