49ers free-agent guard Laken Tomlinson intends to sign with the NY Jets, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The 49ers will be in the market for a left guard in free agency. Laken Tomlinson is set to join the New York Jets per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported the contract is a three-year deal worth up to $41.2 million with $27 million guaranteed.
Tomlinson has been the 49ers’ start LG since they acquired him in a trade before the 2017 season. He missed just one start in five seasons, and earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2021 after putting together his best season as a pro.
San Francisco now has two holes to fill on their offensive line after struggling to find consistency at right guard a season ago. In-house options include 2021 second-round pick Aaron Banks and 2021 fifth-round pick Jaylon Moore.