The New York Jets have so many areas of the roster to improve upon going forward. Fortunately, the offensive line is not one of their biggest needs.

Armand Membou and Olu Fashanu have played great, and should keep their spots at tackle for the Jets. But the interior of the offensive line could use some extra help, especially at right guard.

Joe Tippman wasn’t terrible, but the Jets could use an upgrade there. That’s why, as Zachary Pereles of CBS Sports urges, the Jets should not let former first-round OL Alijah Vera-Tucker leave in free agency this offseason.

Jets urged to re-sign Alijah Vera-Tucker after missing all of 2025

“Still just 26, Vera-Tucker should figure into Aaron Glenn’s plans in 2026 as the Jets continue to dig themselves out of a big hole,” Pereles writes.

Vera-Tucker is a young offensive lineman, and while he didn’t play at all this past season, thanks to a brutal torn triceps right before the season opener, the Jets should not let him walk.

Good offensive linemen like Vera-Tucker don’t come around often, and thanks to his missed 2025 season, Vera-Tucker likely won’t be fielding as many competitive offers this offseason.

The Jets might have an easier time re-signing him this offseason. But the Jets shouldn’t risk Vera-Tucker leaving at all.

Getting a deal done before he hits the open market would be ideal. A one-year contract would be great for the Jets and what Vera-Tucker would most likely be willing to take.

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A prove-it deal for Vera-Tucker for the 2026 season could give the 26-year-old offensive guard a chance to prove he’s a great starter in the NFL.

If he can have such a 2026 season, then he could hit the open market once again and cash in with a big deal. This offseason, however, such a deal isn’t likely to come thanks to missing the entire 2025 season.

Pereles wants the Jets to re-sign Vera-Tucker this offseason, and for good reason. Good offensive linemen are hard to come by, and the 2021 first-rounder has steadily improved over the years.

While the Jets could let him walk and still field a decent offensive line, retaining him for at least one more year makes the most sense for the Jets.

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