Here at Jets X-Factor, we have repeatedly expressed our concerns regarding the New York Jets’ interior offensive line depth, and training camp has only reaffirmed our belief.

According to those on the scene in Florham Park, Xavier Newman, in particular, has struggled mightily when called in to be the Jets’ backup center, sailing multiple snaps over the quarterbacks’ heads.

Here are three players the Jets could potentially target to add more established interior depth.

Jarrett Patterson, Houston Texans

Jarrett Patterson, 26, has been a steady depth option for the Houston Texans since being drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft out of Notre Dame.

His roster spot is now in jeopardy due to Houston’s veteran additions on the interior this offseason to solidify their depth in that spot, including Wyatt Teller and Evan Brown.

The Texans have also added to their IOL through the draft, selecting Georgia Tech’s Keylan Rutledge in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft while also selecting Febechi Nwaiwu in the fourth round.

But as the good old saying reads, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

During the 2025 season, Patterson played 334 total snaps, including 267 at left guard and 67 at center. In 2024, he played 537 snaps at center and 10 at left guard. Throughout his rookie campaign in 2023, all 464 of his snaps came at center.

He is a true center but also has the flexibility to slide out to guard if needed, which is a clear bonus in a depth piece.

Patterson, who stands at 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds, earned a 57.4 overall grade from Pro Football Focus last season, which ranked 50th among 81 qualified guards.

He was more effective in 2024, where his 61.0 overall grade at PFF finished 32nd among 43 qualified guards. His pass protection, in particular, stood out, earning a 69.9 pass-blocking grade from PFF, which ranked ninth.

Over the past two seasons, he has committed just two total penalties and allowed just three sacks, all of which came during the 2024 season.

Not only does Patterson have starting experience, but his numbers also suggest that he is reliable when called into action.

If Patterson shakes loose on cutdown day, the Jets should undoubtedly put in a waiver claim for the 26-year-old.

Jon Gaines II, Arizona Cardinals

Similar to Patterson, Jon Gaines II has emerged as a cut candidate for the Arizona Cardinals due to their upgrades on the interior this offseason, headlined by second-round rookie Chase Bisontis and free agent addition Isaac Seumalo.

He doesn’t have as much starting experience as Patterson, playing just 361 snaps since entering the league in 2023, with 339 of those coming in 2025.

Gaines was serviceable when called upon this past season. The 26-year-old posted an overall grade of 60.3 per PFF, which ranked 43rd among 81 qualifiers. He excelled most as a run-blocker, with his 66.6 run-blocking grade from PFF ranked 31st.

The majority of his snaps last year came at left guard (268), while he played 14 at center and 45 at right guard. During the 2024 season, he played 12 snaps at center and another four lined up as a tight end.

Patterson is certainly a more enticing option. However, Gaines is another name to monitor and a player who would be an upgrade over Newman and company for the Jets.

Jordan Meredith, Las Vegas Raiders

Jordan Meredith, 28, is the most experienced option on this list, and he also has a connection to Jets quarterback Geno Smith, serving as his center with the Las Vegas Raiders last season.

In 2024, Meredith was one of the most dominant interior offensive linemen in the league, grading out exceptionally well across 14 appearances (eight starts). Playing both guard spots, he finished sixth among 66 qualified guards (min. 500 snaps) in PFF’s overall grade (80.8), 10th in run blocking grade (78.4), and 11th in pass blocking grade (75.7).

However, he faced a massive regression in 2025 after moving to the center position.

In just 11 starts, he allowed four sacks and 20 total pressures, while committing four penalties. In PFF’s grading system, he finished 32nd overall among 40 qualifiers at the position. His pass-blocking particularly declined drastically, finishing 38th in that category (48.5).

There now appears to be a legitimate possibility that the Raiders move on from Meredith this summer.

Throughout training camp, Will Putnam has reportedly been taking second-team center reps away from Meredith, and he looks poised to serve as Tyler Linderbaum’s backup in 2026.

If that comes to fruition and Meredith is either on the trade block or flat-out cut, he is an option the Jets should certainly explore. He has experience at all three interior spots and flashed tantalizing upside as a guard during the 2024 season.