New York Jets guard Brian Winters will likely be retained, writes Connor Hughes of The Athletic.
Hughes deduced this from a conference call that Jets general manager Joe Douglas held with the media. Winters started nine games at right guard last season before being placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. He is due a non-guaranteed $7.2 million in 2020, but the Jets reportedly want him to take a pay cut. The team has added offensive tackle George Fant, guard Greg Van Roten, and center Connor McGovern in free agency this offseason and re-signed guard Alex Lewis. Winters turns 29 this summer.
Winters graded 34th overall on Pro Football Focus last season among the 68 guards to play at least 500 offensive snaps.
Source: Connor Hughes, The Athletic